A Brush Overview – Sigma Makeup Brushes

Hey Guys! I have been wanting to do this review for quite some time but I wanted to give the brush a fair run before I even attempted to review because I knew I would be comparing these to my MAC brushes hard … and to be honest, I was already doubting them to begin with ..that is, until I actually received the package in the mail… Sigma sent me these brushes almost three months ago – they have been well used since then and I am happy to write that I have found a great alternative to my expensive MAC brushes – I am also doing a full post on these alone because yes, I was that impressed :P

I love the brush roll that holds these – it is pretty much what I had been looking for before I found my cheap $5 cloth version from Winners .. this one is just so much sturdier (leather-like manmade material), classier looking and easy to clean … it makes it easy to pack and travel with your brushes (although you might want to take something a little more compact for travel purposes – but you get what I mean!)

These brushes vs. my MAC brushes:

- These are super soft and have slightly longer handles which I like

- They are numbered to correspond with MAC brushes which makes it easy to compare but to be honest, I think they each function in their own way and both brands have their own strengths … for example, the MAC 219 vs the Sigma 219 (picture #2) – the MAC version is smaller domed and a lot denser so its more precise .. I don't really like it for my crease ..I use it more to add a pop of colour under my lower lash line .. however, the similar Sigma version is fluffier (although still dense) and I love it to add colour to my crease … it makes adding colour to the outer V of my eye and crease area very precise but still easy to blend (which I cant really do as well with my MAC brush) … I actually reach for my Sigma a lot more just because I find it to be more versatile (and less scratchy feeling on my eye)

-I like the powder brush to add translucent setting powder after applying foundation (although I don't find this brush to be as soft as all the rest or even as soft as my Giorgio Armani or MAC – so its probably my least favourite)… I LOVE the fluffy 239 Sigma brush which is supposed to be a dupe for my MAC version but I find that this one is definitely fluffier and better for applying all over the lid colour in one wash… I use it a lot in the mornings for work when I apply satin taupe by MAC all over my lid – its simple and easy to do with your eyes half open (I get up way too early ..haha) .. the 222 black domed blending brush is perfect to blend crease colours to brow bone and is also very soft – I am so glad I did not waste my money on the MAC version (which I don't have) because this one functions just perfect! .. I have been using the liner brush almost every day as well to apply my black winged gel liner (which is pretty much a part of my staple every day look)… its thin enough at the tip to get the perfect wing and thick enough at the base to create a thicker line by pressing a little more on my upper lid (I hate really thin liner on my eyelids).. picture # 3 includes my favourite brushes of the bunch

Lastly, I wont go through the others unless you guys have very specific questions (just leave them in the comments) because then this post will drag on forever :p… BUT I will end by saying that for the price you pay, you are definitely getting your moneys worth .. when I compare these to the amount of money I have spent on my MAC brushes – I kind of cringe because to be honest, I could have survived with just these :s… the whole kit and brush roll for under $100 is less than I paid for three brushes! Its perfect for someone just getting into makeup or looking to start a kit … The only complaint I really had was the plastic smell when I first removed the plastic covers from each brush ..it was intense … I had to wash the brushes twice with baby shampoo before the smell went away and that seemed to do the trick

You can find the brush rolls here if you are interested in checking them out (this is the one that I have) .. they also have a lot of great kits under $50 if you are not really interested in a brush roll/all the brushes

Let me know if you guys have any questions etc… in the comments OR if you have experience with this brand,what your thoughts are!!