Hello world!
So, recently, I have been rekindling my love for all things beauty and I stumbled upon Jaclyn Hill's YouTube page. If you haven't heard about her, you need to check her out. Anyways, I was looking for a good brush set to really jumpstart my potential makeup freelance kit and she recommended the Sigma Beauty Premium Brush set, saying it had all the basics. She hasn't steered me wrong with most of her other suggestions, so I thought I would splurge and buy a set.
Summary:
- Great starter brush kit for beginner makeup artists
- 15 high quality brushes for eyes, lips, face
- Price: $164.00
here on Sigma Beauty website (A splurge, but I promise it's worth it!)
**** EDIT- at the time I bought this set, that was the price, but the set now sells for $217.00! Steep, but still worth it!
(The packaging for the brush set, and my puppy, Oliver)
(The brush case- very good material)
The set comes with 15 high quality brushes that are for the face, lips, and eyes. The description from www.sigmabeauty.com is the following for the brushes:
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The Sigma Beauty Premium Kit contains
fifteen signature quality brushes for the face, eyes and lips. These
brushes are unique, versatile and the perfect addition to complete your
brush collection.
Brushes Included:
E10 - Small Eye Liner: Precise application of liner. Use with gel or liquid liners.
E15 - Flat Definer: Sharp
and precise application. Press product along upper and lower lash lines
to create an easy, thin liner. Works with gel, liquid or powder
products.
E20 - Short Shader: Concentrated
color application. Apply color onto small areas of the eye such as the
outer eyelid. Also use to smudge the lower lash line.
E25 - Blending: Controlled blending. Blend colors together onto the lid with added control. Buff out harsh lines for a well blended effect.
E35 - Tapered Blending: Controlled
application of crease color. Using just the tip of the brush to pick up
color, apply directly onto the crease and sweep through. Effect is
blended, but defined.
E45 - Small Tapered Blending: Precise
color application onto the crease. Picking up color with just the tip
of the brush, apply intense colors to the crease to add depth and
dimension to the eye.
E50 - Large Fluff: Controlled highlighting. Apply highlighting shades onto the brow bone or upper cheekbone. Gives a soft and blended finish.
F10 - Powder/Blush: Precise placement of blush. Use for powder application.
F15 - Duo Fibre Powder/Blush: Soft
blush application. Generates a diffused blush application. Works
especially well with mineral product for a natural and delicate effect.
F20 - Large Powder: Controlled bronzer application. Bronzing of the cheekbones and temple area. Using the flat side gives definition and control.
F25 - Tapered Face: Exact
product placement onto cheeks. Apply powder, blush or contour shades
onto the cheeks and temples. Tapered shape gives exact placement of
product.
F35 - Tapered Highlighter: Subtle highlighting. Apply highlighting shades onto the upper contours of the face. Diffused finish gives skin a natural glow.
F65 - Large Concealer: Conceal larger areas of the face or body. Works well with liquid or cream products.
F75 - Concealer: Precise product placement. Use around the lip area to conceal when wearing bold lip colors.
L05 - Lip: Precise application of color onto the lips. Use the firm edge to define and contour the lips.
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Here are the pictures from the kit:
They come with these fantastic plastic coverings for each brush, which I love, because it helps reshape the brush and keep it's integrity. I wish I could say that I had one favorite, but I'm finding that I love them all! Each of the brushes says what it could be used for on the handle, so that's also a great "cheat sheet," in ways, for beginners. I believe the brushes are synthetic, because they do not shed, and are great for application of makeup since they won't soak up your product, like natural brushes will. The case is super durable and sturdy, so it will hold your brushes in place and keep them safe from dust and other...yucky things. If I had to pick one favorite brush, I would pick the F20- Large Powder. This brush helps put on bronzer so you look naturally bronze, not just in one place.
The only brush that I wish was part of this set is the Flat Kabuki Brush, which I use to apply liquid foundation:
Summary: (Flat Kabuki Brush- F80)
- Flawless blending for liquid foundation
- Synthetic brush, won't absorb your product
- Price: $18 on Sigma Beauty website (this is a steal!)
This brush is unbelievable! Another suggestion by Jaclyn Hill that I am obsessed with. I use this brush to apply my MAC Face and Body Liquid Foundation and it's just amazing. There are no lines when I use this brush- it is absolutely seamless with foundation application. The bristles are nice and dense, so it will hold your product and apply it directly to your face, without sucking in your foundation. If you use liquid foundation often, you NEED this brush! I would bet my bottom dollar you'd love it! If you end up getting this brush, let me know what you think in the comments!
Until next time!
Peace and Love,
Farrah <3
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