I am all
about perfection when it comes to makeup especially eye makeup. I did not get
those “photogenic” or even close-to-awesome results with the makeup brushes I
previously used for my makeup looks and then came a time when I strongly longed
for ideal makeup tools especially for eye makeup. One fine day I finally got a
chance to shop from Sigma through some friend living in US (yes that was one
long procedure) and I decided to splurge on their eye brushes.
I ordered their
6 eye brushes E21, E30S, E44, E45, E46 and E57 with ferrules in chrome finish.
Since my order exceeded $30 amount they were kind enough to send a free mini
E56 brush as a complimentary gift. You can very well imagine the level of
happiness when I had discovered that in the box. :D
So were
those worth my money? Let’s find out.
Note: I have put up pictures of the brushes in before and
after washing condition for you guys to have a better idea.
What Do I Think?
The first
thing I noticed about these brushes was that they have amazingly thick and
extremely soft bristles and this goes for all the brushes I got. We all know
that for a makeup brush “the thicker the better” unless of course it does not
shed any hair. The handles on all the brushes go thicker as the brush size gets
bigger and they look as well as feel high-end. I have used them many times now
and I did not notice any staining or shedding of the bristles or the handles
going loose or faulty. The chrome finish on the ferrules gives the brushes a
chic look; I love how they shine under light Haha! I have washed them too and
did not observe any shedding during and after washing. Do not be harsh with
them while you wash and shape them properly when you leave them to dry. I
understand they are supposed to withstand “harshness” (with THAT price tag) but
you also have to be careful if you want them to last very long.
E21 – Smudge
The E21 Smudge features a very small and short, rounded brush head perfect to
smudge the eyeliner, eye shadow on lower lash line and even create a crisp
crease. I have done it all with it and hence find it multi-purpose. If you want
something that does ALL the detailed work for the eyes, this is the brush for
you.
It neither
shed any hair nor changed its shape after washing.
Price
$14.00
E30S – Pencil
The E30S Pencil features a chisel shaped (flat on one side and rounded on the
other), thick and pointed brush head perfect to apply eye shadow on the lower
lash line for a smudged effect, create a cut crease and apply eye shadow on any
other concentrated areas of the eyes. Another multi-tasked brush!
It neither shed
any hair nor changed its shape after washing.
Price
$14.00
E44 – Firm
Blender
The E44 Firm Blender features a firm, dense brush head great for intense
crease application for even blending of colour or blending two shades together.
You can soften out the crease colour with it very well without losing any
control over the application. I use this one for blending out and mixing
colours together in the crease to get perfect transition.
It neither
shed any hair nor changed its shape after washing.
Price
$16.00
E45 – Small
Tapered Blending
The E45 Small Tapered Blending brush features a small, tapered brush head with
a pointed tip. I love its shape, the pointed tip allows me to place colour in
the crease very well to add depth with great control.
It did not
shed any hair but changed its shape a bit after washing which did not affect
its performance.
Price
$14.00
E46 –
Shader – Inner Corner
The E46 Shader Inner Corner features a small, tapered oval brush head which is
perfect for adding colour to the inner corners and lower lash line of the eye.
It gives me control over concentrated application in the inner corners.
It neither
shed any hair nor changed its shape after washing.
Price
$14.00
E56 –
Shader – Lid
The E56 Shader Lid features an oval, tapered tip similar to E46 but broader hence perfect
for precise placement of eye shadows either on in the inner corners or smaller
areas of the lid.
It neither
shed any hair nor changed its shape after washing.
Price
$14.00
E57 – Firm
Shader
The E57 Firm Shader features soft yet firm fibers with a short, flat brush
head. This brush helps in concentrated colour application onto the lids
with amazing control.
It neither
shed any hair nor changed its shape after washing.
Price
$14.00
Availability
Pros
No shedding
Soft yet thick bristles
Do not irritate the skin
Complete control with the thick handles
Feel and look high-end
Cons
E45 changed its shape a bit after washing
My Rating
5/5
Now I am up
to try some face brushes by Sigma too as I am hopeful those too will not disappoint
me. I highly recommend these brushes to you guys if you also wish to polish
your makeup skills and get the perfect results because what I have learnt is
that tools, especially the good ones, do make a difference. In the end it’s all
about enough practice, your dedication and the perfect tools.
You can check out my work on our Instagram where I use these
Sigma Brushes in my makeup looks :)
Love,
Fizzah
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