Sigma Brushes

malaviKat

malaviKat

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Originally Posted by nichollecaren
yep, I already bought a backup of my SS150...dont even care what the MAC one is like. Awesome brush!

LOL I don't own the MAC 150 either. (And way back in the day I bought another MAC powder brush and returned it because it was scratchy). The SS150 is SO soft. I also have two of them.
 
franken_stein

franken_stein

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Originally Posted by malaviKat
Still don't know what to do with my 187s though. What a waste! :p

Weirdly enough, neither do I! The SS187 for me, that is, since I don't have the MAC 187. I have the little pink one that came with the travel kit. It works fine, I guess, but I haven't used it much. I tried using it for blush, but I found that it doesn't pick up my MAC blush very well. I'm going to go into a MAC store soon though and I'm going to ask them about that, and see if maybe their brush works the same way. I could let you guys know how that goes!
 
malaviKat

malaviKat

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Originally Posted by nichollecaren
I didnt know what to do with mine either...until I used it to blend my foundation...waaaay better finish than the 190. Some ppl use the brush to pick up the product...I dot it on and use the brush to blend.

I've seen the video you mentioned... enKore really does inspire! I initially bought in to all the hype and I bought a #187 for foundation. But at the time I only wore Studio Fix (powder) or MAC's Full Coverage foundation...which does not really apply the same way as a liquid. (I asked the ladies in the store and they swore the 187 would still work on it.) BOOO BOO I say!

I find my MAC189 or my SS190 applies MAC's Full Coverage like an absolute dream. I cannot fathom using anything else (but my fingers) for it now. I even use the ss190 on my Studio Finish concealer (the same consistency as Full Coverage) and it works little miracles! In that light, the 187 just doesn't deliver.

A short time ago, I decided to give the 187 another try when I started using MUFE's HD liquid. But even with the stippling (or the stippling/swirl) motion, I just wasn't getting this "air brushed' look everyone talked about. Plus, it seemed to take 100x longer to do my foundation with this brush. :p So, against better judgment I (again) bought into the hype and bought a MAC 109. However, that brush is an absolute godsend and liquid foundation looks incredibly gorgeous with a 109.

So now my 187 just sits there looking lonely... though I guess it has a friend now as I also have an SS187 (that came in the set) that seems to be without purpose. :p

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Originally Posted by franken_stein
Weirdly enough, neither do I! The SS187 for me, that is, since I don't have the MAC 187. I have the little pink one that came with the travel kit. It works fine, I guess, but I haven't used it much. I tried using it for blush, but I found that it doesn't pick up my MAC blush very well. I'm going to go into a MAC store soon though and I'm going to ask them about that, and see if maybe their brush works the same way. I could let you guys know how that goes!

I have tried the 187 on mineralize blush and it looks pretty decent. But like you, I found it didn't pick up enough blush (most of the time). I've also tried it with mineralize skinfinishes, but I prefer the 182 for that...

I guess for me this is one of those brushes that could have been great, but as I have other brushes that do what it's supposed to do 100x better and with greater efficiency, I often reach for them instead. Suffice to say, I didn't invest in the 131 because I no longer think this duo-fiber business is helping me at all. :p

I guess the 187 is my biggest MAC regret (next to my 239). Weird, no? Actually, to be fair, I think my MAC 239 is just a crappy brush...because my Sigma version actually functions the way everyone raves the MAC one does. :p

I guess I'll keep at it and try to set my 187s to good use....
 
franken_stein

franken_stein

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Originally Posted by malaviKat
I have tried the 187 on mineralize blush and it looks pretty decent. But like you, I found it didn't pick up enough blush (most of the time). I've also tried it with mineralize skinfinishes, but I prefer the 182 for that...

Ooh, yeah, you're right! I was kind of thinking about this this morning because I had just posted this... so instead of on blush, I tried using the SS187 on my mineralize skin finish. (My blush just says "Sheertone blush" so it's not as loose as the MSF, I guess.) That worked a lot better, I think it did a pretty good job actually. So, just my personal experience, I think the SS187 can be used quite well if you use the right products!
 
malaviKat

malaviKat

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Originally Posted by franken_stein
Ooh, yeah, you're right! I was kind of thinking about this this morning because I had just posted this... so instead of on blush, I tried using the SS187 on my mineralize skin finish. (My blush just says "Sheertone blush" so it's not as loose as the MSF, I guess.) That worked a lot better, I think it did a pretty good job actually. So, just my personal experience, I think the SS187 can be used quite well if you use the right products!

Hmmm ok thanks! I'll try it with my mineralize stuff again and see how it fares. Otherwise... I'm going to sell the silly thing and buy another 109 or 182. :p
 
sweetbabyblue

sweetbabyblue

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Hm, I saw the review a few pages back on full size vs travel size, but the girl didn't comment much on how well the travel size brushes work it was just mainly 'oh it's smaller' which I would've figured anyway seeing as they are meant to be travel sized..
I'm still wondering in terms of quality, shedding, are the travel sized brushes equal to the full size?
I like the brush selection in the travel size (I would like the 190), but I also like the face and eye kit because I'd like the kabuki. I'm worn between which set to buy
 
malaviKat

malaviKat

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They're giving away an ss217 (travel size) with the purchase of any of the kits now.

I wonder if they're coming out with a full ss217?
 
suzy.q

suzy.q

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My SS224 and 219 arrived this week and are fine. The 224 is better than the Sonia Kashuk blending brush that I have.

So far the quality is good, the brushes are soft, and both have survived the first washing without losing bristles or leaking colour. I'm definitely pleased with them.
 
suzy.q

suzy.q

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Update: fifth and sixth deep cleanings, and so far everything is OK.
The funny thing is that I thought that the bristles of the SS224 were supposed to be grey... Mine were greyish from the start (not black) and have faded a bit during washings, but have not leaked colour when cleaning. But they were visibly grey to begin with. Strange...
 
malaviKat

malaviKat

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Originally Posted by suzy.q
Update: fifth and sixth deep cleanings, and so far everything is OK.
The funny thing is that I thought that the bristles of the SS224 were supposed to be grey... Mine were greyish from the start (not black) and have faded a bit during washings, but have not leaked colour when cleaning. But they were visibly grey to begin with. Strange...

Same.

I never thought it was supposed to be grey... mine just was. :p But that hasn't hampered my use of the brush (nor has the brush bled any).
 
jenee.sum

jenee.sum

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Originally Posted by malaviKat
Whatever happened to the ss109? Are they redesigning it like they did with the ss187? I know that a lot of people said the brush could use more density and that it just didn't buff as well as MAC's 109....



i emailed them regarding the SS109, and they said " [FONT=&quot]The SS109 is out of stock and will not be back in stock for approximately 2 months while it is being perfected."
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malaviKat

malaviKat

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Originally Posted by jenee.sum
i emailed them regarding the SS109, and they said "[/size] [FONT=&quot]The SS109 is out of stock and will not be back in stock for approximately 2 months while it is being perfected."
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Hehe... yes, I got that email as well. I should have updated. They put me on a new waiting list... (even though I didn't ask to be put on one). :p Still, I've been really really happy with my brushes so I look forward to a perfected 109. (And a full sized ss217 as I was told that was also on the way!)

I really do feel badly for people who've had a bad experience.
 
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Shypo

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OK, I got my pink travel kit, have washed and used the brushes......and I really like them!

No shedding, no fading (yet), good shape retention, and I love the handles. They somehow feel more substantial than MAC's.

I also bought the full-size SS224, and like that better than the MAC equivalent. The handle is longer, which is kind of a pain, but I'm used to it now.

I had no issues with ordering, and I got my order within just a couple of days.

No complaints here!
 
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Shypo

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Originally Posted by nichollecaren
^^u mean the 187? Is it black and white?

No, that was my error - it's a Coastal Scents brush, not a Sigma brush that TiffanyD uses....a flat-top buffer (large) - I just ordered it. Can't wait to use it!
 
nichollecaren

nichollecaren

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Originally Posted by Shypo
No, that was my error - it's a Coastal Scents brush, not a Sigma brush that TiffanyD uses....a flat-top buffer (large) - I just ordered it. Can't wait to use it!

if its the one I have...I LOVE it!!! I think the one I have is called the "IB Bronzer"
 
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