Sigma Brushes

[Brie]

I watched the video. The looks in the pictures? WTF ?like that bright green look, i just cant bring myself to believe the artist used the sigma green (and i see yellow?!? under highlight) or without a digitally enhacing the colour. That in itself really turns me off it. Because people will see it and think i can do that with this the realise. Also those sets are super expensive imo.

 

[reem2790]

the problem is the company is not required to use its own makeup on its models.

 

[gigiopolis]

Sigma's not the first to do it - MAC using Ben Nye for Colour Craft, anyone?

I do think that promo images OUGHT to be made using products from whatever it's promoting, but using other products is just accepted in the industry. I think it's because the promo image is not just to showcase a product, but to evoke certain feelings or carry on a theme. But for Sigma to actually market a quad with bright-ass matte shadows isn't exactly realistic, especially if they want to appeal to a broad demographic.

 

[user79]

TBH the promo images look like stock images that probably were not created or commissioned by Sigma at all. There's lots of online places where you can buy stock photography and license it to use for commerical purposes.

 

[spacegirl2007]

so the brushes are copied from mac.
the palettes are copied from bobbi brown.
the color names are taken from rolling stones songs.

i wonder if they will come up with anything original? or who will they copy next?

 

[Almond_Eyed]

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Originally Posted by spacegirl2007 so the brushes are copied from mac. the palettes are copied from bobbi brown. the color names are taken from rolling stones songs. i wonder if they will come up with anything original? or who will they copy next?

Well almost every makeup company have either circle, square, or rectangle shaped eye shadow pans. Maybe they should start making triangle or heart-shaped pans to be original! *sarcasm*

Sorry, I'll shut up now.....

 

[reem2790]

the price hike is ridiculous, and they're now advertising huge sale on black friday but not saying what'll be on sale. my guess is they'll sell the kits for the price before the mark up ($70 instead of $89)

 

[Elle93]

yeah I hear AMAZING things from Sigma brushes and they're not expenive either! I might give them a try too

 

[2browneyes]

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Originally Posted by reem2790 the price hike is ridiculous, and they're now advertising huge sale on black friday but not saying what'll be on sale. my guess is they'll sell the kits for the price before the mark up ($70 instead of $89)

The price jump is OUT OF CONTROL!!!! I was just gonna order my set....
I hate it when companies do stuff like this. I mean, a few dollars, ok...but $20, that's crazy. Still less expensive for MAC but im just saying...

 

[Vixxan]

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Originally Posted by reem2790 the price hike is ridiculous, and they're now advertising huge sale on black friday but not saying what'll be on sale. my guess is they'll sell the kits for the price before the mark up ($70 instead of $89)

It's black Friday and I have not seen any sale from them on their blog or the website.

 

[Boasorte]

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Originally Posted by reem2790 the price hike is ridiculous, and they're now advertising huge sale on black friday but not saying what'll be on sale. my guess is they'll sell the kits for the price before the mark up ($70 instead of $89)

Exactly, aren't they suppose to be a cheap alternative to MAC?
Not if they continue to raise prices, might as well save a couple more dollars and buy REAL M.A.C

I have a couple of brushes from them that were R.I.S, but I refuse to buy from them

 

[reem2790]

they had the travel sets at $10 off, but you're still paying a ridiculously high ship charge, so.

 

[Vixxan]

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Originally Posted by reem2790 they had the travel sets at $10 off, but you're still paying a ridiculously high ship charge, so.

Were they on sale today for black Friday?

 

[reem2790]

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Originally Posted by Vixxan Were they on sale today for black Friday?

yes, but from the email i was expecting an array of deals, not one item on sale.

 

[Vixxan]

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Originally Posted by reem2790 yes, but from the email i was expecting an array of deals, not one item on sale.

So was I. The blog advertisement kinda lead me to believe that their would be more items. Oh well their loss.

 

[twilightessence]

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Originally Posted by reem2790 they had the travel sets at $10 off, but you're still paying a ridiculously high ship charge, so.

Yeah, that's what stopped me. I was going to buy the black set but when I got to the shipping charges I was like "Uh, no." and closed the window.

 

[cougargirl]

I only paid $6.00 for shipping, which I thought was reasonable. Of course, I live in the US. I also always choose the slowest shipping because I am too cheap to pay for faster shipping. Anyway, I am a makeup brush virgin, so I thought that a travel set might be a good way to start experimenting with brushes. I really hope that I get a good set! Wish me luck.

Happy holidays to everyone.

 

[Almond_Eyed]

I finally got my Sigma Brushes, the Complete Kit with pink handles! Now despite the criticism, this is my personal opinion of the product...

Shipping and Packaging

I received a shipping confirmation, via email, about 3 days after ordering online. I waited about 3~4 weeks for delivery to Canada (west coast). Total cost with shipping was around $110 CAD.

The kit was mailed to me in a bubble-wrap lined envelope. Inside the brush roll, all of the brushes were individually wrapped in plastic, four of the larger face brushes came with brush protectors.

Washing

The card that came with the brushes said I should deep clean my brushes before I use them so I washed each brush with shampoo and conditioner. The SS150 shed about 3 hairs while washing, no big deal. I didn't see any "blue dye" like others have mentioned while washing them. They did smell like glue when I first got them, and they still had some smell left after washing, but I think it will start go away as I wash them more. I reshaped, and laid them flat to dry overnight, and they all survived!

Overall Impression of Quality and Use

I am very happy with my purchase, I think they're are a good value for the price (even after the price hike, whatever!). The quality of the brushes are very good, they're well-constructed, the bristles have a good shape, and they are very soft. I find that the handles are slightly longer than my liking, (MAC handles are a bit shorter) but I can deal with that.

I definitely think the Sigma brushes are comparable to MAC brushes. I even prefer some of the Sigma brushes over the MAC brushes! Case in point, the SS139 is softer, fuller, and packs on more colour on my lid than the MAC 139 brush. I can't tell the difference between the bristles on my MAC 187 and the SS187 brush, they are very similar.

I think the only brush I'm not too keen on is the SS119, I still prefer my MAC 119 because it's pointier and more precise for putting shadow on my lower lash line. However, I can still use the SS119 for other things like smudging liner or more precise blending because the MAC 119 is a little scratchy for that.

Recommendation

Despite the criticism about the company and some people getting faulty brushes, I would recommend buying the complete brush kit. I was wary and skeptical about buying these brushes, but now that I have them, I think they are a really great value for the price (even with the price hike). It would have taken me a very long time and a lot of money to save up to buy all of the equivalent MAC brushes.

I still plan to buy a few more MAC brushes, and if you choose to stick with MAC, it's all good. However, if you're broke like me and are desperate for good brush dupes, I would get the Sigma brushes.

<3

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

i am planning on buying the Sigma face brush kit as a gift to myself this Christmas. As someone who has used MAC brushes (although they're a bit expensive) and adore the quality, and Coastal Scents and Crown Brushes (a little cheaper, quality not as great, but you get what you pay for), I am excited to try Sigma Brushes. They aren't as pricey as MAC but the fact that the naming system is pretty much MAC's same systerm doesn't bother me that much. After all, I'm getting them because they're like MAC brushes but not at the MAC price. Knowing that they are the equivalent makes me feel a little better about not being able to afford to get all the MAC ones I wanted. Maybe eventually I will have enough money laying around to buy all the MAC ones, but right now I don't, so I'm willing to use Sigma until I can buy them.

 

[Cat Von Arre]

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Originally Posted by Almond_Eyed I finally got my Sigma Brushes, the Complete Kit with pink handles! Now despite the criticism, this is my personal opinion of the product... Shipping and Packaging I received a shipping confirmation, via email, about 3 days after ordering online. I waited about 3~4 weeks for delivery to Canada (west coast). Total cost with shipping was around $110 CAD. The kit was mailed to me in a bubble-wrap lined envelope. Inside the brush roll, all of the brushes were individually wrapped in plastic, four of the larger face brushes came with brush protectors. Washing The card that came with the brushes said I should deep clean my brushes before I use them so I washed each brush with shampoo and conditioner. The SS150 shed about 3 hairs while washing, no big deal. I didn't see any "blue dye" like others have mentioned while washing them. They did smell like glue when I first got them, and they still had some smell left after washing, but I think it will start go away as I wash them more. I reshaped, and laid them flat to dry overnight, and they all survived! Overall Impression of Quality and Use I am very happy with my purchase, I think they're are a good value for the price (even after the price hike, whatever!). The quality of the brushes are very good, they're well-constructed, the bristles have a good shape, and they are very soft. I find that the handles are slightly longer than my liking, (MAC handles are a bit shorter) but I can deal with that. I definitely think the Sigma brushes are comparable to MAC brushes. I even prefer some of the Sigma brushes over the MAC brushes! Case in point, the SS139 is softer, fuller, and packs on more colour on my lid than the MAC 139 brush. I can't tell the difference between the bristles on my MAC 187 and the SS187 brush, they are very similar. I think the only brush I'm not too keen on is the SS119, I still prefer my MAC 119 because it's pointier and more precise for putting shadow on my lower lash line. However, I can still use the SS119 for other things like smudging liner or more precise blending because the MAC 119 is a little scratchy for that. Recommendation Despite the criticism about the company and some people getting faulty brushes, I would recommend buying the complete brush kit. I was wary and skeptical about buying these brushes, but now that I have them, I think they are a really great value for the price (even with the price hike). It would have taken me a very long time and a lot of money to save up to buy all of the equivalent MAC brushes. I still plan to buy a few more MAC brushes, and if you choose to stick with MAC, it's all good. However, if you're broke like me and are desperate for good brush dupes, I would get the Sigma brushes. <3

BESIDES, people like me that do not have a MAC store near or that cannot order them ( I dunno if the MAC store in the capitol would send me...) have to rely on other people to buy them for me... so this is a faster way to do it so... Besides good brushes are always welcomed...