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I was sent Sigma brushes from Sigma USA for reviews in the past, and I have local readers asking me on how to purchase and I felt bad advising them to purchase online because I know how frustrating it is to wait, to pay extra for shipping and sometimes, getting the chance to lose your package on its way from West to East.

I am super excited, when my previous Dollface Personal Makeup Seminar Batch 2 student Trisha messaged me telling me she brought down Sigma to our shores! And it's not the pre-order type! All brushes are actually on hand and I've seen them displayed during The Events Factory Bazaar at Eastwod Libis.

I know I have enough brushes, yes, for professional use! But I'm still alright for personal use and when it comes to my ultimate favorite K-brushes, it's all for me babey!!!! She brought in individual brushes and it was wonderful to see a full size version of the Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush for foundation users out there!

I've used this for weeks, even brought this along on my Korea Trip, I told Trish I won't but it's just too cute to leave behind! Here's what I have to say to the Sigma Flat Top Synthetic K-Brush...

Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki says ---
This exclusive flat top synthetic kabuki was designed to deliver a flawless makeup application. The Sigma Makeup F80 is a buffer brush that can be used to blend powder or liquid products. The short and dense bristles make it easy to buff your liquid foundation. The long handle adds comfort to your makeup application. The synthetic fibers are ideal to be used with liquid products and can be easily cleaned.

AMW says ---
Pros

During shipment: packed really well by the seller and the brush is well protected.

No bleeding, no shedding during wash. (first wash til the very moent)
Bristles are super soft! No scratchy feel even if you swirl all over your face even under the eye area.
No weird scent as compare to other new brushes!
Handle length is just right for both personal and professional use.
Multi-functional: can be used on powder, liquid or cream foundation/concealer.
If used with liquid foundation: no need to use a lot as this does not absorb the liquid foundation due to its density!
Can be used on mineral and traditional makeup.
Works for both medium to heavy coverage, because of its shorter bristles' length, heavy coverage is easy to achieve!

Ferrule is attached to bristles really well! Very sturdy.
Density: the most dense flat top k-brush I've owned to date!

Not expensive for its durability and quality! I've owned several Sigma brushes and they are still good as new (as long as you take care of it)

Cons

Will stain if you did not clean this properly (please check tips on how to clean this brush especially if you use cream/liquid type foundation)
Takes a bit longer to dry up again, due to its density!

Overall

Worth the investment! I even use this on clients to buff additional "setting powder" under the eye area! The length of the brush is just perfect to use professionallyl!

Tips

For that airbrush use, apply using stippling motion with a liquid foundation.
For that super nice coverage, apply with powder or liquid foundation using buffing motion!
Do not forget to add additional coverage with stippling motion under the eye area, sides of the nose, corners of the mouth for that "bright/awake" look!
Deep cleansing: swirl this brush with Olive Oil to remove liquid or even powder makeup! Proceed with using baby shampoo + mild dish washing detergent to remove excess oil!
After washing, gently squeeze off excess and swirl the brush on a clean towel, leave it laying flat on the towel for air drying.
Never blowdry or add heat for quick drying!
If you are a type who like to carry this along during travel, purchase a Brush Guard to protect the bristles, or better? Purchase this cutie!!!

**photo from Sigma

Will I repurchase?
No need, this one is enough for me and it looks like it going to last!

To whom do I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes medium to heavy coverage! Great if you want to hide those pimple marks! Works best on Mineral Makeup Foundation!

Where to purchase and how much?
International readers can purchase at Sigma Beauty Website.

Locally at Pink Slippers Boutique for Php1,100 (approx $25.00) plus shipping.
To save up on shipping and if you want to checkout products in person, they are at Moonlit Bazaar this October 15, 16 and 17 at Rockwell.
Add them up on Facebook: PinkSlippersboutique Ph/ Pink Slippers Boutique

Just because, I want to show you the Sigma FT Synthetic K-brush against my first Flat Top K-brush love EDM Flat Top Brush ! Length comparison as shown on photo below!

The reason why Sigma FT K-brush gives a nice heavy coverage aside from its density is its brush lenth! Shorter than EDM.. (aaaww, they look so sweet..teehee)