The real techniques one is exactly the same size and shape, but the bristles are made of synthetic, taklon fibres of different colours and the handle is made of purple metal with rubberised bottom. It is resistant to mechanical damage and deformation. This sigma brush, however was soft, which makes for a more comfortable makeup. Overall, i recommend both brushes for their specific uses.
It may not give as even of an application, but it will do the trick. Sigmatech fibers sigma beautys exclusive selection of high performance synthetic fibers engineered to outperform traditional animal hair. More than a humble blending brush, the 217 has the perfect tapered edges for crease work, while still being flat enough to lay down colour, and its soft enough to blend. Sigma beauty e25 blending brush r sigma beauty is highly known for popularizing the synthetic flat top kabuki brush f80 and their amazing array of brushes. I have severals of the original version of this brush when it was goat hair and they were great. Its ideal for applying a single color in one swoop or layering eyeshadows. In the past i had purchased dupes of the e25 made by other brands, like coastal scents, but i found that it was much more stiff, and had hairs that were a bit frayed.
So, after seeing it pop up on a few beauty blogs, i was keen to try the sigma e25 which is commonly referred to as a cheaper dupe for the mac 217. I bought the regular size sigma e25 before i bought the mac 217. This brush is so soft and the bristles are placed strategically so that it can be used to pack color on when turned horizontally, and when going in on its side, it blends out color perfectly. For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. The mac 150 is more domed and tapered inward, while the ss150 flares out more and then has a wide dome shape. The e40 soft brush head will gently apply color, ideal for placing highlight products on the brow bone.
Hey today, i am sharing with you my best cheap affordable dupes for expensive sigma makeup brushes. Elf also has a studio crease brush that is similar to the sigma e40. The e25 blending features a slightly firm and rounded brush head for universal blending of products. With sigma, youre getting more than beauty enjoy a 2year warranty on all of our brushes and brush care including our most liked eye brushes, the e06 winged liner brush and the basic eye brush set.
Free shipping and returns on sigma beauty e25 blending brush at. Its hella pricey for just one little brush, even if it is a good investment. Apr 18, 2014 this sigma e25 blending brush has also been touted to be a dupe of the mac 217 blending brush but as i do not have the mac one i am unable to compare. So i was really looking forward to trying this brush. If you have the money to burn, then try the mac 217 brush, but for a cheap and great quality brush, the zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush is your best bet.
Mac 150 brush sigma makeup ss150 brush length comparison mac is 56mm longer ss150 vs. I found the ss109 to be fluffier and not as densely packed as the mac brush. Sigma beauty tapered blending e40 the definition of a classic, youll use this cultfavorite, fluffy sigmatech fiber brush every day for eyeshadow application and blending. My must have makeup brushes 15 minute beauty fanatic. A decent dupe for the e70 is the m325 large pro angle blender brush. I know not everyone can afford expensive brushes or maybe you are like me and just love to. Buy sigma beauty e25 blending brush in canada at thebay. I do have another 2 brushes that look the same in my stash so ill show them to you below. Appropriate length, elasticity and shape, allows for precise makeup. Nov 22, 2014 a decent dupe for the e70 is the m325 large pro angle blender brush. Find a wide selection of professional brushes for eyes and brows that enhance your look and simplify your application. My favorite brush for applying and blending eyeshadow in the crease. Mac 217 has the softest touch, sigma e25 has medium softness and coastal scents feels comparatively the roughest.
Designed for shading, blending and grinding eyeshadows. Sigma e25, mac 217, and coastal scents pro blending fluff brush skincare dupes beauty dupes makeup dupes skin makeup beauty makeup beauty brushes makeup hacks makeup case beauty products. Especially useful when performing smoky eye and for smooth transitions between shades. Sep 18, 2011 no doubt they are really great brushes and some of them are excellent dupes for the mac ones for half the price. This is supposedly the dupe of mac 217 brush but mac 217 is much finer brush than this one and even better cut than this. Jan 07, 2014 sigma e25 looks the flattest from side and mac 217 is the fluffiest. Blending e25 one of my absolute favorite brushes, that ive mentioned several times, is the mac 217. Both have a fairly fluffy brush to blend eye shadows, or my favourite, concealer blending. Jan 08, 2014 overall, i am afraid that the one and only mac 217.
The mac equivalent for this brush would be the 239, but i couldnt find mine to compare. Sigma e25, mac 217, coastal scents pro blending fluff brush. Sigma e25 is very similar to mac 217 but of course much cheaper. This is one of my favorite brushes if i want more precision in my crease but still want to blend the eyeshadow at the same time.
I know that the elf studio blending brush is like a skinnier version of the sigma e25. It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye. Ive really liked mine, it preforms well and doesnt feel scratchy for me. As they say a mac brush is always a lifetime investment. Sigma beauty blending brush e25 perfectly applies powder pigments to your eyelids. The mac 109 is denser, softer, and the brush head itself is about 2mm longer. The first dupe of mac 217 that i have ever acquired. At first it was okay, then after three washings it completely lost its shape, the bristles splayed and the top of the. I tried this a couple of times and it just doesnt measure up. Sigma e25 looks the flattest from side and mac 217 is the fluffiest. This sigma e25 blending brush has also been touted to be a dupe of the mac 217 blending brush but as i do not have the mac one i am unable to compare. This brush is very much like sigma e40 only shorter and less dense. I got my hands on one via turquoise studio, and heres the breakdown. In this post, i hoped to share my honest thoughts and experience with morphe brushes, and to perhaps debunk the myth that morphe has produced dupes comparable to sigma or mac brushes because quite frankly, to say morphe is the same as sigma should be heresy.
The ss150 has the same softness which, by the way, the mac 150 isnt ultra soft, its soft but could be softer as the mac 150, but the ss150 differs greatly in its shape and density. Aug 25, 2015 what i liked about this brush, and all the sigma brushes in my collection, is how soft it is. This guide should be able to clear things up a little if you want to go from mac to sigma or sigma to mac. It also has ultra soft bristles that wont hurt your eyelids at all. The sigma e40 is similar to the morphe m330 tapered but i wouldnt recommend it as it was waaaaay scratchy. Both of these choices are also great dupes for the mac 217. Mac 217 blending brush sigma e25 blending brush mac 219 pencil brush sigma e30 pencil brush mac 222 tapered blending brush sigma e35 tapered blending brush.
I am not a huge fan of it but if you get it for free, guees you must not leave the opportunity. Ideal for use with powder and cream products, this brush is ideal for controlled blending around the eyes. Another great dupe for mac 224 brush is sigma e35, perfect blending brush. Mac 219 brush vs sigma e30 brush indian makeup and beauty. Their e40 tapered blending brush is best used for softening harsh lines or applying a transition color to the crease. Mostly sigma gives this one free with your purchase. Sep 18, 2016 sigma beauty e25 blending brush r sigma beauty is highly known for popularizing the synthetic flat top kabuki brush f80 and their amazing array of brushes. It is also my first brush from sigma makeup, how coincidental. No doubt they are really great brushes and some of them are excellent dupes for the mac ones for half the price. Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes are limited edition. Sometimes makeup tutorials will refer to specific brushes by numbers, which can get confusing if you do not own that specific brand. See more ideas about makeup brushes, makeup and makeup dupes. Im not sure about morphe dupes, but i do know of other brushes that dupe those sigma brushes.
The two dupes that i am interested in purchasing are the zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush 7. And going by the price increase it sure seems next to real estate. The head was embedded in a metal, slightly flattened cap. As much as i adore my 217, i feel it can sometimes be a bit scratchy not crazy scratchy, but just a. What i liked about this brush, and all the sigma brushes in my collection, is how soft it is. My must have makeup brushes, how to use them and a great selection of. I think this brush is a dupe to the mac 217 and it is also cruelty free. Upon receiving it i felt the brush and found it to be a bit stiff. Sigma beauty e25 blending brush thebay hudsons bay. Our e40 tapered blending brush is best used for softening harsh lines or applying a transition color to the crease. Im really not interested in sigma brushes they dont seem like good value for the quality. Jun 19, 2015 products i mentioned and used in this video. Jul 02, 2018 in this post, i hoped to share my honest thoughts and experience with morphe brushes, and to perhaps debunk the myth that morphe has produced dupes comparable to sigma or mac brushes because quite frankly, to say morphe is the same as sigma should be heresy.
As you can see, the sigma brush is fluffier and fuller, while the coastal scents brush is a bit flatter. This brush usually helps blend eye shadow on the crease and under eye. The mac 109 is denser, softer, and the brushhead itself is about 2mm longer. However, they are all so similar, the distinctions are truly minor. Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes are limited. A syntheticbristle blending brush with a slightly firm and rounded head that provides sheertomedium coverage. Mac 217 brush versus zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush. Jul, 2011 sigma mac brush dupe guide updated for 2019. In terms of brush hair, all three uses natural hair, which delivers the best result when used with powder. Mac 219 brush vs sigma e30 brush indian makeup and beauty blog. Sigma e25, mac 217, and coastal scents pro blending fluff brush. Works well to soften intense lines and edges and great for combining colors on the lid. I have the travel sized e25 and i think i may actually like it better than my original 217. This angled kabuki brush is a wonderful applicator for blending blushes and cream bronzers.
Mac 109 brush sigma makeup ss109 brush handle thickness comparison ss109 vs. Morphe m433 vs mac 217 if there is one brush every makeup artist from here to edge of the earth has owned at one time or another, its the mac 217. The wide, flat bristles smooth on product while the firm, slightly tapered head gives a wellblended finish to your eye look. The crown brush c433 is a good alternative too, but it is a bit scratchy, so is the 99p ebay option.
I also have the sigma e25 blending brush which i think is a closer dupe for the mac 217 brush. This brush usually comes free with some of the brushes. And you dont even have to take my word for it, i think the photos speak for themselves. Apr 15, 2015 overall in terms of the closest dupe to the mac 217 i would have to go with the sigma e25 it is almost an exact match it performs almost the same, has the same brush head and shape, blends nicely the only major difference in my eyes is the longer handle. The definition of a classic, youll use this cultfavorite, fluffy sigmatech fiber brush every day for eyeshadow application and blending. The soft, smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencilshaped tip. F80 liquid foundation, f70 under the eyesconcealer, f30 powder and f40 blushcontour. Overall in terms of the closest dupe to the mac 217 i would have to go with the sigma e25 it is almost an exact match it performs almost the same, has the same brush head and shape, blends nicely the only major difference in my eyes is the longer handle.
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