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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Sigma Beauty 18K Gold Kabuki F94 Makeup Brush Review

Sigma Beauty 18K Gold Kabuki F94 Makeup Brush

Bought for: $18.40 or approx. P2,785 | SRP: $52

Bought from: Sigma Beauty

Last year if you can still recall - I'll make you if you cannot, by visiting this blog post - I made a haul and that includes this Sigma Beauty 18K Gold Kabuki F94 Makeup Brush. This brush was released way back as part of Sigma's limited edition extravaganza collection where they feature four (4) different brushes in lavish 18K gold ferrules and sleek, black handles. Thankfully, they had it sold individually. I only had the chance to buy the kabuki one as I assume that everything else got sold out long before I started shopping from the website.

Anyway, I'm still happy that this baby waited for me because it was phased out a couple of days after I made my purchase! I don't know what else could be the purpose of this blog review if that's the case, but I'm hoping that Sigma would continue to resell these types of brushes. Not only they are efficient and functional, they are absolutely aesthetically pleasing too!

CLAIMS

Sigma Beauty 18K Gold Kabuki F94 Makeup Brush is a handy brush with short, dense and soft bristles for the application of mineral makeup powder. It gives a luxurious and even application of powder to set the makeup. This brush is also made of synthetic and antimicrobial bristles for best holding and blending effect. Wooden handle is light with eight coats of paint and primer for lasting beauty while ferrule is durable and corrosion-resistant. This brush is 100% cruelty-free product of Sigma.

When I bought this brush, it doesn't come with a box or what. It's only packed in a plastic with Sigma logo and that's it. It wasn't a big deal because first, I got it on a huge mark down price and secondly, all the items I bought together were housed securely in a sturdy box that you can even reuse for different purposes. What I'm trying to say is that, yes, it arrived in pristine condition, no dents, no damages, no broken parts or whatsoever.

This is the first time I ever own a brush that's gold-plated and if I ever get broke, I know which one from my stash to sell - just kidding! Anyway, the brush is indeed well-made and you'll know exactly that a fortune was spent to create such a lavish and gorgeous piece of a makeup brush. The handle is very sturdy and despite owning this brush for over a year now, it's still in its pristine, one piece condition.

The bristles are the softest you will ever own in your entire life. I'm not exaggerating but the brush head is super dense and soft to the skin. No pricking or tugging at all. It takes a while to dry but oh, never mind. This brush is a 100% cruelty-free product so bristles is made of the highest quality synthetics. It's white and pure which actually reminds me of goat hair but is not. The only problem I had is that the brush head gradually turns yellow in time so you have to make sure that you're using a quality brush cleanser. I love using my Beauty Blender Liquid Blender Cleanser to remove tough stains and dirt. A few drops will make the brush looks brand new again.

Because of its large brush head, it's able to cover a huge part of the skin and does the job pretty fast. You can use it to buff in mineral makeup onto the face or use it as a body brush to spread bronzers or powders. The dense, tightly packed bristles aid in even application and airbrush finish. I sometimes use it to set my makeup with a setting powder but make sure to use a light hand because this brush is quite heavy and full that it might disturb the makeup underneath.

Overall, this is a brush that's really of great quality and if you are a collector, you should get your hands on it. If I am not mistaken, this is still available in Amazon. If you are on a tight budget though, there are still a lot of other kabuki brushes that are way more accessible but still does the job. The one from MAC is well-raved and the Charm Cosmetics Angled Kabuki Buffer Brush is also something you can consider as a cheaper alternative.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

IT Brushes For ULTA Airbrush Buffing Foundation Brush #110 Review

It Brushes For Ulta Airbrush Buffing Foundation Brush #110

Bought for: $24 (approx. P1,300)

Bought from: an online shop

I've recently talked about the It Brushes For Ulta Airbrush Blurring Foundation Brush just a couple of days ago and here I am talking about another foundation brush which is an exclusive product of Ulta x It Cosmetics. Basically, the former one is what I mainly use for liquid products while the latter claims to be best use with powders and minerals. In my opinion though, their purpose is interchangeable. I can use one or the other however and whenever I want and personally, it just depends on which one is clean and is ready to use.

CLAIMS

Flat, top dense bristles deposit concentrated and targeted product for full, airbrushed foundation coverage. Use with your favorite powder foundation to achieve buildable coverage. IT Brushes For ULTA Airbrush Buffing Foundation Brush #110 is custom-designed for even coverage across all parts of your face, even under the eyes.

Hair: Airbrush finish blurring synthetic brush hair

Handle: Makeup bag friendly

Lightweight, durable, rounded comfort-grip handle

Bonus: Rounded comfort grip

DIRECTION FOR USE

For the most natural airbrush look, buff in your foundation with a smooth, circular buffing motion.

Beauty BFF Tip: If you are using a primer or moisturizer before your makeup, always make sure they absorb before applying your foundation to ensure the best possible coverage.

Product has a matte silver handle and the brand name is printed on it in sleek metallic font. With regular wash, I noticed that it's easy to rub off so if you don't want that to happen, be extra careful and as much as possible, refrain from wetting the handle during cleaning. The ferrule is made of plastic but still sturdy enough to keep the brush in one piece. The whole brush has a weight to it so you can really tell that it's made of something.

The bristles are made of synthetic two-toned fibers which is what I prefer as I'm biased towards synthetics and cruelty-free products. The bristles are indeed soft and dense and they are really packed together. I've read a few comments from ULTA website claiming that this brush sheds a lot and they break easily but none of those happen to me. I think those are isolated cases or they must have just gotten bad stocks...either way, I'm happy with mine.

What I really like about flat top brushes is that they are quite flexible. They flare out even more with regular use so if that's a problem, store them with brush nets to keep their shape. You can buff them in and they would sort of expand so they cover a pretty huge part of the face and do the job very quickly. Due to the flat head, they also apply product evenly. Because the brush head is made of dense material, it doesn't soak products too much whether it's liquid or powder. Product just sits on top and go straight to the skin as you blend.

This is a great brush that is of good quality but I don't find too many uses unlike the blurring brush. Still, it's a great value for money. It does what it's meant to such as distributing makeup all over in a seamless finish so if you aren't expecting too much, this is a must-have. It's a very reliable foundation brush that is worth keeping.

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