Sigma Beauty F80 Flat Kabuki™ Brush - Makeup Brush for Liquid and Cream

I hemmed and hawed over purchasing this brush because I am very skeptical about online reviews since some can be fake or exaggerated, but I finally broke down and bought it after watching a review video on YouTube. I'm so glad I did!!! I used to apply my foundation with my hands until I bought an E.L.F foundation brush at my local Target. It seemed fine so I was using it for a long while as I debated this brush. (It's important that you know that it has only been in the past year that I've been buying more expensive make-up vs. drugstore stuff so I could never justify spending so much for a make-up application brush.) This brush is truly amazing! First of all, I purchased it from Etailz, one of the Sigma approved Amazon retailers. As a Prime member, I received my brush in two days in perfect condition and I am positive it is a real Sigma product as it has all the markers other reviewers said a real brush should have. Then I used the brush and I was blown away at how flawless my foundation came out that day! The brush is super soft and dense and the product just went on perfectly. I applied like I always do: pumped some product onto the back of my hand, dipped my brush in, and started at the center of my face, working my way out and up with smooth, circular strokes. I worked it all in and was thrilled at the the end result. Now, I am going to say that I am a firm believer that the foundation you use makes a huge difference as well (I use YSL Touche Eclat so it's a higher-end foundation that itself goes on flawlessly) but I most definitely noticed a difference between the application with the E.L.F brush and this one - there was absolutely no comparison! This brush is my new go to and I would re-purchase it in a heartbeat. Just be sure to purchase either from one of the approved sellers so you know you're getting a real Sigma brush (another reviewer listed them in a previous review) or go right through Sigma. I went with Amazon b/c of the super fast, free shipping from Prime. You won't regret your purchase, I promise! :)

Best foundation brush, leave my face looking flawless

This brush feels incredibly soft on the skin, blends foundation beautifully, and does a good job getting around tough places (e.g., the nose). I have used it mainly with Lancome Teint Idole foundation and the Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation. Here are my thoughts compared to a few other brushes in my collection: Real Techniques Buffing Brush: The Sigma F80 is better for foundation. I do like the buffing brush with BB creams, but if I want to wear a foundation that is tougher to blend, the F80 is superior. I have fewer streaking issues with the F80 and I feel that I get a fuller coverage. Tarte Foundation Brush: This brush leaves a beautiful finish for the Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation BUT it is not great for getting into crevices and smaller spaces. The F80 is a lot better. It blends flawlessly all over the face. Real Techniques Expert Face Brush: This brush is good for BB creams and tinted moisturizers but it is really prone to streaking. The F80 is definitely worth the extra cash compared to the Real Techniques brush for tougher to blend foundations like Estee Lauder Double Wear or Tarte Amazonian Clay. This brush is fairly easy to wash, though the Tarte Amazonian Clay is a bear to clean if I don't wash it right away (an issue with that foundation for ALL brushes).

I too heard about this brush from youtube video reviews of foundation, and I'm in love. I'm mostly a MAC snob and had been using their brushes, face and body foundation and primer but still wasn't happy. My combination skin is mostly in great shape, but I'v been disappointed with cakey or too watery foundations. I bought this and my new foundation (Laura Mercier silk creme foundation) and VOILA - flawless face! I then went back and tried this with my MAC as well as several wal-mart brands (cover girl, revlon, etc.) and they look great. Using a stippling effect achieves a great, semi-airbrushed look. Blends concealer and creme blushes/highlighters/contours amazingly. My favorite part is that you can use the brush lightly damp or with facial mist and blend out any areas that are too thick or need blending. I did this part way through the day at work to freshen up and was very pleased. I have to confess that I have a facial hair problem due to very aggravating disorder that drives me nuts. So nuts that I have to shave every day before I leave the house. This is not fun for a woman! Anyway, I am paranoid about being out and having a stubble show through late in the day, and this brush combined with the right foundation (and stippling!) buys me a lot of time. My girlfriends, my fiance and even my very "man's man" brother commented on how great and model-ish my face looked just last night. Even if you have perfect skin I recommend this brush. Better than my other 3 foundation brushes, probably because of the shape and density of the bristles. Not a bad price either. I have used this on friends as well, equally amazing response.

I've had this brush for 1 year. I came back to purchase another one and they've raised the price by $11. No thanks.

Sigma F80 isn't just a brush, it's a magic wand that erases all your facial imperfections :). I finally gave into the hype about this brush because i was having some real deal problems when applying my foundation. Cheap sponges made my foundation streak horribly and my fingers didn't apply as evenly and made me look cakey. And honestly I was sick of it! So here is my story on Sigma Famazing brush! Im normally not a stickler for packaging but I was so pleased that my brush came in a nice secure bag with a plastic shaper on it. I took the brush out and closely examined and it was in perfect condition, brand spanking new. I prepped my face and dabbed on my foundation and worked the brushes magic. The feel of the brush on my face was so soft!! Within a matter of min my foundation was applied, I was so pleased that this required so little effort. I looked at the results and I literally gasped and gazed into the mirror. Perfection!! No streaks no spots, this brush gave me a flawless finish! The brush smoothed and blended my foundation so beautifully. And my foundation is pretty thick! (Mary Kay 607 Bronze) I was blown away!! Let me tell you Honey, your fingers will NEVER be able to provided you with such beautiful coverage. I will NEVER use my fingers again. Follow me in Instagram Kissmy_sashay

First off, I will say that overall, I like this brush. When I ordered it, I was shocked that Sigma sent it to me so quickly. The brush arrived less than 3 days later in the mail! The packaging was absolutely adorable. The brush came with a plastic cover in a red, silk drawstring bag. There was a pamphlet inside with information on the brush as well as other brushes in the collection. And yes, there is a card that offers a free gift for reviewing the product on Amazon (I would have posted a review anyway!). The handle of the brush is very sturdy and because its thick, you get great control during use. Sigma claims this is a dense brush and let me tell you, they are not kidding! This is the densest brush I have ever used! Its perfect for applying and blending my liquid foundation! I was impressed with the first application and I wanted to review it right away, but I knew my review would not be credible without having used it and washed it at least once first. The next day after my first use, I washed the brush and there was little fallout, only about 1 or 2 bristles. Also, the color of my foundation came off easily and the brush looked white on the tips again. Then I set it out to dry. This is where I kind of had a problem. The brushed didn't fluff up after drying, but I noticed the outer bristles were kind of way and they poked my hand when I touched it to see of it was dry. When I used it for the second time, my foundation still applied nicely with the brush, but the outer bristles did poke me. I'm not sure if I got a defective brush or something, but when I use it, I try to use the side without the wavy bristles. This is a little annoying. Overall, I am satisfied and I would recommend this to a friend.

It’s been about 4 years and I still have my Sigma F80 brush—no hair fall out, and no breakage. I’ve used it almost every single day since I first got this brush. The Sigma writing has started to fade, but besides that it’s still in perfect condition. I bought it from an Amazon seller named “Number 1 In Service” for $17.04, I’m not sure if the seller still sells it but his/her one is definitely legit. If it’s not the real thing than the fake brush is definitely of superior quality to last this long. Btw I’ve broken Eco Tools brushes before, so I wouldn’t say I’m the most careful brush handler. When I first bought it four years ago I was a little hesitant to invest this much money on one brush, but it has definitely paid off. I know it will last many more years—to infinity and beyond. Cleaning: I have not used any special kind of brush cleansing method to preserve my brush. I just use bathroom soap most of the time. Dish soap might be a bit tougher so avoid at all costs. If the makeup is a bit harder to get off I usually rub some castor oil on the tip of the brush to loosen up the colors. Then, I’ll go in with my soap and clean it. I don’t do any special drying techniques either, I just let it sit on the sink counter with a tissue underneath to pick up any excess water. I highly recommend buying this brush because it’s so versatile can be used with any foundation, and I’ve even used it to apply bronzer and blushes. Great for traveling because one brush is all you’ll need.

Amo os pincéis da sigma, queria repor o F82, não acho mais pra comprar, mas esse me atendeu

Love this brush for applying foundation. Glides on easily and smooth finishing. This is the third one I've bought, first 2 lasted over 10 years!

I have been using this brush for several weeks now and it's quickly turning into one of my favourite brushes in my rather large collection. I have used it with variety of liquid foundations, both as an application and buffing brush, and have found it to work amazingly with all of them. When I use it to apply foundation, I find it works the best if I dot the foundation onto my face and use the brush to blend it into the skin. Long smoothing strokes work the best for achieving flawless application. It also allows for building thin layers until desired coverage is reached. I even use it for applying concealer under the eyes and nose when I'm in a rush and it works well for this too. As a buffing brush it's great for thinner waterbased foundations that you can apply with fingers first and then smooth over with the brush for seamless effect. The brush is densely packed and a nice size to allow for quick application. I can compare it to the famous Shiseido foundation brush which I love too, but due to the smaller head which makes for slower and fussier application and I generally use it for special occasions. The Sigma brush is very soft and non-irritating on my sensitive skin. I'm quite fussy about foundation brushes as the coarser ones tend to turn my skin red and just feel unpleasant after awhile. This brush is a dream to use and quite calming. For several years now my HG foundation brush has been the Real Techniques Expert Face one. For that reason I put the a Sigma brush through lots of tests and I would go as far as say it is this bit better than the RT one overall. I feel the smoothing long strokes that this brush requires work better with the face shape and bone structure and allow you to work the foubdation right into the skin in a very even and streak- free way. The end effect is flawless skin, that if you have matched your foundation correctly to your skin, should look like your skin but much much better. Also due to the densely packed hairs and bluntness of the brush, it allows me to push the minimum amount of foundation I need to cover up imperfections well into the skin for a much longer lasting finish.

I really like this brush for liquid foundation, it blends really well without any streaking at all. You get a flawless finish, its better than anything (brushes or blenders) that I've used. I also find that I don't have to use a lot of foundation, it really goes a long way with this brush. I bought it mostly based on the reviews I read on here and it didn't disappoint at all. I've been using it for close a year now and it hasn't shed any hairs at all. Its held up very well. The weight of it is really nice, its not a light brush, and seems to be very well made. I would highly recommend this brush to anyone, you will fall in love with it.

Zunächst einmal zu dem Vorwurf vieler, hier würden Sigma-Pinsel verkauft werden, die nicht original sind, sondern billige Fälschungen. Das möchte ich nicht bezweifeln. Ich habe den Kabuki-Pinsel allerdings von einem autorisierten Händler erworben. Es genügt ein Blick auf die Homepage von Sigma und man kann einsehen, wo man die Sigma-Produkte erhält, bzw. welche Händler autorisiert sind. Ich kaufte bei etailz DE, der auch von Sigma autorisiert ist. Nun zum Pinsel. Der hält, was er verspricht. Ich habe vorher immer mit den Händen meine Foundation aufgetragen und stets das Problem gehabt, dass der Auftrag nicht schön flächig war, eher streifig und nicht so deckend wie gewünscht, obwohl meine Foundation eigentlich einen deckenden Auftrag verspricht. Als ich mich bei der mintfarbenen Parfümerie mal habe beraten lassen zu einer neuen Foundationfarbe, trug man mir diese mit einem Kabuki-Pinsel auf und schon sah mein Makeup perfekt aus. Zuhause dann wieder nicht deckend genug und streifig. Ich machte mich also mal schlau und schaute ein wenig Youtube und kam zu dem Schluss, dass wohl der Sigma F80 DER Pinsel sein soll, wenn es um Foundations geht. Ich tendierte erst dazu, mir einen billigen anzuschaffen, entschied mich dann aber doch für Sigma und wurde nicht enttäuscht. Schon beim ersten Verwenden saß meine Foundation perfekt und deckend. Beim ersten Mal hat der Pinsel noch ein wenig mehr Foundation aufgenommen, obwohl ich ihn schon angefeuchtet habe, aber das gab sich dann schnell. Das Auftragen ist absolut angenehm. Man kann das Produkt gut einbuffern oder auch einfach normal "aufpinseln", so wie man eben mit einem Pinsel ein Makeup aufträgt. Anschließend trage ich mit einem fluffigen Pinsel noch mein Fixierpuder auf und schon habe ich ein makelloses Makeup, ohne künstlich auszusehen. Ich kann den Sigma-Pinsel nur empfehlen, er ist wirklich eine Bereicherung für mich und wenn man drauf achtet, wo man ihn kauft und vorher mal die Sigma-Seite checkt, dann kann auch nichts schief gehen!