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post #451 of 574
3/2/10 at 3:45pm

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Originally Posted by Susanne View Post
But what is wrong with it?

Every customer is still free to choose a MAC or a Sigma brush I think.

I have brushes from both, they are a great mixture all together. And equal in quality for me.
Legally nothing (I think) but morally I think it is wrong to attack (or to let attack) the brand and its hype Sigma's success is based on. If there wouldn't have been a MAC hype there would be no Sigma.
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post #452 of 574
3/3/10 at 1:06am

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Who did order the new set? Any other comments?
I bought the new set because they had alot of brushes in that set that I don't have from MAC but wanted. The only MAC brushes I have from that set are the 222, 226, and 217. =]

Thus far (I personally feel it's kind of premature) I really like them. I've only used them once but I've washed all of them and didn't experience an obscene amount of shedding and no bleeding at all.

They're just as soft as the brushes in the original set. =] I plan on doing a review once I've used them more and had them for a little longer. But based on first impressions I really do like them! =]

I am a fan of Sigma brushes and have both some MAC and some Sigma. I think together they pretty much cover all my bases as far as makeup brushes go. =P The premium kit really does compliment the original kit nicely. I totally agree that they should sell these brushes individually because it'd be convenient if I want a back up of certain brushes or for people who already have some of the MAC versions in this kit. Hopefully they start selling singles soon, if not, check SIGMA MAKEUP they seem to be selling alot of the sigma brushes individually. Hopefully they get brushes from the premium kit on that website soon! =]
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post #453 of 574
3/3/10 at 1:11am

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac View Post
Legally nothing (I think) but morally I think it is wrong to attack (or to let attack) the brand and its hype Sigma's success is based on. If there wouldn't have been a MAC hype there would be no Sigma.
I agree with everything u said!
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post #454 of 574
3/3/10 at 2:05am

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Originally Posted by nichollecaren View Post
I have decided not to buy the whole set for three brushes. I'll use that same money and get the MAC ones...fooey Sigma...I was your advocate!!
haha... I hear you.
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post #455 of 574
3/3/10 at 2:40am

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac View Post
Actually I do like the video. It is a breath of fresh air in between all the Sigma adulation videos.

I haven't read the comments so I don't know what is going on there.

The posted comment in the end of the video from Simone is quite interesting. Maybe I am biased but I am questioning a passion that is based on copying. MAC brushes are very popular and if you are a makeup and MAC lover you probably would like to own most of them. But they are pricey and because not everyone can afford all the MAC brushes they want it was quite clever to fulfill this need with copycat (oops.. I said it) brushes.

The only Sigma passion in these brushes is the "SS" they added before the MAC numbers. Sigma was building their identity as a brand only on the MAC hype and clearly want to attract people that can't or don't want to buy MAC brushes.

I think for the value the Sigma brushes are great and I probably would have bought a few of the new ones if they would be released as singles.
But what really turned me off Sigma was TiffanyD's review about the new $149 set.
The way she was throwing around her MAC brushes with all the "whatever"s like if they are just a piece of crap in comparison to the Sigma brushes was just too much for me.
It is her channel so of course she has every right to make such a review but because she is sponsored/supported by Sigma (especially on their website) I do connect how I see Sigma as a company with this video.
very well said!
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post #456 of 574
3/5/10 at 4:08am

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if the SS150 is as soft as people say it is, and the quality of the rest of the brushes is as good, $149 for premium brush set is not so bad. I just have sticker shock as it's way more than what I would spend on any cosmetic item at any time

(I can make use of SS150, SS129, SS131, SS138, SS165, SS217, and SS222)
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post #457 of 574
3/7/10 at 6:46pm

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I recently got a SS 150 and it's soo NOT a MAC 150 dupe! However it is a MAC 134 dupe as it comes to shape , since I love my 134 and sold my MAC 150s because I never used them it's not a big let down but it wasn't expected

That's all I have to say since I only own 2 sigmas I bought off others to try and I prefer my MAC/Smashbox/Stila brushes
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post #458 of 574
3/7/10 at 8:40pm

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac View Post
Actually I do like the video. It is a breath of fresh air in between all the Sigma adulation videos.

I haven't read the comments so I don't know what is going on there.

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But what really turned me off Sigma was TiffanyD's review about the new $149 set.
The way she was throwing around her MAC brushes with all the "whatever"s like if they are just a piece of crap in comparison to the Sigma brushes was just too much for me.
It is her channel so of course she has every right to make such a review but because she is sponsored/supported by Sigma (especially on their website) I do connect how I see Sigma as a company with this video.
Completely agree with this.
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post #459 of 574
3/10/10 at 1:40pm

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No it was definitely inside the package. Even inside the brush roll itself smelled very chemically. I love my brushes and they are very good quality. I would order again from them. I was just wondering if anybody else had the same problem or if it was just my set.

I just received my set in the post today. I got the original set, not the new one so I could try them out.

Mine also had a VERY strong chemical smell to them. I haven't washed them yet but they feel lovely and soft so far. I'm sure the smell will go away after I have washed them - but yes, mine was very, very chemically smelling.
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post #460 of 574
3/11/10 at 1:55pm

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Ugh, so frustrated right now!!!

Why does Sigma insist on only offering the new brushes in a set!!! i just want a full sized ss217!!!

oh and the 165... Dangit.
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post #461 of 574
3/11/10 at 8:31pm

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for those of you who are interested in buying the Sigma Makeup Premium Brushes individually I emailed customer service for the website ACW - Authentic Wholesale Discount MAC and Other Cosmetics and they said this:

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Hi Christiana,
Yes we will have the brushes individually. We hope to have them by the end of the month/early April.

THANK YOU!!!
SHERI
ACW-ALLCOSMETICSWHOLESALE.COM
I hope that helps some of you. Hopefully Sigma offers the brushes from the premium kit separately by then, if not, that website is a great alternative for buying individual Sigma brushes.
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post #462 of 574
3/11/10 at 8:44pm

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for those of you who are interested in buying the Sigma Makeup Premium Brushes individually I emailed customer service for the website ACW - Authentic Wholesale Discount MAC and Other Cosmetics and they said this:



I hope that helps some of you. Hopefully Sigma offers the brushes from the premium kit separately by then, if not, that website is a great alternative for buying individual Sigma brushes.
Right now the only one I want is the ss226
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post #463 of 574
3/14/10 at 6:38pm

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Thank God!!
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post #464 of 574
3/15/10 at 11:49am

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Has anyone seen msfililocalola's review on YouTube about Sigma's brushes? It made me wonder about the consistency in quality of Sigma's brushes. I've seen Tiffany's review and other YouTube Guru's reviews on the brushes saying their great, and then there are other YouTubers saying that they are over hyped. I want to try them, but I don't want to pay a ton for shipping and end up with garbage.

I also agree that they need to have all their brushes up for sale individually, because I'm not interested in committing to a 120 dollar set of brushes that I don't need.
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post #465 of 574
3/15/10 at 11:59am

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Originally Posted by mintbear82 View Post
Has anyone seen msfililocalola's review on YouTube about Sigma's brushes? It made me wonder about the consistency in quality of Sigma's brushes. I've seen Tiffany's review and other YouTube Guru's reviews on the brushes saying their great, and then there are other YouTubers saying that they are over hyped. I want to try them, but I don't want to pay a ton for shipping and end up with garbage.

I also agree that they need to have all their brushes up for sale individually, because I'm not interested in committing to a 120 dollar set of brushes that I don't need.
My sister's co-worker has the Sigma SS187 and she loves it. Everyone's opinion is different so most people might love it and some hate it. I planned to purchase the SS150 and maybe the SS239 and SS188. I haven't really decided yet. I don't want to spend $42 on MAC 150 and hate it and can't return it because I have use it.
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post #466 of 574
3/15/10 at 12:30pm

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i have just ordered the ss119 and ss224 brush to try out. they were £6 each so for that price i can't go very wrong. if i like them i may get a proper set of them
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post #467 of 574
3/15/10 at 1:15pm

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The SS187 from my first set of Sigma brushes never bled, and neither did any of the others. All had very, very minimal shedding, and didn't smell. THis set was purchased almost a year ago when I first heard the buzz about Sigma. The second set, purchased about a month ago seems to be holding up almost as good- The SS187 from this set did have some bleeding, but it wasn't horrible. All the other brushes again had minimal shedding, the SS168 had issues retaining it's shape when drying but I used a brush guard this last time and it helped a lot. I think the quality of the brushes is mostly consistent, but there are a few things I can tell aren't the same. Overall, it was money well spent IMO.

I just got my advanced set Friday, but have yet to unpackage and wash them... Hopefully I'll get around to that sometime this week!
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post #468 of 574
3/16/10 at 12:44am

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i have to say, i've had my pro kit for about a year now, and after many washes, my 187, 188 , 109 are starting to bleed, and it's infuriating, especially since i use all three for foundation.
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post #469 of 574
3/17/10 at 6:38pm

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I've been thinking about getting the ss197 (when it comes back in stock). I was looking at some brushes online and philosophy had a brush that looked like the ss197, it is called the philosophy supernatural airbrush. I was wondering if anyone has both of these brushes and if they are basically the same or if one of them is better quality?

If someone does have both of these brushes I would love to see a picture comparison...

I would probably use the brush for foundation (I've been looking for a brush to use with cream foundation)
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post #470 of 574
3/17/10 at 6:48pm

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Originally Posted by LMD84 View Post
i have just ordered the ss119 and ss224 brush to try out. they were £6 each so for that price i can't go very wrong. if i like them i may get a proper set of them
Sorry stupid question- where do u order them from? from the US site? or somewhere else?
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post #471 of 574
3/17/10 at 9:12pm

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Originally Posted by sweets4 View Post
Sorry stupid question- where do u order them from? from the US site? or somewhere else?
you can place your orders on the sigma website

Sigma Makeup

yupps! (:
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post #472 of 574
3/18/10 at 10:45am

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Sorry stupid question- where do u order them from? from the US site? or somewhere else?

i ordered from love-makeup.co.uk which is a uk site. speedy delivery and also the person who owns the site is lovely

with my ss224 and ss219 i got a mini 217 brush included. from first use after waashing i would say that the mini ss217 is terrible. it shed all over me and for some reason there was one super long hair on it poking out that i had to pull out. so not impressed with the freebie! however the other two brushes seem very good
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post #473 of 574
3/18/10 at 3:47pm

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^^^ Really? I love the mini SS217! Perfect brush for me
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post #474 of 574
3/18/10 at 7:08pm

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^^^ Really? I love the mini SS217! Perfect brush for me
do you also have the MAC 217?

or does anyone have both the MAC 217 and SS217 - that can compare?
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post #475 of 574
3/18/10 at 11:21pm

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Originally Posted by RandomnessWithK View Post
do you also have the MAC 217?

or does anyone have both the MAC 217 and SS217 - that can compare?
I did a whole comparison between the two on my blog. Here's the link to the entry if you're interested. Memoirs of a Shopping Addict: Review: Sigma Makeup SS217 vs MAC 217

You can watch the video or read the entry... whatever your preference is really. Both say pretty much the same thing. =] Hope this helps.
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post #476 of 574
3/19/10 at 5:08am

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^^^ Really? I love the mini SS217! Perfect brush for me
perhaps i got a bad one? i am comparing it to my mac 217se from the antiquitese collection. but yes i really don't like it. i just didn't get where the super long hair came from.

also the full size ss224 is actually more scratchy feeling than my mac one.
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post #477 of 574
3/21/10 at 12:06am

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Originally Posted by RandomnessWithK View Post
do you also have the MAC 217?

or does anyone have both the MAC 217 and SS217 - that can compare?

I have both. Actually, I have 2 of the SS217s because they came free with two separate orders. While I do like them, I don't think they're an exact dupe of the MAC 217. The bristles are a bit longer and the head seems to flatten out slightly; my MAC version is a bit fluffier. I think the SS217 works well for applying concealer. It will do the same job as the MAC 217 (as the MAC 217 is quite multipurpose) but it doesn't look or feel quite the same.
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post #478 of 574
3/21/10 at 1:25pm

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i got my first sigma brush today - the kabuki. it shed like crazy when i first cleaned it! i hope it'll stop, it lost like 20 hairs!
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post #479 of 574
3/21/10 at 1:59pm

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Any reports on the ss134 and ss138?
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post #480 of 574
3/23/10 at 1:27am

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Oh cute! The pink travel brushes are up at ACW too!
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