Sigma Beauty started in 2009 with a set of synthetic, high-quality makeup brushes [1] that didn't shed and applied makeup like a dream. YouTube "beauty gurus" raved about them and my teenage heart lusted for these affordable tools (but alas, I did not have a credit card). Ten years later, I'm a beauty editor who owns dozens of these cruelty-free [2] babies and couldn't recommend them more.
While the brand has expanded into colour cosmetics [3] and other kinds of tools, the makeup brushes are still the crowning jewel of the collection. Each brush is as soft as velvet and blends in powder, liquid, and cream products easily. Sigma has tons of brushes available (many of which are exceptional, in my opinion), but I've narrowed down the brand's massive selection to 15 I think everyone should own.
Check out the picks, ahead.
Sigma Beauty F80 Flat Kabuki Brush
The Sigma Beauty F80 Flat Kabuki Brush [4] ($25) blends foundation onto your skin quickly and seamlessly. The dense bristles help to get a full-coverage look on your skin.
Sigma Beauty E55 Eye Shading Brush
Pack on your eye shadow with the Sigma Beauty E55 Eye Shading Brush [5] ($16) to get the best colour payoff.
Sigma Beauty E40 Tapered Blending Brush
Get rid of hard edges in your eye makeup by using the fluffy Sigma Beauty E40 Tapered Blending Brush [6] ($17).
Sigma Beauty E06 Winged Liner Brush
The tiny Sigma Beauty E06 Winged Liner Brush [7] ($15) is ideal for getting the most precise lines. Use it to fill in your brows, or apply eyeliner with the sharpest wing.
Sigma Beauty E10 Small Eye Liner Brush
The ultra-thin Sigma Beauty E10 Small Eye Liner Brush [8] ($11) is perfect for lining your eyes with gel liner or shadow.
Sigma Beauty F82 Round Kabuki Brush
The rounded head of the Sigma Beauty F82 Round Kabuki Brush [9] ($25) makes blending in face makeup with the easy.
Sigma Beauty F40 Large Angled Contour Brush
If you're a fan of powder contour or bronzer, you need the Sigma Beauty F40 Large Angled Contour Brush [10] ($23). It's the perfect size to sculpt out your cheekbones.
Sigma Beauty E15 Flat Definer Brush
The Sigma Beauty E15 Flat Definer Brush [11] ($15) is great for wiggling along your lash line to smudge liner or applying shadow. It's thin edge allows precise application.
Sigma Beauty E30 Pencil Brush
Blend eyeliner and eye shadow beneath your eyes with the Sigma Beauty E30 Pencil Brush [12] ($15). It's also small enough to reach the inner corners of your eyes.
Sigma Beauty F25 Tapered Face Brush
Sweep the Sigma Beauty F25 Tapered Face Brush [13] ($34) across your cheeks for perfectly applied blush.
Sigma Beauty F75 Concealer Brush
Cover under eye circles and blemishes with the Sigma Beauty F75 Concealer Brush [14] ($16). Using it along with liquid and cream concealers will allow exact application.
Sigma Beauty F77 Chisel and Trim Contour Brush
Dip the Sigma Beauty F77 Chisel and Trim Contour Brush [15] ($23) into a cream or powder contour shade and chisel out your cheekbones and jawline in a flash.
Sigma Beauty E70 Medium Angled Shading Brush
Define your crease with the Sigma Beauty E70 Medium Angled Shading Brush [16] ($16).
Sigma Beauty 3DHD Precision Brush
The unique shape of the Sigma Beauty 3DHD Precision Brush [17] ($20) allows you to apply concealer to hard to reach areas of your face, like the corners of your eyes and around your nose.
Sigma Beauty E46 Shader Inner Corner Brush
Finish off your eye look by precisely applying a shimmery-highlight shade to your eyes with the Sigma Beauty E46 Shader Inner Corner Brush [18] ($11).