If you wear mineral makeup like I do, you know that the trick to getting even coverage and a flawless finish is all in the brush you use.
I turn to kabuki brushes like a good friend. And the Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki F80 brush is my BFF.
It delivers medium coverage, so you don’t have to apply as many sheer layers as you typically would with a dome-shaped kabuki. And the bristles are so soft and gentle on your face.
Totally love this flat-top brush, and I’m going to tell you why!
Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki F80 Pictures
Sigma F80 vs Everyday Minerals Flat Top Brush
Left-Right: Everyday Minerals & Sigma
Left-Right: Sigma & Everyday Minerals
Claims: TRUSTED
- √ Delivers flawless makeup application
√ Makes buffing easier
Key Notes
- Name: Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki F80 Brush
- What I Paid: Nothing! (This was sent to me for honest review)
- Retail Price: $16 USD
- Where to Buy: Sigma Brushes
Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki F80 Review
If you recall, I previously raved about the Everyday Minerals Flat Top Brush – it’s what I used every single day. Then the Sigma F80 came sashaying in and my pupils dilated! So you know I had to compare it.
The Sigma F80 is very dense and extremely soft. These 2 characteristics make it ideal for applying foundation – liquid or powder. Since I don’t wear liquid foundation, I only tested this brush with dry mineral makeup.
The softness of the bristles is extremely important since this kabuki is meant for buffing. Scratchy bristles would irritate your face. You definitely don’t have to worry about that with this brush – it feels like a plush toy you’d give to a baby.
It did a good job at evenly distributing my mineral makeup, and buffing everything out with small circular motions really helped to create an airbrushed finish. The Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki F80 is a brush that I actually look forward to using every morning.
I really like the long handle because I feel like I have more control over application. You can hold it near the end to let the brush do all the work, or you can hold it by the ferrule when you need more precision.
Now it’s time for the comparison!
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Final Verdict: 10/10
I highly recommend the Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki F80 brush because it’s easy-to-use, has a sturdy construction that should last the test of time if you take care of it, and is a cinch to lather up when you wash it. This is an affordable foundation brush that lives up to its claims.
Have you tried the new round top synthetic kabuki or the angled synthetic kabuki? Do you think it’s necessary to have all three?
Hi Andrea! No, I haven’t tried the new angled or round-top synthetic kabukis from Sigma. Necessary? Well, that depends on your makeup needs. I find myself reaching most for flat-top kabukis because I wear mineral makeup and prefer medium-heavy coverage with fewer layers. I recommend a flat-top for those using it for foundation.
Round-top kabukis are great if you want light coverage or if you want to be able to build up coverage with more layers. They’re also great for bronzers or blushes when you really don’t want heavy color. Angled kabukis are great for blushes and contouring.
Hope that helps you decide!
Thanks for the advice. I have always used a flat-top kabuki for liquid foundation; although at times (like the summer) I feel like it applies too much product for such warm weather. I think I will try the round-top for lighter coverage; maybe see how it works with tinted moisturizers.
Yes, in summer, it can feel really disgusting to have a lot of foundation on your face, especially when it’s humid. Hope the round-top brush works out for you!
Received my new brushes a few days ago and I am IN LOVE with the round-top kabuki and the angled brush as well. The round-top works amazingly well with MAC Prolongwear foundation; I use less product with the same amount of coverage I would get with a damp sponge or my ELF flat top powder brush. The dense bristles really help to buff the foundation to a seamless finish on my skin and my husband can’t even tell that I’m wearing foundation. I just look like I have even-toned, flawless skin.
The angled brush works well with cream blushes. I don’t like to use my fingers with cream blushes, as I can’t ever seem to blend it in properly without blotches. This brush helps me acheive a natural, rosey glow.
Hey Andrea!
Thanks for checking back with us. Glad to hear you’re loving those brushes.
I bought a bottle of MAC Prolongwear foundation, but haven’t used it yet. Gonna try it with the round-top since it’s been working so well for you.
hi,
thx for your review! i cant wait to try mine! for the f80 brush, can you use it for compact powders and loose powders? if not, which brush would you recommend for powders? thx!
Hey Sam!
I’m so glad to hear that you found my review helpful. 🙂
If the compact powders and loose powders are mineral foundations, then yes, I would recommend this brush to use with them because it allows for a dense application.
But if you’re referring to compact powders and loose powders that are more finishing powders (i.e. used to set your foundation), I think this brush would make your look too cakey.
For finishing powders, I recommend a large fluffy brush so you just dust on a small amount of product. There are lots of these brushes on the market, but if you’re interested in Sigma specifically, I suggest the Large Powder F30 Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=F30&Click=969.
If you want to go with MAC (even though it’s way more expensive), they have the MAC 134 Large Powder Brush: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/146/1508/134-Large-Powder-Brush/index.tmpl
Hope this helps, Sam. 🙂
The Kabuki F80 is also my BFF.
Always by me 🙂
Hey Luna!
Glad that you’re enjoying the brush! Have you purchased any other Sigma brushes recently, or ones by other brands?