Sep 07, 2011 these are my current favorite brushes to use. In my opinion, the sigma e25 does as good a job as the mac 217 in fact i slightly prefer it and for what used to be a lot less money. When applicable ill mention if theres a sigma or mac dupe. Shipping offer valid on orders shipped to us addresses. The only way i ever spot the difference in a hurry, is when they are clean the white hair on the crownbrush one is more prominent in comparison to the m.
The sigma brushes are really good quality, a lot better than the crown brush quality and a. Each time i used the 168 my face looked muddy because the application was not good, so all in all, i feel the mac 109 brush does the better job. I would totally recommend the mac 224 as a concealer brush. There is a perfect dupe of mac 217 on ebay too and i will be sharing my thoughts on the same. Now you will only find me in a sephora to browse the aisles and longingly stare at the overpriced highlighters that adorn the makeup stands. I get more use of it than the mac 109 or similar density brushes. If that paleandfrostedlips look is your thing its not mine at all but to each his own, then you should take this shade for a spin. Mac 219 brush vs sigma e30 brush indian makeup and. Before you burn your pockets splurging on highend makeup and their bestselling lipstick, check out the best mac makeup dupes to get your hands on. Ive never had a shedding problem or anything with this brush thankfully but its not a brush i reach for all that often.
I know that sigma makeup brushes are supposed to be excellent quality and exact dupes of mac brushes. Nov 15, 2019 the best makeup dupes which really work makeup dupes savings and surprises. Now dont get me wrong, mac is a wonderful brand and i 100% support it, however if there is a product that does the same thing but costs a fraction of the price, i am all over it. I really wanna have good makeup brushes becasue i know they make all the difference in the world. I think its not quite as dense as the mac 109 is though. Nov 23, 2009 does anyone know here to find a dupe version that is really close to the mac 109 the mac brush is so expensive.
That is until i finally got my hands on the morphe m433 at imats a couple of weeks back. When i started out as makeup artist i opted for other brands but eventually found that mac s quality is still superior to the rest. My top 15 most used brushes affordable dupes for mac. Mac 129 short powder blush brush sigma f10 powderblush. Jun 05, 2015 the mac 224, mac 221, it cosmetics for ulta blending crease brush and mac 217 i think this look really shows how much precision the 221 allowed me to have. Mac 109 brush sigma makeup ss109 brush handle thickness. The sigma f05 is on the left, mac 109 on the right same in the picture above too. Wg is more close to the chikuhodo gsn04 density than the hakuhodo 210 or mac 109 both are denser and less versatile contrary to popular opinion. So for a long time i have been looking for the best dupes for the mac brushes at affordable prices. I hereby crown the mac 109 small contour brush for contouring, holy grail material. Apply, buff, and blend your makeup to utmost perfection with macs full range of professionalquality makeup brushes.
But that may be like soma is saying, i may have gotten a fluffy one or something. Made of natural hair, the mac 109 is dense yet soft, making the application and blending of products very easy. The mac 109 brush is a real workhorse and collects product well. The mac 109 small face brush with a roundeddome tip, densely packed bristles gave me the precision i desired. Many brush companies have claimed to make dupes of the mac 217 possibly most notable being sigma which has attempted many mac brush dupes over the years, but none of them cut the mustard for me when it came to softness and quality of bristles. I love this wg a lot, i would have preferred if it was even a bit less dense but it is really gorgeous.
There are some sigma brushes that are comparable to mac, but in no way are they the same. Pencil brush compared to sigma e30, morphe m431, mac 219 the bj brush is slightly longer, but also nice and pointed. My mac 226 is not as good as the sigma, its not as tapered. I tried to choose some of the more popular shades, since most people would be looking for lessexpensive versions of those. We will select a new brush set for you every month and youll be blending and buffing up a. The mac 109 is considerably more dense, round and domed, while the sigma has a more rectangular, flatter top.
There are now some great dupes out there that will save you lots of cash. The quality of mac is better than sigma and they do last longer. I use all of them on a daily basis as well as professionally when i am working with a client. Mac 217 brush dupesalternatives the truth is i dont think there is an absolute dupe for the mac 217 brush especially after using it consistently for a few weeks. Mac eye brushes eye shadow and blending brushes mac cosmetics.
It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye. The truth is i dont think there is an absolute dupe for the mac 217 brush especially after using it consistently for a few weeks. Sigma is one of the most respected dupe providers for mac brushes at this stage, and i was expecting this brush to be very similar to the mac 187 but they are not terribly similar. The mac 109 small contour brush retails for an insane sgd67. Stipplingduo fibre brush battle mac 187 v sigma f50 v. I really like the bdellium 945 dupe for the mac 109. But i was wondering if there are any mac brushes that you would consider a must have over the sigma dupe. Mac 109 small contour brush for contouring chubby faces. Free standard shipping and returns with any purchase.
Mac 187 however, despite their similarities, they perform totally different functions. I wanted to show you some options for every day brushes and compare the more affordable brands to the more expensive high end brushes and offer some dupes. Dupes for 24 of mac brushes sigma makeup brushes and crown brush on. Weve got our april morpheme and mac brushes in a showdown check out our april dupes. More than a humble blending brush, the 217 has the perfect tapered edges for crease work, while still being flat enough to lay down colour, and its soft enough to blend. I didnt have too much of a problem getting the precision i needed, but it is not a true dupe for the mac 219, which is. The crown brush c433 is a good alternative too, but it is a bit scratchy, so is the 99p ebay option. I have loved sigma brushes for a long time now, and can honestly say that i prefer sigma over mac. Dupes for 24 of mac brushes sigma makeup brushes and crown brush as we all know that mac brushes are considered to be the best brushes ever. These brushes are on par with budget brands like morphe and crown, which are also decent dupes for mac and sigma.
I ordered a little sigma makeup brush kit with maybe like six brushes i think. As i already have some sigma brushes and really like them i guess ill go with the e25. There are a lot of brushes similar to the mac 217 like sigma e25 blending brush, zoeva 227 soft definer brush, coastal scents blending brush and so on. Sadly the price of the latter has recently shot up from r195 i presume because of the exchange rate which is a real shame. Obviously these two brushes are expensive have amazing quality brushes and dupes for the mac ones. If you are going to purchase sigma do not buy the sigma version of the mac 109. As you can see below, the sigma e25 and mac 217 have bristles of almost the same length, but mac 217 is more dense and closely packed, as compared to sigma e25, which is fluffier. I do not have a single negative thing to say about this brush except the fact that it is not permanent. Beauty basics is a series covering basic products and tools that help to make applying your makeup easier. Here is a graphic to go along with the mac lipstick dupes list i created. Coastal scents pro blending fluff brush and sigma e25 mac 224. From nyx matte lipsticks to nyx foundation and concealer, these affordable makeup products are just as good as other brands, but the prices are so much more cheap. Paint brushes are very similar to makeup brushes and the majority of them are sold at affordable prices.
Standard shipping is always complimentary on mac gift cards. Im sure theres morphe dupes for a lot of these but i can never remember their names. Mac suggests using the 109 for contour powder products and thats what i use it for. Mac 109 small contour brush for contouring chubby faces like. Sigma eyes sigma is the cruelty free version to mac brush dupes mac vs. I read sigma eye shadow base, eye shadows and holiday releases. The best makeup dupes which really work makeup dupes savings and surprises. There are many good alternatives and this post is mainly to show what other brushes are available to achieve similar results read. I like sigma pencil brushes, even though they are not in my opinion like mac, because i can cut my crease very well with them.
Sigma brushes dupe guide new numbering system is a beautiful topic brushes dupes featured mac mac sigma brushes compared debate for apr 2020. I have since bought another one from sigma, number e25 with the same. In summary, the mac 168 was too big for me and couldnt give me the control i yearned to create naturallooking shadows on my face. Above are pictures of the mac 188 and crownbrush c404, other than the shape of the ferrule and the cut of the brush hair, there is very little difference between the two. Mac lipstick dupes the ultimate guide makeup tutorials. Mac brushes dupes if youre just getting into makeup and dont want to break the bank on brand name brushes. Heres a comparison of the sigma f05 formerly called the ss109 with the mac 109. Mac brushes though expensive really give you your moneys worth. Its not quite as shimmery as macs, but the pale, pinktones color is pretty darn similar. As we all know that mac brushes are considered to be the best brushes ever. I plan to organize my favorites series by function and ill further compare a bunch of different brands then. I suspect this is because mac user laser cutters in their brush manufacturing and can get a. I found the ss109 to be fluffier and not as densely packed as the mac brush.
Does anyone know here to find a dupe version that is really close to the mac 109 the mac brush is so expensive answer save. Mac 109 small contour brush perfect for the hollows of your cheeks. I have the travel sized e25 and i think i may actually like it better than my original 217. For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. Buy mac s professionalquality eye brushes to shade, blend, sculpt, define or line any part of the eye. The soft, smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencilshaped tip.
Morphe m433 vs mac 217 if there is one brush every makeup artist from here to edge of the earth has owned at one time or another, its the mac 217. They really help me take my makeup application to the next level. Mac 109 brush sigma makeup ss109 brush handle thickness comparison ss109 vs. In this post, i hoped to share my honest thoughts and experience with morphe brushes, and to perhaps debunk the myth that morphe has produced dupes comparable to sigma or mac brushes because quite frankly, to say morphe is the same as sigma should be heresy. I have been looking out for a mac 217 dupe from a very long time. The mac is far more structured to the sigma which again is another reason why i prefer it for my concealer. If youre on the hunt for good makeup dupes, look no further than nyx cosmetics. After all, the mac 187 is a duo fiberskunkstippling brush whichever terminology you prefer, while the sigma flat top kabuki, is well, a kabukibuffing brush. Mac 109 is a fan favorite but the complaint is that it loses its shape and i think its more expensive anyway. May 25, 2014 above are pictures of the mac and crownbrush c436, other than the shape of the ferrule and the cut of the brush hair, there is very little difference between the two. The mac 109 is denser, softer, and the brushhead itself is about 2mm longer. If mac makeup products are starting to put a dent in your savings, these makeup dupes will save you tons of money.
I have had my 217 for over 8 years and its starting to look its age and ive contemplating if i should repurchase or branch out into other brands. To view the entire series to date, be sure to visit the beauty basics, or you can view posts within the series about mac face brushes. The main difference really lies in the makeup brush handles, crownbrush uk have a matte black finish and feel lighter in weight, whereas m. The right side are the duped by and 61 ideas makeup dupes mac eyeshadow for 2019. Therefore i am slowly building and shifting to mac brushes. Refine by price to find cheaper dupes or by brand and availability for a product more accessible for you. Thank you so much the really informative and organized post of battle of the brands. Mac 109 small contour brush sigma f05 small contour. Jan 08, 2014 overall, i am afraid that the one and only mac 217.
Apr 25, 20 its also great for those shades that are discontinued out of stock, or you cant find at your local mac counter. People however tend to enjoy the elf studio brushes and theyre like 3 dollars. C cosmetics makeup brush dupes from crownbrush uk zoe. The 109 face brush picks up the right amount of contouring product with its dense bristles and deposits it on the face where you want it.
In fact this is the only type of brush that i have atleast 2 other cheaper dupes for. I only own the rt brushes so those are the only ones i feel comfortable commenting on. I know a lot of people, including myself, who have experienced the ferule coming apart from the handle. And you dont even have to take my word for it, i think the photos speak for themselves. As a mac paint pot dupe, maybelline color tattoo has a slightly different feel. I contour my cheekbones, forehead and sides and looks super. Sigma makes great dupes for mac brushes i have the full set and cant tell the difference as far as application. The best mac dupes you cant help but love beauty essential. Before i got the mac 109 small contour brush, i tried using the mac 168 angled contour brush to contour my cheekbones, temples and jawline, as what i always see marlena of makeupgeek do to create shadows on the face. They are a tiny bit fluffier than mac, at least the ones i have. Dupes for 24 of mac brushes sigma makeup brushes and crown brush.
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