The Sigma Beauty Expert - Brow Design Kit contains every tool needed to shape and groom the most beautiful and defined brows. I love my eyebrows and I make sure that creating the perfect brows is a part of my beauty routine! Some may feel that $69.00 is a bit steep for this product, but I feel that you really get a lot, especially if you are a professional artist who needs the right tools for your clients. It’s a 15-piece set that includes everything you need for perfect eyebrows!
I love the packaging design for this product. The illustration on the front of the kit is absolutely gorgeous, as I am never disappointed with Sigma's designs. Like their other palettes, the kit comes in a cardboard cover that is removed to have access to the actual palette. The packaging seems durable and decent for travel, especially having that cardboard protecting the kit to ensure that the palette will not open during the transportation of your makeup case.
Here is a breakdown of everything from this incredible kit:
Brow Design Booklet
I love that Sigma includes these booklets or brochures with their products. It’s nice to have a little background on your purchases. The best part about this packet is that they give you a little insight about each item and how to achieve fab brows! This booklet describes when and how to use each tool and how to determine your brow shape.
Brow Scissors
I will admit, I do not groom my own eyebrows. I go get them waxed, as I don't have the patience or skill to groom them myself. I have extremely thick brows and have to go get them waxed to avoid looking like Groucho Marx. Because I do not do my own brow grooming, I will probably not be using these scissors. It is pretty cool to have in this collection since it is a full brow kit, but its not something that I will be needing.
Tweezers
These tweezers aren’t all that bad. I have a few sets of tweezers at home and since I don’t groom my own brows, I use them sparingly between the brows to avoid a disastrous unibrow. I didn’t use these tweezers to it’s full potential, but I did grab a few hairs from the middle and felt they grabbed pretty well. They probably aren’t my favorite set of tweezers, but still good enough for what I use them for.
Brow Design Stencils
I have never used brow stencils before because I never really had the need to; and I honestly don’t know anyone who has. I am sure that these stencils are useful for those who have very thin brows; or to beginners who need the extra guidance, but I have really no use for them. I am certainly not saying that they aren’t useful because I do think its great to include them in the kit!
Brow Highlighting Pencil
This is pretty darn cool since I love the highlight under my brows. I usually use a powder to highlight, but the pencil is pretty good and more precise depending on the look you are going for. This dual ended pencil has a soft pink side that provides a matte finish and a golden side that gives your arch a beautiful shimmer. I don’t love the matte side of the pencil since I usually like shimmer just under the brow. Furthermore, I am not too fond of the matte color.
Brow Pencil
I am quite picky when it comes to my eyebrow pencils, as I have used the MAC one in Lingering for YEARS (that’s until I discovered brow powder). This is another dual ended pencil with a medium and dark shade on each side and it’s a must have in this kit. At first I wasn't sure I loved the quality of the pencil, but after a few uses, I began to like it. I suppose with any new pencil, it can be a bit dry and chalky at first, and this one I think gets better after a few uses. I used the dark side of the pencil and really liked it!
Sharpener
You can never have too many sharpeners! There is honestly not much to say about this, as a sharpener is a sharpener to me. This one is large enough to sharpen the brow and highlighting pencils and you can definitely use it for the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils, Makeup Forever Shadow sticks and more!
Brow Design Gel
Brow gel is a must for me. Since I have thick eyebrows I suppose I get the brow equivalent of a cow lick….attractive I know. I will never forget the morning I started the eight grade, I woke up to crazy curled brow and no gel to help me! A nightmare for a teenager! Ever since then, brow gel is a must, must, MUST! I love that this is another dual ended product, with a clear gel on one side and tinted gel on the other. I have one issue with this product. I feel like the brush for the tinted gel should be a bit smaller. I think it may be too long of a wand, which makes it a bit awkward to apply the product without getting it all over the brow. I still like it, but once I apply it, I have to take a clean brow want to clean it up and brush it down a bit more.
Sigma Beauty Dual Ended E75: Angled Brow Brush & E80: Wand
I never got these brushes when they first came out so I was so excited to see that I got both in this kit! I am very happy with these brushes! I know that the angled brow brush is similar to any other brow brush, but I felt a difference with this one. I felt very in control when using this brush and it helps to create a precise brow with its angled and firm edge. I was a little iffy about it at first since I am used to using the Real Techniques Eyebrow Brush which is a lot larger and has thicker bristles, but I really felt this one makes my brows look a bit cleaner.
The Wand is probably like any other wand I have tried. I have a few in my collection and didn’t see a difference in quality with this one. Not saying I don’t like it, I really do, but it wasn’t anything spectacular. Because of my thick brows, I always get makeup stuck in the hairs, so this product is perfect to comb out my brows and tame it’s shape. Furthermore, it is perfect for combing through eyelashes. I don’t like using the same brush for my brows and lashes, so I ended up buying the E80 separately for that purpose.
The Wand is probably like any other wand I have tried. I have a few in my collection and didn’t see a difference in quality with this one. Not saying I don’t like it, I really do, but it wasn’t anything spectacular. Because of my thick brows, I always get makeup stuck in the hairs, so this product is perfect to comb out my brows and tame it’s shape. Furthermore, it is perfect for combing through eyelashes. I don’t like using the same brush for my brows and lashes, so I ended up buying the E80 separately for that purpose.
Brow Powders
Ahhh…yes…saving the best for last! I love the range of shades this kit provides, which makes it perfect for traveling artists! These powders are very smooth and do not have any fallout. Some brow powders can be a bit cakey, but I have no complaints about these! This kit contains 5 versatile brow powders in the shades Bella, Chloé, Scarlett, Natasha & Valentina. If you look in the booklet, you will notice that the same model is wearing all of the brow colors. I think that if you don’t have a heavy brow like I do, you can really get away with mixing it up a bit. I wear Natasha and the color is just perfect for me. The only downside is not necessarily for me, but redheads. I was watching a video from Vintage or Tacky and she said it is very difficult to find a shade that matches her red brows. The only color close to a red shade would probably be Chloé. Other than that, if you have really red hair, you may not be in luck with this kit.
From the left: Bella, Chloé, Scarlett, Natasha & Valentina
So there you have it. My new must have! A very long review, but you know what, I just love this kit and had to share it with you all! If you are interested in purchasing this product, please visit Sigma Beauty and get yours today. Luckily, this is apart of the permanent collection, so you can pick it up at anytime. A little costumer suggestion to Sigma…sell the brow powders separately for refills. I know that Natasha is going to be gone someday, and I would love to be able to replace it…MISS NIKI HAS SPOKEN!!!
Have you tried the Sigma Brow Design Kit?
If so, what do you think? If not, do you want to?
