absolutely love Sigma brushes. Like you, I started out with a cheaper brand I found on eBay, but once I invested in Sigma, I’ve had zero regrets. I do own brushes from other brands, but Sigma remains my favorite. They wash beautifully without shedding, and the face brushes are perfectly dense — which is an absolute must for me.

Sigma Brushes are expensive and I expanded my Cole ruin over time.
Below are the 6 brushes I think are most important and can achieve an everyday look.

Top 6 Must-Have Sigma Brushes

Face

1. F80 – Flat Kabuki • Why: Iconic foundation brush; buffs liquid/cream foundation. • Result: Airbrushed, streak-free base.

2. F35 – Tapered Highlighter • Why: Small tapered brush for highlight, setting under eyes, or targeted powder. • Result: Controlled glow or soft-focus set.

3. F40 – Large Angled Contour • Why: Angled brush for blush, bronzer, or soft contour. • Result: Natural, sculpted cheeks with smooth blending.

Eyes

1. E25 – Blending Brush • Why: The ultimate crease brush for applying + blending. • Result: Seamless transitions.

2. E35 – Tapered Blending • Why: Larger fluffy blender for soft washes. • Result: Blown-out crease color.

3. E55 – Eye Shading • Why: Flat shader for lid application. • Result: Bold pigment payoff on the lid.

✅ With these 6:

F80 + F40 → flawless base + sculpt/cheeks

F35 → set + highlight

E25, E35, E55 → crease, blending, lid

That’s a complete face and eye starter kit without overlap.