Showing posts with label Brushes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brushes. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Monday, January 18, 2010

REVIEW: EcoTools 6 Piece Brush Set

Overall Rating: 4/5
Price:
$11-$14 CAD and single brushes alone range from $5-$9.
Packaging: Blush Brush, eyeshadow brush, concealer brush, angled eyeliner brush, brow and eye comb, and hemp brush roll.
Would you buy this again? Yes, I would!

***Description on package***

This earth friendly set shows respect for the planet:
-bamboo handle has a low impact on the earth's resources as it is a highly sustainable plant
-synthetic Taklon bristles are 100% cruelty free
-Sleek ferrule is made from recycled aluminum


(left to right) : blush brush, eyeshadow brush, concealer brush, angled eyeliner brush, brow and comb brush.

Blush Brush
This brush is insanely soft!!! I love it! It is dense and firm so it is perfect for precise application of bronzing powders. I use this to define the hollows of my cheeks.

Eyeshadow Brush
This brush is dense and soft much like the blush brush. However, I find that it doesn't pick up shadows well and is hard to blend colors with. I prefer my ELF $1 eyeshadow brush over this anytime.


Concealer Brush: (pic above)
This is my favorite out of the bunch! It's so soft .. well all of them are... but this one is the perfect shape for concealing under eyes. It's pointy at the tip and not too thin nor thick. It feels so smooth on my delicate eye area! It blends concealer easily without leaving streaks. Love this one so much! PS- There's also a foundation version of this brush which I have but haven't used.

Angled Eyeliner Brush:
I like this one too. It's stiff and really precise... it might be a bit too thick for gel or cream liners but it's great for blending eyeshadow closer to the lash line and filling in eyebrows.

Brow and Eye Comb:
Same as any other... I prefer lash combs that are made of steal/metal because I find the plastic ones like these always break off. Actually, I don't really use brow combs! I like spoolies (pic below)!
All in all, these brushes are awesome! Ecotools brushes can be found at your local drugstore. Since single brushes can cost up to $9.50 CAD, I highly recommend buying the sets that come with a hemp brush roll! If you wear mineral makeup, check out the Ecotools 5 Piece Brush Set. It comes with a Mineral Powder Brush, Concealer Brush, Eye Shading Brush, Baby Kabuki, and a brush pouch!

Until next time! Toodles!