(From left to right: EcoTools Powder Brush, Blush Brush,Foundation Brush, Eye Shading Brush,
Eyeliner Brush, and Lash and Brow Groomer)
When it comes to makeup brushes, I don’t mind if the hair is natural or synthetic. As long as the bristles are well-shaped, soft to the touch, and with the right bounce for the particular purpose, I think both natural and synthetic hair can potentially make good makeup brushes.
EcoTools is a line of makeup brushes and bath accessories made of materials that minimize the negative impact on the environment. With their makeup brush collection:
– The brush hair is made of animal-free taklon bristles.
– The handle is made of bamboo (which has a low impact on the environment and is highly sustainable).
– The metallic ferrule is made of recycled aluminum.
My favorites among them are the Blusher Brush and the Eye Shading Brush. The hair of the Blush Brush is very soft and dense and the brush picks up blusher powder easily and evenly. The brush is well-shaped so the blusher goes on very naturally and evenly.
The bristles of the Eye Shading Brush are soft and have a good bounce. I also like the fact that the tip of the brush is quite flat so it can help with a more precise eyeshadow application where needed.
I also like the Eyeliner Brush. The brush tip picks up powder easily and allows a fairly precise application. I generally find an angled eyeliner brush easier to use than a flat one. Plus the width of the brush tip is narrow enough for an easy application around the lash line.
The Foundation Brush and the Powder Brush are of fair quality, but I think it would be better if the Foundation Brush had a flatter tip and if the hair of the Powder Brush could be slightly denser.
The only item that might need some substantial improvement is the Lash and Brow Groomer. I feel that the bristles are quite hard to the touch and a little too stiff compared with some other brow brushes (even though a brow brush is meant to be relatively stiff).
The brushes are reasonably priced. The most expensive piece, the Powder Brush, is priced at 7.99 USD.
Overall, most of the EcoTools makeup brushes offer good choices at affordable prices. Whether your eco-friendly mindset extends to your beauty regime or not, these brushes are worth a look.
(Please check their website (link above) for the US stock list.)
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{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }
They look cute!
I rather synthetic bristles since I´m an animal lover, I would love to try these! :)
Thanks for posting PJ!
Hi Eru,
I think most of these brushes are of good quality and that they are quite affordable.
I think they are worth trying, and do let me know what you think if you have a chance to try them.
Thank you for leaving your comment again! :)
Hiya!
I’m a relatively new reader, but am pleased to find a beauty blog based in the UK!
I was just wondering how you managed to get hold of these brushes in the uk? I spent a good hour last week trying to find somewhere that sold them and shipped them over here.
:)
Hi Sally,
Thank you for reading my blog! :)
I need to apologise for having you spend so much time looking for a retailer that ships to the UK. I don’t think the US retailers listed on EcoTools’ page ship internationally.
I was contacted by EcoTools and they sent me the items to be reviewed on my blog. (Please have a look at the statement at the end of my blog.)
At the moment, about 45% of my readers are from the US, so I have been willing to review products that are mainly sold in the US. But I enjoy being UK-based very much, and I try to focus on brands (particularly Japanese brands) that are sold in the UK and not necessarily in the US.
Early next month, I will be reviewing items from another makeup brush line that is UK-based. Hope you will stay tuned!
Thank you again for visiting my blog and for posting your comment! Hope to hear from you again! :)
I’ve been on the hunt for new brushes, and these sound right up my alley (great quality and even better cost). I wish they did shipping, but I guess i’ll have to keep an eye out for them the next time I am at Ulta. Thanks for sharing :-)
Kenya
VB
Hi Kenya,
Thank you very much for visiting my blog! :)
I think they are worth a try, and the prices do seem very reasonable for the quality. As I mentioned, I think the quality of the Blush Brush and Eye Shading Brush is particularly good.
Do let me know what you think if you have a chance to try them! :)
Thank you again for stopping by my blog, and hope to hear from you (and Teneasha) again! :)