EcoTools MINERAL 5pc Make Up Brush Travel Set 1213
July 26th, 2010 | 
Author: makeup brushes
Author: makeup brushes
- Style 1213
- 5-piece set
- Material: Bamboo
- Color: Natural
Product Description
This earth-friendly brush set is packed with the 4 high-quality brushes you need to look beautiful. Great for Mineral Makeup. And, it shows respect for the planet. Bamboo handle has a low impact on the earths resources as it is a highly sustainable plant. Synthetic taklon bristles are 100% cruelty free. Sleek ferrule is made from recycled aluminum. Cosmetic case is made from natural cotton and hemp. 4 high-quality brushes inside a natural cotton & hemp case. Include… More >>
EcoTools MINERAL 5pc Make Up Brush Travel Set 1213
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I bought this brush set the other day for $13.80 + tax. Today I went to Duane Reade and they’re selling it for $11.99 + tax comes out to be less than $13. That and you receive the product instantly instead of waiting for Amazon to take 4 weeks to get it to you, so if you’re getting this product definitely check out your local drugstores. In regards to the product I saw at Duane Reade, the Kabuki brush can’t really be considered as a kabuki brush. It’s tiny about half an inch in diameter and has less “fur” than an eyeshadow brush, very sparse fur too. The only good point about it is it’s soft. When I get the brush I’ll try applying with it and see how manageable it is with the sparseness and update accordingly.
Edit: 5/16/2009
I got the brush 2 days ago (finally). The kabuki brush is the same I saw in Duane Reade. The brush was already distorted (flat) and refused to stay round even with a 24 hour shaping. The kabuki doesn’t pick up product evenly. It tends to focus on the center and as you try to build more product into the brush the brush won’t hold the powder. After one round of layering the mineral foundation onto my face using circular motions, the brush became extremely distorted. I think the handle just doesn’t clip the brush that well.
I got this for the kabuki and I thought the other pieces were nice add-ons, but it really doesn’t do the job. For $13 you can get a very nice kabuki and that’s probably what I’ll do.
Rating: 3 / 5
The material of these brushes is really fantastic, the bristles are very soft. However, these seem to be all odd sizes, not quite what I had expected. The largest brush, which I intended to use as a loose power brush, isn’t as big as I would like. I feel like I’m smearing the power on, not dusting. The next brush has a really small little handle or “nub,” it isn’t easy to hold and the brush part is actually too large to use for blush as I had intended. The other 2 brushes, which I thought I would use for eyeshadow, are actually too large for eyeshadow – if you want any control that is. Great material, not very useful.
Rating: 3 / 5
These brushes do a wonderful job of applying makeup. I am amazed that they are so reasonably priced and ecologically friendly. They are better, in my opinion, than the expensive brushes with animal fur.
Rating: 5 / 5
I don’t normally use make-up or any kind of product on my skin other than an acne preventer and lip balm so i’m not sure if i quite know what i’m talking about; but this is what i did this morning. I dabbed on some liquid foundation and used the powder brush to dust on translucent mineral veil, and the eyeshaddow brush and coverup brush to blend in some light color on my eyes and i think they work great. they don’t leave lines, loose bristles, or unblended areas on your face, plus, they have very decent coverage and don’t hurt your skin. I love em’ and i doubt i will ever use any other brand from now on.
(P.S. I bought mine at my local Walgreens for $[...], and i suggest you do the same. You wont have to wait for delivery [...].)
(P.S.S. I think they also sell Ecotools at Target, if you don’t have a Walgreens near you.)
Rating: 4 / 5
I’ve spent good money on brushes to only have to buy new ones to replace them due to shedding and them getting rough. I bought these and they were surprisingly soft to the touch. I use the foundation brush with bare minerals foundation, and the kabuki for for the mineral veil, works Great together. The eyeshadow brush is a wonderful eyeshadow brush that blends color very well. I use it for my daytime shadowing. The concealer brush works great with bare minerals bisque. I use all the brushes and for the price I would be happy to replace every few months. I’ve already washed the foundation brush and its just as soft as when i first purchased it. Great Quality for a Great price.
Rating: 5 / 5