Brand: Ecotools
Product: Bamboo Six Piece
I had lunch this weekend with a girlfriend who surprised me with an early birthday gift. I love presents! Don’t you? I especially love girly-girl presents like the six piece makeup brush set with which my friend gifted me. The set was produced by a company called Ecotools that specializes in “earth friendly beauty”. What could be better than a girly-girl present? Why, an eco-friendly girly-girl present, of course!
My friend snagged this set for me thinking that I could review it for the blog. She scored it at Walgreens for a measly $11 and change. The set includes a blush brush, eye shading brush, angled eyeliner brush, lash and brow groomer, and concealer brush all tucked inside a brush roll made of hemp and cotton. The handles are made from bamboo, which the packaging explains is a highly sustainable plant and thus has a low impact on the earth’s resources. The bristles are completely synthetic and cruelty free. Even the ferrule attaching the bristles to the handles are made from recycled aluminum. That a company would put this much thought and effort into producing a product in such a responsible manner is remarkable. The fact that they could manufacture such a product and offer it to the public at such a reasonable price is truly breathtaking.
Now, I’m far from being an environmental crusader. I can do better, a lot better. Often times I sacrifice what’s best for the environment for what’s best for me. I must say that I make no sacrifice when I use these brushes. Admittedly, I’ve only been using them for three days, but I’m hooked. The quality is superb, and the bristles are luxuriously soft, and they out-perform my previous set of budget brushes from Sonia Kashuk (which cost about twice as much as Ecotools). Support Ecotools and support a company with a conscience. These sets make great girlfriend gifts and stocking stuffers. Just don’t forget to gift yourself with one too!
Cut Costs Cuties!
Gemma
