Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds

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Longtime readers will remember my guide to makeup brushes. But how well, exactly, do you remember what each type of brush is for? Take my quiz to see if you can separate your Kabuki brush from your powder brushes.

Makeup and Beauty Blog Quiz

Drugstores aren’t always home to great makeup brushes, which is why Sonia Kashuk took so many of us by surprise.

Here’s a test of the H2 tag

But Sonia’s not the only one making superb yet affordable makeup brushes. Say a warm hello to Eco Tools and their fantabulous 5-Piece Brush Set ($10)!

Here’s a test of the H3 tag

They’re the softest drugstore brush heads I’ve ever used, even softer than Sonia Kashuk’s. That, coupled with the great price, makes this kit (which includes four travel brushes and a carrying case) a total steal.

Here’s a test of the H3 tag again this time directly above an image

From left to right: Eye Shading, Concealer, Powder/Blush and Baby Kabuki brushes

Made from the synthetic fiber, Taklon, Eco Tools brush heads feel both silky AND soft, LOL! — like my favorite fussy tabby’s fur (meow!).

The kit goes on sale next month and comes with the following:

• Baby kabuki brush: While not as dense as my MAC 182 Buffer Brush, this lil’ baby applies powder with aplomb. The small brush head really gets into the nooks and crannies around my nose.
• Powder/blush brush: You can use this brush to apply mineral foundation or face powder. I like to use it as a blush brush (both powder and cream), because the head fits precisely onto the apples of my cheeks.
• Concealer brush: I like the precision of very thin concealer brush heads. This head’s a little too big for my taste, but it still works like a charm, applying Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadows like a pro.
• Eye Shading Brush: A tapered brush great for simple washes of color over the entire lid, for crease work and for blending.
• Cosmetic Bag: Cute and tiny, this cotton and hemp bag carries all four of the kit’s brushes with room to spare.

Eco Tools wants to go green. Their brush heads aren’t made from animal furs, and their brush handles which fit nicely in the palm on my hand (I wish they were longer, though, sigh), are made from sustainable bamboo and recycled aluminum.

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