EcoTools Bamboo 5 piece brush set
For a long time I used the makeup applicators that came with the blush/eye shadow kit to do my makeup. It was through IMBB that I learnt that using brushes makes a big difference to your make up and it is indeed very true. I had been looking to buy a good makeup brush set since a long time. Vega brushes were always around but somehow I wasn’t convinced to buy them. Being a novice, I wanted to invest in a good set of brushes so that I can learn and experiment as much as I want and then move on to higher brands if required.
During my recent visit to the US, I laid my hands on the EcoTools BAMBOO 6-pc Makeup Brush Set 
Cost: 11 USD
Availability: In the US – at Target, Walmart, Walgreens, RiteAid. Online: Amazon, eBay, drugstore.com
Ecotools says:
- Earth-friendly beauty. 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.
- Cosmetic brush roll is made from natural cotton and hemp
What the set contains:
- Blush brush
- Eye Shading brush
- Angled Eyeliner Brush
- Concealer Brush
- Lash and Brow Groomer
- Cosmetic brush Roll
These are the softest brushes I have ever come across. By soft I mean baby soft. It feels like how a chiffon sari feels on your skin. So soft, light feather touch.
Blush Brush:
This is the softest Brush I have ever used. It is dense and thick – picks up a good amount of product in one go. I even use it to brush powder all over my face. Though the brush looks big and fat, it is very light in weight.
Eye shadow brush:
I had used only sponge tip applicators that come with eye shadow kits to apply shadow on my lids. The tiny handles were not very easy to use. Using an eye shadow brush made a drastic change to the way I apply eye makeup. The brush bristles are super soft and dense. They pick up a lot of color and one swipe and you are done unlike sponge tips. It does a good job at blending colors as well.
Angled Liner Brush:
This brush made eye liner application a cake walk. I have the most unsteady hands and it took me ages to get a decent line on my lids. I use this brush to apply shadow liner, liquid and gel liner on my lids and it is so easy. I have also used this to apply shadow on my lower lash line too.
Concealer brush:
I love the size of this brush. It fits the under eye area so well. Though I prefer using my fingers to apply concealer, this brush does a very god job in blending it. I have even used it to blend my eye shadows.
Brow & lash Groomer:
I use the lash groomer more often especially when I end up having clumped lashes after applying mascara (Still learning how to apply mascara without clumping my lashes). It is easy to separate my lashes using this. I don’t have a habit of combing my brows but now that I have this I like to comb them. They look neat and shapely.
Cosmetic Brush roll:
I just love it. It is very travel friendly – light and would fit into any purse. It has 5 casings in it to hold all the 5 brushes. And a cute little ribbon to tie the brush roll.
What I Like:
I am totally in love with this brush set. I wish I had bought it earlier. I regret not buying the eye brush set and the cute kabuki brush.
- The quality of the brushes is excellent. It is comparable to high end brushes.
- Baby soft bristles. I love how dense they are .You just feel like running them on your face over and over again.
- The length of the brush is just perfect. It gives you good control while using them.
- Travel friendly – Light weight and easy to carry in a brush roll.
- I have washed these brushes every time I used them (using the method mentioned on this blog) and they have not shed hair.
- Totally eco friendly.
- The Price – not heavy at all on your pocket. It’s a steal.
What I Don’t Like about Ecotools Brushes
- If you keep the brushes in the brush roll without washing, the brush roll can get stained a bit. However, the brush roll can be washed.
- I just wish these were available in India too.
Apart from that there is absolutely nothing that I don’t like about them. This is my first makeup brush set and I love it totally. Whether you are a novice or a professional – you won’t regret buying these makeup brushes.
These brushes are now an integral part of my life and I just can’t do without them. Now I totally understand what it means to invest in a good set of makeup brushes. Of all the makeup purchases I have made over the months, thanks to all of you here at IMBB, this has been my best buy till date. These brushes have received a lot of attention from various people in this blogosphere and YouTube and Ecotools truly deserves it.
Will I repurchase: Yes, I just can’t wait to buy the eye brush set and kabuki brush. Let’s see when that will be.
I also wish these were available in INdia too…………. :(( :((
I love the ecofriendly products…..and the brush roll is so unique and pretty :-* :inlove:
great review :happydance:
Thanks Jinal 🙂
they are so so prettty…sach kaash india main milte.. 🙁
U askd abt fullform of POD na.. Itz proof of Delivery… 🙂
thanks Samin.. 🙂 :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks:
Yup, just wish they come to India soon.
Awesome review!! I always had my eyes on ecotools brush set on amazon, but somehow didn’t know if I should buy it or not.. Thanks for the review!! I think now I can give it a go!! :waytogo: :waytogo: :waytogo: :waytogo: :waytogo: :waytogo: :waytogo:
Trust me you won’t regret buying them 🙂
They looks so good…have seen them on a couple of other blogs too – all positive reviews 🙂
True, I haven’t seen a negative review too.
me liking them too. i also have a lot of crappy brushes and i think its time i buy some good ones :)) my mother would be off to usa in 2 months and i will ask her to get these :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Cool…Time to make your list of goodies from the US :jiggy2:
so cute !! :inlove: :inlove: :inlove: … MARNINGGGGGGGGG RADS !!!!!!! :toothygrin: :toothygrin: :toothygrin:
Hiiii Tinkerbell :toothygrin:
hiyaaaaaa rads !!!!!!!!!!!!!! still strugglin to get work done ????? HAHAHAHAHAHA
dunno abt u BUT I SURE AM STRUGGLIN TO COME UP WITH AT LEAST 1 SENTENCE for my abstract writing 😆 😆
aww.. i too want the feel of soft soft brushes 🙂
:happydance: :happydance: :happydance: :happydance: (sorry just wanted to try this icon … so cute !! )
I wonder if these brushes have any negative review.. Awesome..They remind me of The Body Shop brush..just better. :))
I was confused to buy this set or the TBS mini brush kit. I am glad I bought this. I found the brush handles of the TBS brush kit too short.
I have read rave reviews abt this….. dying to get my hands on them but they are so expensive on ebay 🙁
I hope you find them soon. 🙂
why are all good stuff available in US only :((
looks lovely.seriously wanna get my hands on this someday!!
even i wish these brushes were available in india
Guys, this set is available on Amazon :yes:
have added the link in the post. :))
hey Aydee Nicely reviewed. :bravo: :bravo: :bravo: :bravo: ..I have recently ordered it online @buyincoins.com… waiting for the deliveries 🙂
I hope you like them as much as I do 🙂
lovely review Aydee. even I use them… they are just bliss 🙂
Sheer Bliss 🙂 :jaiho: :inlove:
ya i want dem in india too…
I have these brushes, and they are amazing! They are a must have!!
Yup. A must have. :jaiho:
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This brush set looks great AyeDee! We never realize the difference makeup tools can make to our looks till we use them. I wish these were available in India too.
Very true Ankita, A good set of tools makes a big difference. I didn’t realize the importance of brushes till I used them.
:waytogo: :waytogo: Wonderful wonderful article Ayedee!! :bravo: (love your name too..what does it mean??)
About the brushes, incidentally i recd this as a gift from a friend of mine recently who came down from the US. And what a perfect time too since I had only about recently started using brushes to put my makeup on – thanks to IMBB and YouTube. :jiggy2: :jiggy2: I used to use Vega and still do but only the Foundation brush from Vega. The first blush brush from EcoTools is just so wonderful. Glad this kit has got good reviews. Also, big thanks for telling us which brush does what cos i seriously didnt know the eyeliner and concealer brush till u mentioned it..so big thanks and great article :waytogo:
Mine ecotools set from buyincoins never arrived…ordered last year in novemeber… :waaa: :waaa: :waaa: :waaa: :waaa: :waaa: :waaa: :waaa: