Ecotools Wonder Cover Complexion Brush | Review

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I recently received a request to review, "an impressive, effective, cruelty-free foundation brush that is very affordable"– and normally such a request could present a challenge. However, I just so happened to have been testing a brush that fit that criteria at about the time of the request.

The EcoTools Wonder Cover Complexion Brush, which was designed with 100,000 soft bristles for full coverage of liquid and cream foundation coverage, can be used wet or dry for a stunning steak-free finish. The thick and wide oval brush head is very densely packed with synthetic cruelty-free bristles that are tapered for ease of use and impressive efficacy. I tend to dot my foundation directly onto my face with my fingers, and blend it out for a flawless finish with the brush. Unlike natural hair brushes, that tend to be more porous, and therefore absorb, and waste, foundation, synthetic bristles do not. For more coverage, simply use the dry brush to blend foundation, but if you seek a more sheer finish– then dampen the bristles for lighter coverage. The thick bamboo handle is also tapered, and it is very comfortable in the hand, and the sturdy ferrule is made of recycled aluminum. The brush, in its entirety, is very nicely balanced, and very easy and pleasant to use.

According to Ecotools,

The Wonder Cover™Complexion brush is designed with 100,000 bristles for full coverage of liquid and cream foundation coverage in less time. Brush can be used wet or dry.

With a simple sweep, camouflage common skin issues like rosacea, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. Dampen bristles for a more sheer application. Use brush wet or dry. To start, dab top of brush in small amount of foundation. Gently glide color starting in the middle of face working outward towards the hairline. Use long and short strokes to cover entire face and prevent streaks.

Features:

• Handcrafted with Wonder Cover Technology bristles for full, natural-looking coverage.
• Cruelty Free: EcoTools loves their furry friends! Their products are PETA certified, meaning they are 100% cruelty free and vegan.
• Recycled Materials: EcoTools believes in giving a new purpose to old things. That's why EcoTools' products are made from recycled aluminum and their packaging is made from post-consumer recycled plastic and is 100% recyclable.
• Renewable Bamboo: The handles on EcoTools' products are made of renewable bamboo, one of the fastest growing plants on the planet!

4" L x .5" W

Note the extent to which the head is oval and densely packed with synthetic bristles.

The handle is made from Bamboo, which is a sustainable, eco-friendly material

Overall Assessment: I am really impressed by this foundation brush, and I use it all of the time. At $8.99 it is a real bargain, and it was a very worthwhile purchase. In fact, I use it so often that I plan to buy a second one so that while one is being washed the other will be in use. A+

$8.99 from Ulta, Target and Walmart (Affiliate Links).
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Eco Tools Bamboo Finishing Kabuki Brush Review

I have been really happy with the Eco Tools brushes that I have collected. Their brushes are eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and cruelty-free. Thankfully they make good quality tools that are both effective and  pleasurable to use. Their Bamboo Finishing Kabuki is one of my favorite brushes that they make. The sustainably harvested bamboo handle resembles an old school shaving brush. It is very comfortable to hold because the contours conform nicely to the shape of the hand. The two-toned taklon bristles resemble the ever popular duo-fiber skunk brushes made by MAC, MAKE UP FOR EVER, and many other manufacturers, but this Eco Tools brush has only synthetic bristles.

One of the hallmarks of Eco Tools bristles is just how soft they feel on the skin without sacrificing efficacy. This brush, according to Eco Tools, was designed to apply powder, blush and bronzer. However, I find the head much too large and long, and it lacks the appropriate density to make it an effective tool for the application of  blush or bronzer. Instead I find it effective for the application of finishing powder, blending foundation, and for the final buffing of all products. Mine has never shed a single hair, is easy to wash, dries quickly, and never bleeds. The base of the handle is flat allowing it to stand upright on its own.

Overall assessment: I like this brush. It is soft, easy to use, and effective for a limited scope of uses. I do not feel that it is a good blush or bronzer brush, and frankly I have no idea why they would claim that it was made for that purpose. The price is also extremely reasonable ranging from about $6.00-$8.00. I picked mine up for around $6.00 at Walgreens.

Eco Tools Bamboo Bronzer Brush: Budget Friendly, Eco Friendly, and Fantastic!

EcoTools is a cruelty-free eco-friendly company that makes a few truly amazing brushes. Chief among them, in my opinion, is their Bamboo Bronzer Brush.

Create a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow with this beauty editor favorite! Our widely-acclaimed bronzer brush features soft, cruelty-free taklon bristles, a recycled aluminum ferrule and heavy bamboo handle.

While EcoTools markets this as a bronzer brush- I would suggest that it is more of a multitasking long handled Kabuki brush instead. In addition to being a good bronzer brush- it also does an extraordinary job of applying and buffing loose and pressed powder, buffing blush, buffing out foundation, and just about anything else you can think of. 

As you can see this brush has a very densely packed domed head making it an extraordinary choice for powder products. It is unbelievably soft to the touch without compromising efficacy. The chunky handle is made of sustainably grown bamboo, and is comfortable to hold. Some people find the handle to be too thick, but I really like that it feels substantial in my hand. I will also add that even after repeated washings my brush still hasn't shed a single hair.

Overall assessment: This is a remarkably good brush for an amazing price. I use it often and really love it.

$9.99 at Rite Aid and Target, but there are online deals for even less.