4 Sept 2011

EcoTools: 6 piece eye brush set

Ecotools is a earth friendly,cruelty free company,launched in 2008 their products features innovative earth friendly materials,1% of Ecotools annual sales is donated to 1% for the Planet...how cool is that...there is a way of beautifying our selves without being cruel:)
I bought a six piece eye brush set from Ecotools that comes in a plastic pouch which proudly says..
Handles made from bamboo a highly sustainable plant.
100% cruelty free soft taklon bristles.
recycled aluminum ferrules.
Natural cotton and hemp travel case.
Reusable storage pouch.






I got confused when i first had this cloth case in my hands...i was like "where the hell is the sixth brush"...i read the description on the back of the pouch and discovered that the sixth piece is actually the cloth case...frankly i got a bit displeased:( .... "6 piece eye brush set" can be misleading to some people.
The darling little case has "five" brushes and a mirror which isn't the best quality,the brushes aren't exactly travel sized but these are not even regular sized...the kit includes;

Large eye brush.
Angled crease brush.
Highlighting brush.
Petite eye shading brush.
Smudge brush.
A travel case with mirror.

Lets see how Ecotools recommends the use of each brush and how i like using them.

LARGE EYE BRUSH: Eco tools says; "apply and blend shadows"
i think this brush is too big for eye shadow application...i like it better for nose contouring and for highlighting the cheek bones.i still use it for eyeshadow application but i dont think it is the best brush for this purpose.

ANGLED CREASE BRUSH: Ecotools says; "softly apply color to crease for definition"
it is also a good brush for nose contouring,highlighting brow bone, you can use it as you wish...i prefer to use it for highlighting the brow bone.

HIGHLIGHTING BRUSH: Ecotools says; "perfect for highlighting the brow bone and inner corners of eyes"
this is the my most favorite brush from this set...i love it for blending the crease color...it is great for highlighting brow bone,i also apply eye shadow with it all over my eyelid,it is great for blending...its a very versatile brush!

PETITE EYE SHADING BRUSH: Ecotools says "use with deeper or accent colors for a bold look"
this is a great brush for minor detailing...and also a good one for smudging eyeliner or blending and applying eyeshadow on the lower lash line!

SMUDGE BRUSH: Ecotools says "smudge shadow and liner along lash line for a smokey look"
another favorite of mine...i use it exactly how Ecotools recommends..it does the job wonderfully!





Their earth friendly,cruelty free nature and their reasonable price is not the only reason why i liked them...the brushes are high in performance as well as good looking!!all the brushes are fluffy soft and very dense...denser brushes tends to deposit more powder so don't pack much product you don't want to apply more than required.these brushes don't require much storage space and are very light weight to travel with..i washed them twice and no shedding at all...the washing didn't effect the softness of the brushes.in my opinion this brush set is a must have and i will try more brushes from Ecotools.if you are in Pakistan you can buy these brushes from http://www.just4girls.pk.

19 Aug 2011

E.L.F Studio Blush In Fuchsia Fusion.

who doesn't know e.l.f now...they offer quality products at a very cheap price...some of their products are pretty comparable to high end brands... their products are not easily available in shops and most of the time can only be purchased online.. yeah! we all know this already!! but i am sure not many of us know that their products are 100% cruelty free and the company supports PETA's no fur campaign,another reason to like their brand:)
the good news is that e.l.f is now available in Pakistan and you can shop online www.eyeslipsface.pk 
as the title says the blush i am reviewing is from studio line and the color is Fuchsia Fusion. 
   



























 
PACKAGING: studio line blushes are packaged in thick black plastic...the packaging is very sleek and it has a mirror inside,a clear window on top so you can see the color inside..it is very light weight to carry in your bag...5/5 for packaging!

PRODUCT: i prefer to use makeup that blends effortlessly,this blush blends very smoothly and easily.i am not sure if the formula vary from blush to blush but this color is very smooth and i have no complain with the quality of this product,it has a great staying power and no fragrance.

MY THOUGHTS: i am addicted to wearing this blush everyday,the color is gorgeous,it blends easily...I would describe it as a bright cool toned pink and it has very fine silver/gold glitters...it looks too bright in the pan but once its on it looks very smooth and cool toned pink...the shade is buildable..i am not a fan of glittery products but this has such gorgeous gold and silver glitters...if you don't like glitters just dust them off from the brush....simple!! the swatch in the picture doesn't justify how gorgeous this blush is...but the glitters are pretty visible.this blush does pick up your skin color,it looks a little mauvy if your skin is brown and it looks bright and more pink if you are fair!
i am going to try other blushes from the studio line.... overall i am very impressed and i wish  i could impress you with a better swatch:( i would absolutely recommend to try out these blushes.studio line blushes are available online for just Rs.400.
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