Hippy Shopper's Abi road tests Eco-tools
As someone who has shunned powder for most of her adult life, I had to hunt around for suitable brushes to apply mineral makeup. I made do with the cheap, plastic sort you find in chemist's shops for a while, but recently I found out about a new range of 'beauty tools' that are not only fab quality, but are made from eco-friendly materials, too. Ecotools, which have recently landed over here from the States, are made from good stuff like bamboo, and perform remarkably well.
I was certainly impressed with the texture and quality of the brush I tested, which I used to apply mineral foundation. It felt soft but firm, and there certainly weren't any stray or spiky bristles. The bristles themselves are, of course, 100% synthetic and cruelty-free, which doesn't make them scratchy - it just makes them not made out of a badger. Bonus!
Ecotools products are currently available in Tesco and selected Superdrug stores, and are surprisingly inexpensive: the powder brush I tried costs £8.49.
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