Hello! I'm sure as you already know this post is a quick review of Eco Tools Complexion Collection Eye Perfecting brush. It's a drugstore brush that can be found at Walmart, Target, Ulta, etc. Your bank account only has to donate $4.99 for this under eye concealer brush. It can be used for creams, moisturizers, or my favorite, concealers.
There's a lot of great makeup brushes from the drugstore...Sonia Kashuk, Real Techniques, E.l.f studio and Eco Tools are by far my favorite brushes. In fact, I don't even bother paying high end prices for brushes. It's just not necessary anymore. Sure, I like a few high end brushes more than drugstore. Some of the eye brushes from Sigma are a favorite of mine but honestly their not a "must have". The drugstore offers every kind of brush you need to achieve glamorous makeup looks.
Like I mentioned earlier, this brush can be used for many different things. Three of the things they mention are creams, moisturizers and concealers.
I tried it with all three products and I personally prefer using it for concealers. It blends out my concealers quickly and leaves behind a flawless finish. It can be pokey if you point it directly to your eye and dap. I found that it best if swift wiping motions are used or dapping motions at a 45 degree angle. The bristles are much softer that way.
I used it for my undereye moisturizer/ cream once and decided it was pointless. It doesn't do anything special for moisturizer. If anything it's a bad idea. Why worry about a possibly dirty brush contaminating your clean skin?
One thing that Eco Tools didn't mention using it for is cream eyeshadow and primer. The brush works really good at getting my Urban Decay primer in the inner corner of my eye and right under my eyebrow. And you know, sometimes I just don't feel like getting tacky primer all over my clean fingers and the same goes for cream eyeshadow. The firmness of the brush is just right for buffing out cream eyeshadows as a base or a simple look.
This brush is a little different than I expected. I thought it would be less dense and "beautifully soft" and it is soft in a unique way. The bristles are tightly packaged and firm but they have a softness to them. I think that's a good thing for those of us who enjoy firm brushes that will quickly blend out concealer under our eyes. However, if your skin is sensitive under your eyes then opt for something else that is more forgiving like a Beauty Blender.
So far I haven't noticed any shedding or discoloration of the bristles. Eco Tools brushes usually have a stong glue in the ferrule that will hold the bristles in place for years even after washing. I have not been disappointed with a brush from them yet and I'm sure I won't be. Their high quality brushes for an affordable price. Plus, look at the design on the ferrule. Isn't it gorgeous?
Do I find this brush necessary? Not really. I honestly think your finger can do the same thing and you don't have to worry about a dirty brush. But I do like having the option of having a brush for my concealer. It's nice to know its there if I need or want it. It also makes a cute collectors brush if you have an obsession with makeup brushes. And besides, why not? It's only a few dollars.
Have you tried this brush?
Are you thinking about purchasing it?
What brand makes your favorite brushes from at the drugstore?
Let me know in the comments below!
