EcoTools® Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set.

Fall is here. It is so not my favorite time of year (I LOVE SUMMER!), but it is the time of year that feels like a new year for me. It's all about new beginnings. Of course, this carries over to makeup. Not only new makeup, but a new makeup style.

As the seasons are changing, earth-friendly beauty products leader EcoTools® and celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles, have teamed up to debut a new on trend look you can create at home in just five minutes.

A pop of color on the eye in a rich hue like sapphire, burgundy or emerald green is fun and flattering for fall. “It’s all about the Jewel-Toned Eye,” said Stiles. “Bringing in rich colors like sapphire, burgundy and emerald green into your makeup routine is both fun and flattering for everyday wear. With the right cosmetic brushes, it’s easy to achieve. I love using EcoTools® because they’re high quality, super soft and kind to the environment, so you not only look beautiful, but can live beautifully.”

Jewel Toned Eye from EcoTools on Vimeo.

The set she used is the EcoTools® Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set. The set has five brushes plus a cosmetic bag, making up the six pieces.

The brushes are all 100% cruelty-free, feature handles made from bamboo (a highly sustainable plant), soft taklon bristles, recycled aluminum ferrules. The brushes come in a natural cotton and hemp cosmetic bag.

The brushes:

• Blush Brush
• Eye Shading Brush
• Eyeliner Brush
• Lash and Brow Groomer
• Concealer Brush

I cannot believe the quality of these brushes. My favorite brushes cost more than three times the price of this entire set! Al of the brushes are full, super soft and help apply makeup with ease. I am using the Blush Brush in my everyday routine already, and the Eyeliner Brush is another I am using to line the bottom of my eyes. The thicker brush with slight angle is perfect for extending the eyes and blending the shadows into a perfect line. The Eye Shading Brush is perfect for this seasons cream shadows, as well as using with powder.

This set is available online at ecotools.com for $12.99. It is only $9.99 at Walgreens right now though, but just through the end of the month.

Beautyblender Pure.

You have read here about my love for the Beautyblender sponge. I cannot live without my little pink sponge.  Since I have started using it, it is the only way that I apply my concealer and foundation. It really gives me the most flawless look that I love. Now that there is a new sponge from Beautyblender made for applying skin care products called Beautyblender Pure, I plan on changing up the way I apply my skincare now too.

Beautyblender Pure utilizes the same innovative shape, texture and material of the famed beautyblender makeup sponge, but strips it to its core. This makes it the perfect tool for prepping skin before moving on to makeup application. 

Pure is designed to be used with moisturizers, eye treatment serums and lotions, makeup primers and makeup removers to be a truly hygienic, gentle way to ensure optimal use of the most advanced skin care products. I love the way it helps me apply my skincare products without having to use my hands. It actually is a much more clean method of applying, and I swear I use less of the products.

The best way to buy the Beautyblender Pure is to purchase the Pure Kit ($49.95).

Included in the Pure Kit is the new solid cleanser. This travel friendly alternative to the original liquid blendercleanser provides the same cleansing results and the soothing lavender fragrance for your beautyblender applicators and make up brushes. It works great and is much easier to travel with.