I've recently become a big fan of Eco Tools. We were featuring them for our gift guide and I got the chance to try the brushes set. I use the Finishing Brush and the Blush Brush every day and the Angled Eye Shadow Brush most days.

The set is inexpensive, soft, durable and made from natural and sustainable materials. It comes in a cosmetic brush bag made from hemp, printed with non-toxic incs in a pretty floral design. Keep in mind, I am not a brush snob. I don't invest in expensive brushes, so I can't say how this would compare to higher end lines. I just know it works great for me and I've been really impressed with the line in general.

Eco Tools is designed by Alicia Silverstone and is available at Wal-Mart and on Amazon.com. For $13 (brush bag only) or $16 (5 piece brush set and bag), I think it's a pretty great deal for the quality of brushes you get.

Ecotools are eco-friendly and 100% cruelty free, which is why I decided to try this brand when I needed travel size brushes. I absolutely loved this pack. It comes with a powder brush, concealer brush, eye shading brush, and baby kabuki. They are all really soft, and didn't shed at ALL- unlike many higher end brushes that I have! They are inexpensive and easy to clean. They also don't have that bad smell that some brushes do when you first buy them. I am very pleased with my purchase! If I could find more ecotools brushes, this brand is all I would buy.

In my search for new make up brushes that were effective yet wallet friendly, I found these little gems! Why are they so awesome? Because they are self described as earth friendly beauty, and they definately deliver that at a price we can all handle.
They have a natural bamboo handle, which most of use know is a very sustainable plant, and takes more plastic and metal out of our landfills. The ferrule is recycled aluminum and the bristles are synthetic Taklon, which is 100% cruely free.
So after all that great stuff, how do they work? Amazing! Super soft, and they stand up to my repeated washings. I'm pretty picky how clean my brushes are. They feel great on your skin, even on my sensitive eyes and are great for blending.
This will be my brush of choice from now on, and I would recommend them to everyone, whether the "eco" part is important to your beauty routine or not.

Great set of synthetic brushes with bamboo handles. They hold up really well to washing. The blush brush is so soft, it feels like silk on your skin. The foundation and concealer brush are fantastic.