make up brushes

14 July 2015

Make Up Brush Collection - Eco Tools, Bellapierre, Neve
Yes those are my dirty make up brushes I was too lazy to wash them for the photograph, does that make me a bad blogger? Lol. Don’t troll me for not washing them, I do know the importance of washing my brushes and my favourite way to do this is using Dr Bronner's Peppermint Liquid Castile Soap. As you may or may not know my interest in makeup does not go much beyond foundation, blushers and tinted lip balms but I have built up a little brush collection. All my brushes are cruelty free as I refuse to buy those made with animal hair.

So Eco Powder Brush – judging from my haul videos I bought this brush last year. It’s a brand sold at Tesco and was not too expensive (£8.50). I no longer have the packaging but I spoke about it in a haul video. The brush and packaging are eco-friendly. The bristles are super soft and I prefer this for applying blusher.

Neve Cosmetics Bunnybuki Kabuki Brush – This is one of my oldest brushes (pink handle) having bought it back in 2013. The logo has long since rubbed off but it did once have cute bunny picture. Looks like this particular brush is discontinued from the site where I purchased it but it’s a Baby Flatbuki. It’s the one I reach for most as I think it gives me a fuller and flawless coverage when applying my Everyday Minerals Semi Matte Foundation.

Bellapierre Kabuki Brush* - this brush came into my possession in a Naturisimo discovery box. It is super soft but the most expensive in my collection. Unlike the Neve brush this one has a rounded top and I use it mostly for when I want a light coverage of foundation.

Eco Tools Retractable Kabuki Brush – I bought this one with the excuse of my recent holiday in Porto. Whilst I am more than happy to travel with my other brushes they can end up in bad shape because they are not protected in my cosmetic bag. I think this Eco Tools brush is similar to Bellapierre in terms of softness, shape and performance. The convenience of having a lid means you can throw into your bag and not worry about damaging the bristles.

I hope you found this post of interest? As you can see I am a fan of Kabukis. Whilst I'm here chatting about brushes, let me mention that Bathing Beauty have recently launched a set of 10 Vegan, Cruelty Free Make up Brushes which I know a lot of bloggers have been lusting over.

Sarah x

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21 October 2012

My favourite travel accessories
I'm someone who enjoys travelling but for some people the task of packing can often be daunting. Over the years I've pick up a few tips and tricks that make holiday planning a little easier. There's the obvious suggestions like roll your clothes for more space in a suitcase, shower caps are useful for covering soles of dirty shoes, take spare plastic or canvas bags for shopping/dirty laundry, carry a re-usable water bottle to refill in the airport and ziplock bags are a lifesaver for all sorts of occasions. I'm addicted to travel accessories and find them very useful. My collection is forever expanding so let me talk you through the items pictured above.

26 June 2012

natural organic Makeup Storage & Collection
CONTENT UPDATED IN 2018

My original post was a tongue and cheek look at my makeup storage, you see I'm always amazed at all the products bloggers collect. I'm totally addicted to skincare but with makeup I can take or leave it, my collection still fits into one small cosmetic bag. Yes you read that correctly, no drawers or cabinet, just a small bag. What do I currently have in my stash? Pictured are the following products.

Foundation - I layer Everyday Minerals Semi Matte Base in Rosy Beige 3 C on top of Madara Moonflower Tinting Fluid

Eyeshadows - I keep things simple, I enjoy natural shades with a hint of shimmer - Shiro Cosmetics in Doge & Whiteout, RMS Beauty Swift Shadow in Sunset Beach SB-43



cruelty free makeup brushes
I also have a small collection of makeup brushes which I store very simply in a pink pot from a Casino (which I picked up from Australia in 1999 lol plastic really never dies!). My brushes are cruelty free and vegan from Eco Tools, So Eco, Neve and Bellapierre and I clean them with Dr Bronner's liquid soap.

As you can see I have a very minimalist lifestyle when it comes to make up. I've only been experimenting in recent years. I spent my youth having allergic reaction to everything in Boots so now I have natural brands at my finger tips I'm learning to love makeup all over again, just baby steps so far!

Sarah x

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