REVIEW: Ecotools Wonder Cover Complexion Brush...

Every once in a while something comes my way that not only skyrockets to the top of my can't-live-without list, but also has a major impact on my beauty life, and this Ecotools Wonder Cover Complexion Brush is the BOMB! ♥...

Part of a gifted PR pack, it sure didn't look like any of my other foundation brushes, but nothing could have prepared me for the difference it would make to my daily face routine. I mean, this fabulously compact 100,000 bristles brush has cut my foundation application time by minutes, and when minutes count, that's a bonus worth a blog rave! ♥...

First up it's very short and stubby, and incredibly dense, and that's why it's so magical - it picks up liquid foundation in the blink of an eye, and combined with its unusual oval shape, my makeup is on my face and streak-free in less than 20 seconds, I kid you not ♥...

On most days I need medium to full coverage. While I don't have to deal with blemishes, I have scars, spider veins, pinkish patches and freckles (which, now that I'm older, are shatteringly referred to as age spots), and while I can get away with sheering out my foundation on some days, there are times when I just want to cover the lot and go for as flawless as I can get. Well, with this brush, it's finally possible! The slim but firm shape makes it super easy to push my base into the sides of my nose, under the brow bone and around my hairline without getting any slap where it's not supposed to be, and the bristles aren't just firm, they're also incredibly soft, which means the application is smooth and even ♥...

Another bonus is that the box says "best with liquid & cream foundation", but I find it BRILLIANT for applying powder foundation too! I've been using a baby kabuki for my mineral makeup, but have always had to pinch the bristles together to apply the powder evenly and thoroughly around my angular bits. However with this Wonder Cover brush, I can slap it on in a flash, and the finish is magnificent ♥...

Totally blissing out over this brush, and if you need full coverage, then this is the tool you've been waiting for. The blurb also says that dampening the brush before application will allow you to sheer out the finish, although I haven't tried this yet - I'm still basking in the afterglow of hiding all my flaws in a fraction of the time it usually takes ♥...

The Ecotools Wonder Cover Complexion Brush RRP is $24.99 - I've not seen it in my local Priceline store, but it's available on their website, and on special at the mo' for $19.99. Gonna get me another one of these for sure. There's also a Wonder Impact Shadow Brush (25,000 bristles) which I'll be reviewing soon, and a Wonder Colour Finish Brush (60,000 bristles) in the same range. Ecotools brushes are cruelty-free and the handles are made from renewable bamboo ♥...

Thank you Ecotools for sending me this awesome timesaving, skin-perfecting brush - I'm in love! ♥...

Take care of you,

kats xxx

REVIEW: Sending Love Box...

Last month I had the great fortune to win a giveaway from my beautiful and fellow blogger pal Di at Max the Unicorn - the prize was a Sending Love Box. Hadn't heard of this parcel subscription service before, but I can't think of a better way to learn about it! Some cute items which will be much loved (and used), and I was super impressed with how quickly the pack arrived after the comp closed...

Darling Di wanted to keep some surprises for the two lucky winners, so she didn't detail all the items in her review, so I will, and here we go...

Each box is themed, and always contains an antique charm, a soy wax candle (or melts) and a soap made here in Australia - the other inclusions vary from one month to the next. My prize collection was called "Looking Good" - perfect, as that's something I strive for on a daily basis (with mixed success ha ha). So here's the pretty blue fragrance atomiser, the kind of thing I can never EVER have enough of given my passion for perfume, and a decanting funnel was thoughtfully included...

Makeup brushes and tools are always welcome - I'll probably keep these at work so I don't have to carry any around in my everyday makeup purse...

The soy wax candle has a lovely soft floral fragrance, white flowers I would say, and has a burn time of 35 hours...

The detangling brush is neat and compact and has a cover that clicks firmly to protect the teeth. The one I received isn't actually branded Redberry, but it works just fine...

This little Paris-inspired zippered makeup purse will come in very handy, the perfect size for the above makeup brushes actually...

The soap is by Tilley, and it has a Ylang Ylang and Tuberose fragrance - smells divine and has already secured a place in my undies drawer until I'm ready to use it.  On the left is the sweet antique two-hearts charm - I'll find a way to wear this for sure...

There's various plans available HERE, and if you're interested in subscribing, there's a discount code available till late November which will give you $10 off the first box (how about that cute-as heart peg clip ♥)...

Month by month price is $29.95, and most of the previous boxes are still available to purchase HERE.  Such a terrific idea, and a beaut way to treat yourself, or a friend...

Thank you dear Di and Sending Love Box for the chance to sample this fun and great value service ♥...

Take care of you,

kats xxx