Review: Eco Tools Blusher Brush

ok, I'm such a liar.... 3 post before the Easter holiday end???  erghh..
I was going for an exam mode and I should be now... but I just couldn't get my head 100% on revision..
I just thought probably after one blog post I might calm down, so hopefully this help.

first review on makeup brush and hopefully I will do more on my other brush... or even any other stuff to be reviewed '-.-

The Eco Tools Blusher Brush

Nice design

Why did I got this brush again?... ok, I remember I got to know this brand from Sam Chapman Pixiwoo channel, and I thought Eco Tools is like expensive stuff but I was wrong when I saw this in Boots with other drugstore brush... but I would say this brands is more on the expensive spectrum of drugstore brands price GBP 7.99.

This is not my first Eco Tools brush, I bought the liquid foundation and concealer brush as well,
but I would focus on this first.

From the packaging:-
- Highly sustainable bamboo handle, synthetic taklon bristles 100% cruelty-free, sleek ferrule is made from recycled aluminium. 

I bought this actually to replace my Elianto face brush which after a while I realize it's actually quite scratchy, but oklah, since it was a cheap brush. But instead of getting the Eco Tools face brush, I actually got the blusher brush thinking that it's just smaller version of face brush and it's tiny bit cheaper.
This brush is really soft, even though it's actually a synthetic bristles. It's soft like natural hair... well I don't have natural bristles brush, but my mum do, so I know how it feels.
The bristles is actually quite domed, but not too much and quite dense. The shape is definitely suitable for blusher or even decent contouring (not the best but good enough) since it packed enough colour to put on your face.

Closer look at the bristles, quite domed-shape

But again, I use this brush with my face powder to set my foundation. Here's when the problem start.
I started to follow this advice by some makeup artists that is
to set your foundation, you PAT the powder on.
This really make sense as this motion will not move your base especially the concealers underneath
So instead of my old ways, which is to swirl the powder, I started to use the brush in patting motion. Swirling motion might move my base a bit but not too much, but patting will not make your base budge at all.
Subsequently due to a bit of 'dome-ness' of the brush I found it to be a bit pricky...
I try to ignore but I just can't since I feel like it's no different with my Elianto brush.
However if the brush used in a swirling motion it really feel so smooth which is really good as I know it's not a 'good-for-nothing' brush :) .
I really like the PAT over the swirl idea of setting my base so after a while I stopped using this brush to set my foundation. So the brush just sat there for a while, then I even washed, put into its pouch and keep it in the drawers...
 until recently... I rediscover it,
and found it brilliant to be used with my powder highlighter.
The good point is that it's actually dense and and quite dome, it picks enough pigment/sheen from my powder highlighter and transfer well on my cheek bones. Then the shape and size of the bristles is perfect for me to blend the powder highlighter well into my skin and as I mention before the brush feels super soft when used in a swirling motion which is the great method I used to blend the powder highlighter. I want to explain more but it would just be lengthy so probably I just make a new post on powder highlighter. But basically I really discover a really amazing way to wear my powder highlighter... and  this is reason that I suddenly want to blog a review on this brush.

I swirled MAC iridescent powder on with the brush, great sheen highlight effect but still soft

In conclusion, I find this brush great to be used in a swirling motion, great for my powder highlighter. It should be great for blusher as well but I use other brush for that, but I bet it does great job for blusher as it did with my powder highlighter.
Price is great, packaging is good, the design and the handle of the brush is good as well, and it's eco-friendly, so the verdict: 
Rating: 4.5/5
Since I can't use it for the original purpose of purchasing it in the first place because it is a bit pricky, I took 0.5 off.

Alright I should be able to focus now, hahaa! *hopefully*
please do leave comments! :)

Spring Clothes Collective Haul- Gap, Dorothy Perkins, Zara

OK, I definitely had to get back into the games, more than a month of not posting on blogs made me realized how much I left out. So Spring is here! although in Belfast is hard to say as it's still quite cold here, although I don't wear thick outerwear anymore, usually just my oversized heavy knit cardigan. I don't even wear my cape coat as well *wait for me next autum winter*

As usual I like to do my shopping haul in collective, 

since I think doing haul every time I shop would not be practical for me, 

and I usually separate cosmetics from clothes or it would definitely be very very long post.

I would say this year went all out with pants/jeans and you'll know why if you continue on reading.

Not to waste any time,

GAP Dark Blue Always Skinny - GBP 30.00+ ( I can't remember exactly, but it was 30% off)

I really love my old Dorothy Perkins dark blue jeans, but I wear it a lot and it is almost ripped, so before I totally split my pants and embarrass myself I thought of getting another dark blue skinny. I bought from Junction one, but I was not please as it was not skinny enough for me. 

So I went to Gap and the standard Always Skinny and as usual Gap jeans usually fit me well and I'm please. Always skinny is not stretchy so it takes a while for me to 'break' into it, but I'm happy that I finally had another dark blue skinnies, although this is darker than my Dorothy Perkins, oh well, I just have to learn to let it go.

Dunnes store: Thick Knit Jumper GBP 14.00

I never really like thick knit jumper, I always prefer medium-light weight cardigan because I can always wore those in Malaysia, whereas thick knitwear, don't think so... 

However I was really attracted to the colour, and I was in a phase of wearing light pant and dark top,

so I got it. At first I want to get the dark blue and this rusty orange because I thought it was 2 for 1, but when I got to the cashier, it was not. If only I had extra money I would just bought it anyway, but that was crazy for me, so I solemnly chose one and let the other one go. :(

I got this one in 1-2 size larger as I want it to be baggy and loose and I totally love it! over dark pants or light pants, it just work! A good thing that Belfast still a bit cold so I can still wear this, hehe.

Gap - Oatmeal legging jeans GBP 30+

I've been eyeing this pants for a veryyyyy long time.

But I never got the chance to bought it, the first time I tried I thought it might be too tight as it is a 'legging jean'... then 2nd time I tried I didn't really dare to spent on it as it was still really expensive and I didn't really have enough money that time... so I waited. Third time, I almost don't have to think about it and got it right away. I know that's bad, but I just couldn't let this go, I thought I found one at Topshop and it went down to GBP 25.00  but by the time I want to buy it, it's gone! and that catalyst my action getting this pants right away. And I don't regret it at all! I love wearing this with dark loose top.

Dorothy Perkins - Long sleeve top GBP 12.00

I thought of getting another tartan/checkered shirt, but I never really found one I like, then I bump into this and it was on sale racks. I don't have this colour yet and I thought what the heck. I would definelly really love if this is a buttoned-up shirt, but oh well, I guess I can live with that. I got this a bit bigger, and I think it was meant to fit to your body but I prefer a loose fit so I can wear with skinnies. It is a bit off in fitting because it's too far from my real size, but I can work with that, I hope so... 

Finally the PRIZE WINNER!!! 

Zara : Floral print skinny jeans GBP 29.99

OKkk... this is one of latest item I bought about a week ago. I generally not really into Zara, 

 I went into Zara a few times but I can't really find something I like especially with Zara pricing. I bought some top before but I returned it because I had 2nd thought, I almost bought this loose baggy cardigan but I think it was quite pricey at that time... then lately people keep telling me that Zara on sale and I was never really interested since I'm just not into Zara, and the night before I browse into Urban Outfitters and I thought how about a shopping trip first. At the city, as I was browsing Urban Outfitters which is quite expensive I thought I would check expensive store and I thought of Zara. 

Who would have thought the first item I bought form Zara *and keeping it* is a floral printed skinny jeans?? hahah! I always turn off by this trend and never really think I could pull it off. But then I found a size that I might fit (largest on the rack), and I tried it on with the thought "nah, it's not gonna work" but I was wrong!

It fitted really well like my Gap skinnies. It got side zip in golden down at the ankle which made it cooler and I was starting to think I can actually work this pant. The floral print of pink and purple flower and green leaves is very faded and background is almost off-white. Light colour pants is not really flattering on me as well as large print, but I still tempt to get it, and I got it. I definitely forgo some stuff I would like to buy at Urban Outfitters *or I just spent too much, which is bad!* 

I haven't wore it but I am excited to!

Now onto accessories.

River Island - GBP 16.00

I admit that I am influenced by the culture here, I mean it's hotter in Malaysia and I never thought of getting sunnies whereas here, when it's not that sunny, I got one??? hahah! This would be my second one, the first one I got was in black and pink frame which does look cool and I still love it although I would like to find one which is much more easier to work into my outfit. I'm totally dig the tortoise shell like frame and when I found this I just had to get it. The shape of it I can't really describe, it's not really oversized, but it's large since I have a large head/face. And does it look like wayfarer?? I'm not sure actually, but I like how it looks on me.

 I twitted a few weeks ago, how I was going crazy on rings, I just keep buying them for some reason. I tried to buy bangle or bracelets but rings always stood out more. One thing that crushes me when buying rings is definitely when they don't fit. I just... arghhh if only I could find ways to cut a few milimetres off my finger...

So I believe all is less than GBP 4.00, I can't remember all the price.

From left: 

- I got this from Dorothy Perkins, it's in gold colour with pink and white rose attached as well a pearl and crystal-like stone. Very feminine and I definitely wear with something more whimsical and soft.

- From H and M, at first I found one with orange stone, but I wasn't sure, but when I found this grey stone one, I totally love it. I like that it's in gold and the grey and gold contrast each other well, almost like silver gray and gold yellow. I feel I can match it more easily with my outfits whereas if I got the orange stone I feel that I can only pair it with warm-tone outfits and my gold watch. 

- Another contrast, gold and silver as well. If you look carefully, it's actually a couple of birds sitting, so it's like you have a couple of tiny bird sitting on your finger, so cute and cool! It's sold yellow and gold and I just have to get it especially when it's in pack of two, which means more value. I feel I can this one at a time or just make a statement and wear both at a time.

- Last one, from Dorothy Perkins, in three, they have stones attached and make a small sphere, different colour in each ring (brown, yellow, green). I like it as well again because there's three, hehe.

Dorothy Perkins - GBP 2-4.00 (I forgot which cost how much)

Ok, I do feel bad, I had a pendant from Topshop which I haven't worn yet and here I got another two long necklaces... haihhhh.. At first I was attracted to the small bird golden necklace but I think it might be too small, and I found another with large leaf pendant... but the leaf is just too big, as I thought I would love to wear necklace on casual and regular day so I chose the smaller bird. Then my friend show me one with heart locket,  it was decent but I wasn't into it as I think 'heart' is so typical... hehe, but then I found this silver one, again because there's a couple, I was attracted again. I like that it's not so big, and even when it got the drapey effect of two necklaces, it's not too much and I can still wear it casually. What's better is that the shorter necklace is still long enough and it show up when I wore under my headscarf. Nice!

Dorothy Perkins - Animal print wristlet GBP 8.00

I don't use a proper purse, I stuff my money into coin purse and I carry a cardholder with me. I thought of getting a proper purse but instead I got this. Now I stuff both my cardholder and coin purse in this wristlet clutch and it's easier to reach for cash/card in my bag now. If I'm going anywhere which would be easier for me without a bag, I can just bring this only and it's a wristlet which is easier for me hold. I can still fit my Blackberry as well my lipstick which is just perfect. I can totally wear this as a clutch as well. I do love the animal print, although if it was plain colour, it is easier to match to any outfit. But I'm please with this as my 'purse'.

Lastly, ok I bought this shoe online at Schuh, but I still haven't got it, well I got it delivered to the store actually. I can't wait to post this hauls, but I really want to include this shoes. So what the heck... there wouldn't be much depth as I don't have the shoes with me yet, but hopefully it turn out to be what I hope it is.

Schuh: Toms Desert Botas in Black GBP 24.99

I found this online, there the price gone down (I can't remember the original price). I love that it's plain but still look rugged and look more interesting than a simple converse or brogues. I thought of getting this in another colour but there aren't. There's one in black and white aztec but I wasn't sure I'm able to wear that so I chose the black one. I think this would be great with skinnies and provide some edge but still looking layback. I can't wait to pick this up soon!

PS: I definitely need to remind myself to update blog from time to time.. It's just I was too busy with Malaysian event in Belfast and now I'm preparing for annual general meeting, club reports and stuff... I would like to go crazy on  my blog during this holiday but I just can't. I need to get serious serious with revision as well. haiiihhhh... so I don't know what my next post will be about or when is it. But I do some thinking  like I really like to do my OOTD post, but I just have to remind myself be simple about it... I would also tweet them, but of course I wouldn't be able to put in details... I don't think I would do a video like last time * embarrassed*, I think I can bear with selca much better compare to recording myself hehe... Hauls as well need to do that regularly so that I remember that I bought stuff and I would lessen my shopping. This haul and next cosmetics haul post should be my indicator to stop. As I have to save up to buy plane ticket to go back to Malaysia during summer *I already had to ask  my some moneys from my parent which is bad* and I had to be ready for my summer trip South Korea. :)