BH Cosmetics Eco Brush Set - EcoTools Brushes Dupe?

EcoTools and BH Cosmetics brushes are among the highest rated affordable brushes. That is, they haven't been researched to death to provide the newest and latest "makeup break through," but they do their job consistently and reliably. Both brands have gone through some changes in terms of packaging and production, but which one fares better today? EcoTools brushes and the Eco BH Cosmetics brushes are almost identical in many senses. One might think that BH Cosmetics copied straight off of Ecotools, but maybe it isn't so much copying as as having similar manufacturers.

Both Ecotools an BH Cosmetics have factories in China that either manufacture or package its products. For that reason, you will find various brushes or "fakes" sold all over the Internet. The fake brushes may not be fake at all, but rather stolen, lost or subpar brushes that never made it to final production and packaging for official sale. To be safe, you should always buy your brushes from reliable sources to prevent buying stolen or defective merchandises. Sometimes reliable sellers can be tricked to getting their products from unreliable sources, so you should be aware of that as well.

This sleek BH Cosmetics Eco Brush Set is an eco-friendly 10 piece brush set is made with natural and recycled materials. Each brush comes with soft and fluffy synthetic bristles. The naturally-dyed, lime green bamboo handles add a modern look to your everyday brushes and come with recycled aluminum ferrules.

Each set comes in a soft linen case that will protect your brushes when on the go. The case is almost identical to the one used by EcoTools.

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BH Cosmetics Eco Brush Set - EcoTools Brushes Dupe?

Weekend Poolside Party

I try to manage a balance and healthy diet throughout the week; I really do. But a girl has got to live and to live requires a little more exciting weekend meals and drinks. On some weekends and holidays, I prefer a tasty meal accompanied by a cool mix drink. I can work out all week and diet all year, but it's not satisfying until I get to taste an exquisite cuisine and succumb to delicious drink.

I was recently introduced to the most delicious summer drink, the Bahama Colada by  BACARDI®. This drink, created for and tailored to me, is beautiful and flavorful. The blend of coconut and kiwi is tropical and delicious. (The Bahama Colada is made with 1 can frozen BACARDI® Mixers Piña Colada Mix, 1 cup BACARDI® Gold, 1⁄4 cup BACARDI® Coconut, 1 kiwi, 1/3 cup lime juice, 4 cups of ice and 1 kiwi for garnish.)

I made a large batch of the drink last weekend and invited some friends over for a little tropical BACARDI® party by the pool. The  BACARDI® rum and mixers paired beautifully with snacks such as mixed fruits, chips and salsa. I managed to locate some frozen whole coconuts to use as a side drink and decoration. My friends loved the party and were particularly blown away by the Bahama Colada. The weather has been so hot lately that everyone naturally gravitated towards the cool mixed drinks.

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Weekend Poolside Party

Revlon BB Cream and Nearly Naked Makeup

Do you like BB creams or multipurpose foundations? I'm sure I've mentioned it a dozen time before, but multipurpose foundations and BB creams are my absolute go-to makeup for the summer. Why throw on heavy layers of foundation and makeup when they'll just melt off your face and leave an oily shine? Summer is a season for natural, radiant skin with a simple and easy-to-apply foundation.

Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder, Revlon Photoready BB Cream and Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup Fond de Teint

I was given the opportunity recently to test out the Revlon Photoready BB Cream, Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup Fond de Teint and Nearly Naked Pressed Powder. As I mentioned before, the bb creams are my favorite foundations, sunscreens and skincare combo for the summer.

I love the Revlon Photoready BB Cream. It is a lightweight beauty balm that combines skincare, makeup, and sunscreen into one step. I find the Nearly Naked foundation to be higher coverage with a dewier finish than the bb cream, but I still prefer the bb cream for the summer. The Revlon Nearly Naked foundation and powder are affordable, simple and work beautifully, but something I am reserving for night time or the cooler weather.

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Revlon BB Cream and Nearly Naked Makeup

Three Summer 2013 Makeup Brushes: Wayne Goss, Sigma, Dior

Expect to see a lot of new makeup brush lines coming out this Summer. Boy, makeup brushes are getting really popular worldwide. Are there any makeup junkies out there without a single makeup brush?

1. Sigma Brushes will be releasing a set of mystery individual brushes!

Which brush from Sigma's brush collection do you think will be sold individually? My guess is that the brushes from the Performance Eyes Kit (aff link) will soon be sold separately. This is only my guess, but it seems that these Performance Eyes brushes are the only eye brushes currently not sold individually. And it is about time too! I lose my brushes a lot when I travel and I would love to replace some of them without having to order an entire new kit!

2. Dior Summer 2013 Bird of Paradise Blush Brush is now available.

Dior's blush brush from their Summer 2013 Bird of Paradise collection is now available everywhere Dior is sold. Despite the hype, most readers report that this brush is identical to Dior's regular blush brush save that it has red bristles. I wouldn't exactly recommend anyone rush out to get this brush.

3. GossMakeupArtist (Wayne Goss) will release his own line of makeup brushes!

This famous makeup artist and Youtube beauty guru is working on his own collection of makeup brushes. We don't have the exact details as of yet, but he is working hard. His dream is to create makeup brushes that are interchangeable with multiple functions. I already use my brushes pretty interchangeably, but we'll see where he goes with this!

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Summer Skin Care with Revercel Triple Duty Sunscreen

This summer, avoid retinol and harsh or abrasive exfoliants. In fact, avoid exfoliants and acidic face washes completely if you can do so. Exfoliation strips away the extra layer of dead skin cells that can serve to shield your skin from harmful rays. If you feel that your skin is not vibrant enough without the aid of exfoliants, replace your regular foundation with an extra dewey or moisturizing one instead. Be sure your foundation includes a high SPF to fight the harsh ultraviolet rays.

When looking at summer skincare, I prefer something like Revercel Triple Duty Sunscreen, a multipurpose sunscreen. Revercel Triple Duty also works as a sheer skin tint with peptide-powered anti-aging ingredients. This SPF 45 sunscreen protects the skin against sun damage and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Revercel’s anti-aging complex is said to repair DNA damage, stimulate collagen production and control the balance of cytokines to delay the effects of premature aging.

The Revercel Triple Duty Skinscreen is simply packaged in a clean squeeze bottle.

Revercel Triple Duty Sunscreen provides slight coverage and tint to the skin.

I have not yet noticed any permanent skin tone restoring effect due to this sunscreen, but it works effectively as my summer sunscreen and skin tint. With the summer so hot and humid, I always prefer to keep my makeup to a minimum. The sheer tint works well enough to double as my foundation and sunscreen. And the anti-aging properties are always a plus even if it's not something I'm worried about at the moment. It feels good to know that what I am wearing for aesthetics is not only protecting my skin, but potentially repairing it as well.

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Summer Skin Care with Revercel Triple Duty Sunscreen