Paris Presents is a company founded in Chicago in 1947 that creates and distributes a wide range of makeup tools, bath and body liquids and accessories, travel accessories, and nail care products. They are committed to making earth-friendly products with the introduction of the Ecotools line, which uses materials such as bamboo, cruelty free brush bristles, and materials that either are recycled or can be. I received two products from the Ecotools line from Skirt PR, a Bamboo Bath Sponge and a 5 piece makeup brush set.
This Bath sponge is made from bamboo, a sustainable plant. So, here’s my take on this-it was super, super soft when it was dry. It felt like a bunch of very soft baby washclothes bunched up together. I thought it would be wonderful to bathe with. BUT, when wet, it becomes, well, this hard lump. I have to be honest! If you are committed to using something more earth-friendly than a bath puff made from plastic, then give this a try for yourself. That’s just my opinion, of course.
These amazingly soft brushes are made not from animal hair but from a synthetic called taklon. Actress Alicia Silverstone who is a committed vegan praised them in an article in Allure magazine last month. The best part? The whole set is available at Walgreen’s for only $10.99! The handles are bamboo, the ferrules (the metal part between the brush and the handle) is recycled aluminum, and they come packaged in a cotton and hemp case. You get a Blush brush, Eye shading brush, Eye lining brush, a Lash and Brow groomer, and a Concealer brush. If you use makeup brushes or have always wanted to try them, THIS is the set to buy!
Wow…that’s a good buy, and earth-/animal-friendly, too. I’ll check it out. Thanks!
I don’t do much makeup generally, but I want to look nice for my wedding later this year, so I might pick up that brush set and give it a spin.
As for the bath puff, I had a plastic one once and it made my skin break out. I’m sure this would be much more friendly, but it doesn’t sound like it works too well when wet.
with all the talks going on about saving the earth, this will definitely catch on quick.