EcoTools On-The-Go Style Brush Kit Review: Enough?
Four short travel brushes and a small bag that cover face and eyes from a purse. A cheap, sustainable brush gift for someone who does their makeup in the car, the office or a hotel.
Yes, for frequent travelers and anyone who touches up makeup away from home. The kit has four travel brushes and a makeup bag [1]. Skip it for someone who wants full-size brushes for the bathroom counter.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Brushes | Angled liner, multi-tasking face, complexion blending, micro crease [1] |
| Extras | Makeup brush bag [1] |
| Works with | Liquid, cream, powder and stick makeup [1] |
| Bristles | Soft synthetic hair, aluminum ferrules [1] |
| Ethics | Vegan, PETA cruelty free [1] |
| Packaging | FSC-certified compostable paper [1] |
Pros and cons
- Short handles feel small for full routines at home
- No sponge in the kit
- Only four brushes, so some steps share a tool
A whole face from a purse
Full-size brush sets are bulky and end up left at home. This kit is sized to live in a bag, so a touch-up at the office or a quick look before dinner does not need the bathroom drawer.
EcoTools has been a drugstore brush brand for years, known for recycled and plant-based materials and a low price.
Liner, crease, face and base
The listing names the four brushes: an angled liner eye brush, a multi-tasking face brush, a complexion blending brush and a micro crease eye brush, plus a makeup brush bag [1].
They work with liquid, cream, powder and stick makeup for liner, eyeshadow, blush, bronzer, contour, setting powder and foundation [1]. The brushes have soft synthetic hair and aluminum ferrules [1].
The bag is small enough for a purse or a gym bag and keeps powder off everything else inside [1]. Everything ships in FSC-certified compostable paper [1], which suits a gift for someone trying to cut plastic.
Small handles, short list
Travel brushes have shorter handles, which feel cramped for someone doing a full look every morning. Four brushes also means some steps share a tool, so blush and bronzer may come off the same brush.
There is no sponge. For liquid foundation, they will need their own. The bristles are synthetic, which is good for creams and liquids, but powder lovers who prefer natural hair brushes may find them less fluffy.
The frequent flyer gift
It suits the consultant who lives in hotels, the student who does makeup on the bus and the parent who touches up in the car. It is cheap enough to add to another gift.
From this guide, pair it with the Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Brush and Sponge Set for a home and travel pair, or with the Sol de Janeiro Jet Set Travel Shower Kit for a carry-on beauty bag.
FAQ
What brushes are in the EcoTools On-The-Go Style Brush Kit?
Four travel-size brushes: an angled liner eye brush, a multi-tasking face brush, a complexion blending brush and a micro crease eye brush, plus a small makeup bag [1]. That covers eyes and face for liner, shadow, blush, bronzer and foundation [1]
Are EcoTools brushes vegan?
Yes. The listing says EcoTools brush sets are always vegan and PETA cruelty free, and never tested on animals [1]. The bristles are soft synthetic hair, and the packaging is FSC-certified compostable paper [1], which suits a gift for someone who shops sustainably [1]
How do you clean EcoTools travel brushes?
EcoTools recommends washing the brushes weekly with its Makeup Brush and Sponge Shampoo to keep them in good condition [1]. Any gentle brush cleanser works. Dry them flat or bristles down so water does not run into the handle, and store them in the bag once fully dry [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for EcoTools On-The-Go Style Brush Kit
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