DB Coffee Ground Illuminating Brush: Makeup brush made with coffee grounds
Dr. Botanicals is the award-winning botanical skincare brand from London. Ethically sourced plant ingredients, cruelty-free formulations, crafted with the UK's botanical heritage in mind.
Why you'll love it
Made using coffee grounds, a waste material given a second use
A brush is the difference between makeup sitting well and makeup looking patchy
Soft enough for illuminator and powder across the cheekbones
Comfortable to hold, with a smooth finish that does not splinter
Washable and long-lasting rather than disposable
An accessory rather than a cosmetic, so nothing to react to
What it is
A makeup brush whose handle is made using spent coffee grounds.
Coffee is one of the largest waste streams in the food industry: the grounds are used once and thrown away, despite being a dense, fibrous material. Pressed and bound into a composite, they become a usable molded material - which is what this handle is made from. It is a genuine second use for something that would otherwise be discarded, rather than a plastic handle with a coffee-colored finish.
The case for using a brush at all is worth stating, because plenty of people apply illuminator and powder with their fingers. A brush distributes product evenly across a surface, and it deposits far less of it in one place - which is the difference between a soft glow along the cheekbone and an obvious stripe. It also keeps your fingers out of the product, which matters for how long a powder stays usable.
Key features
Handle made using coffee grounds
Spent grounds pressed into a composite and molded, giving a second use to a waste material.
Soft, even application
Distributes powder and illuminator across the surface rather than depositing it in one place.
Who it's for
For anyone applying illuminator, highlighter or powder, and for anyone reducing the amount of new plastic in their routine.
This is an accessory, not a cosmetic product. Wash it regularly - a brush used daily accumulates oil, product and bacteria, and a dirty brush redistributes yesterday's oil across the face, which is one of the most overlooked contributors to persistent breakouts along the jaw and cheeks.
How to use
Sweep lightly across the cheekbones, brow bone or wherever you want the light to catch. Build gradually rather than loading the brush.
Wash weekly with a gentle soap and lukewarm water. Rinse until the water runs clear, reshape the bristles with your fingers and lay flat or bristles-down to dry - never standing upright, which lets water into the base of the handle. Keep the handle out of standing water and allow it to dry fully before storing.
Product attributes
Brand: Dr. Botanicals
Product name: DB coffee ground illuminating brush
Product type: Makeup brush for illuminator and powder
Handle material: Composite made using coffee grounds
Is it a cosmetic product: No - it is an accessory
Suitable for: Illuminator, highlighter and powder
Care: Wash weekly; dry flat or bristles-down
Frequently asked questions
Is it actually made from coffee?
The handle is made using spent coffee grounds pressed into a composite. It is a real second use for a waste material rather than a coffee-colored plastic.
Does it smell of coffee?
Any scent is faint and fades. It is a molded material rather than loose grounds.
Is it a cosmetic product?
No. It is an accessory, so there is no formula and nothing to react to.
How often should I wash it?
Weekly. Almost nobody does, and a dirty brush is one of the most overlooked causes of breakouts along the jaw and cheeks.
How should I dry it?
Flat or bristles-down, never standing upright in a pot - water running into the base loosens the glue over time.
Can I use it with cream products?
It is intended for powder and illuminator. Cream products are harder to wash out and shorten a brush's life.
How long does it last?
Years, if you wash it regularly and dry it properly. Replace it if the bristles splay or shed persistently.
Warm a small amount in the palms of your hands. Press gently into clean skin, morning and night, to seal in hydration and activate the restorative complex.
Wash with soap and water.
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