Beauty Products: My Daily Face

Hi everyone! I've noticed that my beauty product favourites post from ages ago had a good audience, so in today's post I'm going to go through my daily face, i.e, the foundation I use and how I finish my look. So please stay with me as I go through my routine.

Tools:

I am completely and 100% a lover of Real Techniques brushes, these brushes can be brought pretty much anywhere and although more expensive than some brands, they are worth every penny. For my daily face routine I use:
- Stippling brush (pictured in the middle) - this brush is particularly suited to liquid foundation, it's flat surface allows for an even coverage and easy blending. I find using this brush blending outwards and in a circular motion gives me a more flawless finish.






- Powder brush (pictured on the left) - this large brush works well with both loose and pressed powder. I use this for a pressed powder and find that there is not too much residue left on your face, avoiding looking "cakey" and unnatural.
- Small pointed foundation brush (pictured on the right) - as a foundation brush it is too small for me personally, so I use this brush to apply my concealer as it is pointed and allows you to cover awkward blemishes.

Foundation:
I have gone through many foundations and have never been able to find one which I am completely happy with. So recently I read up on Rimmel Perfect Match Foundation and purchased it in the colour Ivory and so far, so good. It is a light liquid foundation and easy to apply and blends well, it is enhanced with Sapphire Radiance, which means it gives a dewy glow to your skin, something which I am pleased with. When choosing in the shop I was in between this foundation and Rimmel Wake Me Up, however I felt that the glittery tint in the Wake Me Up foundation was something I personally wasn't sure would work well with me, as I didn't want to sparkle like something out of Twilight. I have normal skin, which tends to become oily as the day goes on, however this foundation lasts all day for me and I have no complaints.

The add-ons:

These may be add-ons but they are most certainly essential to completing the daily face, my personal favourites are:
- Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - this concealer is easily applied and when covering my blemishes and dark circles under my eyes it does wonders for me. It is important to choose a colour which works well with your foundation as you want to avoid uneven skin tones.
- Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - this powder has been a miracle worker for me. It is perfect for all skin types, as it is fragrance and oil free, meaning it does not leave pores clogged and gives a natural finish to the daily routine of makeup. A product that proves it lives up to it's hype.

Thank you for reading and I hope this was helpful as a guidance to my daily face. For my other favourite beauty products, which I also use in my daily routine, check out my Beauty Favourites post. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comment section and I will happily reply.

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Film Review: The Fault In Our Stars

So last Thursday night, I was very lucky to go to the exclusive "feel it first" screening of The Fault In Our Stars. I cannot express how emotional this film had me. In this blog post, I'm going to review the film from my point of view having already read the book (promising not to give any spoilers)

Review

As we all say the film never lives up to the book, but this film is one of those which, in my eyes, manages to capture John Green's The Fault In Our Stars raw and heart wrenching, yet emotionally rewarding story. Credit has to be given to director, Josh Boone, who you can tell worked so hard to make sure the film was in every bit as magical as it rightly should be. Leading cast members, Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley employ the souls of their characters into their hearts. One actor who also stands out in particular, is Nat Wolff (Issac) who brings comedy into the film and also a heartwarming, yet heartbreaking moment, between his friendship with Augustus and Hazel.

The plot of the film is very true to the book, although be warned some details are missing, this does not hinder the film and the overall adaption. It is cleverly directed so that you know what each character is feeling, again bringing you close to each character. 

I must say that when I seen the film, it was so sweet to know everyone felt the same emotions and despite being strangers, you felt yourself laughing, smiling and crying together as an audience of this highly anticipated film. I personally sobbed at this film, bearing in mind I cry at pretty much anything. So I highly recommend taking a box/packet of tissues and snacks for comfort eating.

There is certainly no magic lost from this adaption, Hazel and Augustus' love story becomes an emotional rollercoaster from the big screen.

This has easily became my favourite film to match the book being my favourite read. My review of the book, can be found in my previous blog posts, which gives a bit more insight into the book (no spoilers I promise). Thanks for reading and stay posted for more blog posts :-)

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