Real Techniques Review

                  

                    Real Techniques Core Collection - Superdrug £20.99

    Buffing brush, Contour brush,  Pointed foundation brush & Detailer brush.

For. So. LONG, I have been wanting to try the Real Techniques brushes, literally, so long. And  it's always been a case of wanting them, but forgetting about it and buying a different set, and them never having the brushes I need. The other day I took myself out after college and was hunting down a new lipstick but just my luck they didn't have it! As I was just about to leave the shop, my eye was caught on this set.. Real Technique (including a buffing brush AND contour brush - 2 basic brushes I have been longing for forever!) and I thought I had to buy them all! They came in a set of 4, with a cute little carry case and I honestly love them. They are so soft, produce suuuch a natural, flawless look and I love the fact they weren't stingy on the actual brush heads.. they feel and look lush!

I am always on the look out for new brushes to try.. Would you recommend any in particular?

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My Travel Essentials

If you read the last post you would probably know that I have migrated to Cali for the summer. Since I'm out here for so long, I was verrry unsure of what to pack and also had to be cautious of the amount I packed. Although I would have absolutely loved to have brought my entire cosmetic collection, I couldn't. Luckily, at the moment, I'm reasonably low maintenance with skincare so here are some of my summer travel essentials.

SKIN PROTECTION.

I'm going to start with the obvious, for going to a hot climate, suncream. Skin protection is one of the best cosmetics you can get, as it prevents you from premature wrinkles, dark spots, burn and pigmentation. I chose Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch sunscreen as it is so hydrating, leaving you with a lovely, luminous look. It also has a really fresh, summery scent to it and is oil free! It's a liiiitle bit more pricey than some other brands, but I'd definitely recommend paying that little bit extra.

MOISTURISER.

On the same note as skincare, my next essential is Clinique's Dramatically Different. I will be completely honest and admit, it isn't my absolute favourite moisturiser I've tried as I've found it isn't the easiest to spread and becomes a little bit tacky, but it does get rid of the dryness, which is a must have in a hot climate. It also leaves my skin feeling quite fresh and soft and comes in a smaller size, which is ideal for traveling - less is more with this.

MAKE UP REMOVER.

I've gone with Estee Lauder - Take It Away, simply because I, occasionally wear Double Wear and it is pretty much THE only thing that can get it off. It also takes any other make up you have on with minimal effort, which is always something that you appreciate when you just want to go to sleep, it smells lovely and leaves your skin feeling refreshed after use.

EXFOLIATOR.

I have brought two exfoliators out with me, as when you're tanning and in the sun, its really important to get rid of the dead skin sells - especially if you want to keep your tan looking healthy and make it last. The one's I have chosen are both Clarins as they smell gorgeous and I always trust Clarins with skincare. One, exfoliating body scrub and the other, Gentle Refiner Exfoliator - for face. 

HAIRCARE.

I didn't really bring a lot for my hair as I don't like to put too much on it as I'm currently trying to let it recover from my excessive bleaching phase! I did, however bring, salt spray. Im'm still trying to work out how to properly use it or if I even like it, but I thought it was a really handy idea to have effortless waves in your hair without really having to do anything to it. The other item, Schwarzkopf - Got2B powderful for volume. I absolutely love this product for nights out, or anytime you'd need dressy hair, you literally put a tiny bit in the roots, rub it in and it gives you so much volume!

HEALTHCARE.

So I didn't picture these as it would have looked very boring but there are some must haves everyone needs when going away, especially when you're as accident prone as me. 

-Plasters

-Hypercal (helps with cuts and grazes)

-Paracetemol!! I go nowhere without this, and the alternative isnt as cheap in the US

So thats what I brought with me, would you bring anything different? Let me know!

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The Beginning.

Hi, so my name is Lydia, but Falcons and Dreamers is my blog name, aka FAD.
The name came from messing around and putting words together and this is one I really liked. It shows the strength, wisdom and beauty in you - Just like a Falcon, as well as soaring through the skies being free with no limit - just like a dreamer. The sky IS the limit afterall. This blog has really been set up as I feel I have sooo much to share and need a place to share it, and I was never great with diaries so I can look back on this (hopefully) when I'm old and grey and can remember what I did and how I became who I am/will be.
I have also always been strongly interested in hair, make up, beauty, culture, music, pictures, fashion and performing arts, so I can put all these little things and reviews on here for likeminded people to have a little search through and maybe help some people out!
I'm 17 and live in Devon. I study Performing Arts at college and am currently in my second year. I have very big ambitions in life. I ultimitely want to become an Actress but not the generic way, I hate how theres so many egos in the business and it is something that I, personally don't want to have as I have already seen a lot of that already. I want to do it my way, I want to explore, travel, learn, gain new skills and new experiences, meet new people and do new things, not wait around for something that may never happen. I'd like to do journalism for a while. See the world and contribute. My brothers live in Los Angelese and my sister lives in London and I have plans to see them all as soon as I can. I have been out to the City of Angels twice and London, more times than I can even count. My sister is working at a pretty high up hospital (which I am very very proud of her for) and my brothers are currently working on a brand, Hollywon't which is a platform to help independent creators BE independant creators, so that may be worth a search! I currently work in Cosmetics and Fragerence, have done am doing a little bit of modelling work here and there and am currently hoping to start a Performing arts class for children who maybe have some difficulties in life so could express what they feel, have a friendly non judgemental network of people/friends around them without having to pay the usual tuition fee's, as I feel you shouldn't have to be rich to do what you love. I have such a curious mind that when I come across something new, something I don't know about, I study it. So this should be a place where I guess whoever reading this (if anyone is) can learn with me and see what I see. So I hope you enjoy reading this and have a loooooooovely day!
:)

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