I would like to state to begin with; I never really use flat foundation brushes. The only time that I've ever really used them is back when I just wanted something to dab a bit of foundation on my face before I buffed it in with something else. It's not that I don't like them, it's more that I just prefer using something that has a wider surface area as it feels like it's doing more at a quicker rate.

Last week, however, I was sent the B. Foundation Brush by Product Testing UK as a sample so I could do a review of the product. Despite the fact that I don't particularly like using these brushes, I was more than happy to try it out and give it a fair test.
 For starters, I quite like the packaging that it is sold in, more for the information on the back of the product. Being a more low end make-up brush, only costing about £8, I feel like a portion of the people that it will attract will be people who are maybe just starting out using brushes in make-up. Thus, I thought it was quite useful to have a little guide on how to use it on the back. Also, it tells you how to best look after your make-up brushes, which I wish I had known more about when I first started applying my make-up as a teenager.

In terms of the build of brush, the 100% synthetic bristles feel fairly soft and quite firm, which I definitely feel you need with a foundation brush. I wouldn't say it's as comfortable to use as what I would normally use, mainly because the bristles are perhaps that little bit harsher and for reasons that I will explain below. I do like the actual handle on the brush as I feel that it is the perfect thickness to hold in my hand, making it comfortable to move and generate the circular motions you need to buff the foundation in. It has a smooth paint over the handle, which doesn't irritate your fingers and generally just makes it easy to hold.
 Now getting down to the actual use of the product. I'll be totally honest, I wasn't particularly impressed. I found that it took a lot longer than it usually does to apply my foundation and buff it into my skin to give a nice, flawless finish. Despite the fact that I used the same amount of foundation that I normally would, I actually found myself feeling like I needed to apply more to my face because it just didn't seem to give the same coverage. Whether this is because the brush was picking up more of the foundation than what I'm used to, or because it just wasn't buffing it the same way, it just didn't give the finish that I wanted. And, because of the fact I had to keep buffing for quite a while to get the finish I wanted, I found my skin getting irritated by the bristles on the brush, making my face redder and more difficult to judge whether or not I had the right finish I wanted. One good quality that I found with this brush is, because of the flattened tip, it was a lot easier to get into the nooks and crannies in my face; around my nose, the corner of my eye, etc.

Overall, I'm not the biggest fan. This may be because I have been ruined by my current foundation brush, but overall I don't think I'll be using it again. I may consider using it to apply concealer or liquid contours but, otherwise, I'm really just not that impressed with the finish it gives or the time it takes to buff my foundation in.

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 Over the past week, I have had a major issue with my skin. I tried out using a product that caused my skin to temporarily turn from being oily/combination skin to being ridiculously dry, to the point where I had to purchase several different skin care products that were more focused on treating dry, flaky skin rather than my usual favourites.This is the product that I think really managed to sort my problems out!

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 'A Test of Time' is going to be a series in which I test products throughout the day, normally whilst I'm at work, to see how well they hold out. This will go from eyeshadows, eyeliners, foundations, powders, etc. And guess what lucky product gets to go first?! That's right, you guessed it - Nars Sheer Glow in Mont Blanc Light 2.

The photos above and below were taken after a full day of wear, from 5:30am all the way up until 7pm. Now, it is fairly obvious that I am a bit shinier, and you can tell that the foundation has started to sink into those unwanted little nooks within my face. I did notice throughout the day that I became more aware that the lines underneath my eyes and above my cheeks were becoming increasingly more noticeable, to the point that I felt it aged me quite considerably. Though I was able to correct this with a small swipe under my eyes with my fingers, it did make me more paranoid about it as the day wore on. I would like to add that I made sure to set it correctly with powder in the morning, as well as making sure to swipe my primer under there beforehand.

In terms of shine, you know what, I'm actually pretty okay with this. I've definitely had foundations that have done much worse, and I only really felt the need to powder my face once at work and then once as soon as I got home. Though I did feel quite conscious of this, given the fact this is a more dewy foundation, I think it performed pretty well, especially considering the heat today!
I do really like this foundation. It gives a fantastic finish at the beginning of the day, whilst managing to maintain good coverage as the hours wear on. I do have combination skin, and the shine is definitely most noticeable around my t-zone, so it probably would not be the most ideal foundation for someone with oily skin. However, around the sides of my face and the back portion of my cheeks, the foundation is still staying pretty strong, and looks pretty much the same it did this morning when I applied it. So, I would be inclined to say that this is definitely a foundation suited for those with dry skin, though I do not know how well it would cope with flakiness.

And there you are, my first ever 'Test of Time' using Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. I hope you liked this post. Is there anything else you want to know about this foundation? Or is there anything else would you like to see take on the 'Test of Time'? Let me know in the comments below!

Make-up isn't the only thing I frequently feel compelled to throw my money at. My Steam library is pretty much chock-a-block with games that I've felt I needed there and then, but then end up being left to play at a later date. If my library were on a shelf, it would be covered in dust, aside from the from the few empty spaces of the favourites that manage to escape once in while. Occasionally, I feel compelled to try out one of these games, whether it's because I've seen a new Youtube series based on it, or because I've been really struggling to find something to do (more often than not).

Not too long ago, Don't Starve Together, a multiplayer version of the game Don't Starve, was released and this sparked several series to crop up amongst my favourite youtubers. I had played Don't Starve several times before, though not for particularly long periods of time. But, the new release, prompted me to start playing again.

Don't Starve is a game that's title makes it pretty self-explanatory. The idea is not to starve, but that's not the only problem you face. Your character, Wilson in the first instance, wakes up in a randomly generated world with no idea what is going on around him. The only clue provided is a passing comment by a tall man in a dark suit, who vanishes in a puff of smoke the moment Wilson starts to come to.

The mysterious Maxwell addressing a knocked out Wolfgang - The Strongman.

The idea of this game is to survive. You have three measures that you have to keep an eye on; your hunger, your health, and your sanity. If any of these fully deplete, your character dies, never to return unless special measures have been put in place. It may seem simple enough - just find food, explore, build fires and pick some pretty flowers. But, in a world where everything is out to get you, it's really not that simple. From spiders to killer bees, from ravage hounds to enraged trees and the pitch black of night, you will die one way or another. It's just a matter of how long you last.

Don't cut down too many trees. They don't appreciate it.

I've played this game a lot now, mainly in sandbox mode, but there's still a lot of it I have yet to explore. I haven't actually even completed the campaign for this game, I've just been enjoying exploring and trying to survive as long as I can. It's a fantastic game to play, though can be rage inducing if your character dies in some silly way. I can't tell you the number of times I've decided to attack a spider on the spur of the moment, only to be killed by a horde of them because I misjudged just how many there were in the area.

I would definitely recommend this game to anyone, especially if you have friends that would be willing to play with you in 'Don't Starve Together'. It's wonderfully quirky, and fun to play. But, be warned, you may end up spending a bit too much time playing it!

I hope you liked this post! Have you ever played this game? Let me know what you think in the comments below!