Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation - China Doll

Hi guys! Today is a review I should have posted years ago because I've been using this product since before Bee's Knees existed! If you read my July Favourites post (HERE) you'll know that Lily Lolo mineral foundation is my go-to base product for the summer, especially on hot sunny days! 

When I was on the market for a mineral foundation many moons ago, Lily Lolo was the stand out brand for a number of reasons. Firstly they have values which match my own - ethically-sourced and cruelty free. Secondly it has natural ingredients that don't clog up your skin and cause break outs. And lastly and on a more practical note, they sell sample sizes which means you don't have to purchase a full sized product to test it against your skin!

I know Lily Lolo do have stockists in some salons in the UK, but to be perfectly honest I have never been to a beauty salon (beauty blogger confession?!) and didn't intend on starting just to try Lily Lolo. So instead I ordered a selection of samples to see which would be the perfect match for my pale skin. It turned out that my ideal shade is China Doll (which I think is one away from the palest shade, Porcelain) and I've been using it ever since!

I know a lot of people haven't tried mineral foundation before and feel a bit wary about it, preferring instead to stick to the traditional liquid or pressed powder foundations. In fact it was the other way around for me - Lily Lolo was the first ever foundation I tried and so when I went on to use other foundations it was a strange experience! Mineral foundation is incredibly easy to use and it's very difficult to get it wrong. Once you match your skin to the right shade you're halfway there because application is so quick and easy, I just use a kabuki brush to blend the foundation right into my skin. A common myth is that you can't get a good coverage with mineral foundation but in fact you can create any kind of coverage you would like. For me, this means quite a light coverage which is still enough to cover any blemishes and discolourations in my skin.

I apply this product after using concealer and just blend it straight into my skin. I used to apply a pressed powder or primer beforehand but I've found that actually the finish is better when I don't. I then apply contour and blush products before using the Lily Lolo Finishing Powder to stop any shine occurring later in the day (I use the matte one). 

It's quite hard to photograph this product so I apologise for the perhaps unhelpful picture! What I would say is that the foundation from Lily Lolo is a very fine powder and doesn't become cakey unless you go completely overboard with it. Instead this product gives my skin a perfect, flawless finish that I just can't match with any other foundation I've tried. It's the perfect shade for my skin and in the summer I can't see myself reaching for a different base product anytime soon!

You can buy Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation direct from the company online HERE for £13.49 or pick up a sample for only £1.49!

Have you tried Lily Lolo before? Are you a fan of mineral foundation?

xx

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July Favourites

Hi guys! After a few weeks of moving mayhem, organising the new house and generally getting settled in, I am finally posting my long overdue July favourites! I will update you on everything that's been going on with me and the move soon, but for now here's what I loved throughout July..

There aren't that many favourites for July because I was so busy I really just stuck with products I knew worked for me, and didn't stray too far from my comfort zone.

First up is this Nivea Sun Spray - if you're in the UK you'll remember that July was a really hot month and temperatures in London were pushing 30 degrees for a couple of weeks. When I lived in London I walked quite a lot, which meant I always had to have some sort of sun protection on - even on work days. This Nivea spray was my go-to product for protecting my skin every day, and I loved it! The fact that it's a spray makes it really quick and easy to use even on the most hectic mornings, and the formula is so thin and silky it sinks into the skin almost straight away. Definitely a must-have if you're planning a holiday in the sun.

Another summer holiday recommendation is this hilarious book by Shalom Auslander. I hadn't heard of this book until it popped up on my suggested reading on What Should I Read Next (great website for fellow bookworms!) I bought it second hand and read it in 3 hours straight, it's fantastic, hilarious and just a little bit different!

On to hair care - my Moroccan Oil ran out a couple of months ago and ever since I have been reaching for this Macadamia Healing Oil Spray to keep my hair healthy and strong. It's very similar to Moroccan Oil but I actually prefer the smell of this product, and the small size of the bottle makes it really easy to travel with (I was back and forth from Leeds to London quite a lot in July!) I highly recommend this if you're looking for a hair oil that won't break the bank.

Make up wise, in the hot summer heat there's only one foundation I can tolerate on my face, and that's my old favourite Lily Lolo mineral foundation (I'm the shade China Doll or Blondie when I have a tan). It's just so light and sits on the skin without making you feel greasy or sweaty - definitely a must-have when it's really warm out! Another bonus of this mineral foundation is that it makes your face appear matte and soaks up any excess oils left over from sun block. A real winner for me, I've been using this for years and will post a full review soon!

Last but not least is another make up product, this Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in the shade Honey. I don't like to wear a great deal of make up in warm weather - it just makes me feel sticky and dirty but the Revlon balm stains are so easy to wear they just feel like a lip balm on your lips! Lipsticks are definitely a no-go when I'm hot, maybe it's just me but I feel like lipstick suffocates my lips in warm weather, but the balm stains give you that perfect pop of colour without any of the suffocation! Whilst typing this post I've realised I've never posted a review of the Revlon balm stains so I will try and get one up as soon as possible.

Have you tried any of my July favourites? Which is your favourite?

xx

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