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From Lily Lolo china doll foundation to what?

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SpaceKablooie · 28/07/2016 18:58

I currently use Lily Lolo china doll foundation, but I think I'd like to start using something else. I have no idea what though!

China doll is very light as I'm very pale.
I like mineral makeup, although I'd consider non-mineral.
I think I'm over powder, and that I'd prefer liquid.
I quite like natural products.
I like minimal non-sparkly makeup generally.

I don't know what to do! Should I just buy a random foundation liquid to try? Or should I choose a brand and get a makeover in a department store?

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SpaceKablooie · 28/07/2016 19:25

Hopeful bump

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gonegrey56 · 28/07/2016 19:29

I would book a makeup session at a Bobbi Brown counter in a department store if you can. Cost is redeemable against products bought . They are likely to have pale shades (I have a couple from them as I too am very pale). You can chat about best textures and types of foundations for you as they have a wide choice . Good starting point perhaps?

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SpaceKablooie · 28/07/2016 19:32

gone, I think I might do that. Oddly, I quite like BB even though I've never tried it - I just remember that a colleague who never wore makeup had a minimal BB makeover once which she really liked. Do I need to book then? #baffled

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gonegrey56 · 28/07/2016 19:45

You will get proper attention without waiting around if you book . I would . I have been really pleased with the service, first asking for a natural overall look (and got great foundation recommendation ), and I later had a "smokey eye" lesson (a bit daring for me ! )

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SpaceKablooie · 28/07/2016 19:47

Okay, great. I'm going to do it! Thank you .

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SpaceKablooie · 28/07/2016 20:18

Oh no, I think you can only get BB makeup sessions in London .

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gonegrey56 · 28/07/2016 20:22

I am in Bucks and you can get them at John Lewis branches here.

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Fannyfannakerpants · 28/07/2016 20:45

Have you tried bare minerals? I found it a lot less chalky than lilylolo. I also tried double wear light and was pleased. I don't usually like liquid foundation but it really was light.