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Lily lolo question

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tinkywinkyshandbag · 07/04/2015 12:38

Hi, does anyone use lily lolo? I bought one of their starter sets and can't decide if I like it enough to buy full size. I am 47 and my skin is dry ish, I also have a small patch of psoriasis on my cheek. No age spots, clear complexion. I was looking for a natural look with a bit of glow. I am applying the mineral foundation with a kabuki, buffing well. I am just not sure about the coverage, it seems like there is hardly any at all, but if I apply more it just looks powdery especially around my nose. It also doesn't seem to last long. Am I doing something wrong? Do I need a primer as well? or do I go back to a liquid again? I am wondering if it suits young skin better. Thanks!

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Cecyhall · 07/04/2015 12:58

I don't find the coverage very good with Lily Lolo but I wasn't sure if it was just me! It's more like a finishing/setting powder on me.

mineral powder foundations I've used before have had much better coverage and a very different texture.

Cecyhall · 07/04/2015 12:58

I'm 31 age wise

FrugalFashionista · 07/04/2015 13:09

Not great coverage, I use the LL concealer if I need coverage.
I also wear some moisturizer, serum or SPF underneath.
LL might not be the best for glow as its bismuth free and low on mica and I think those are the glowy ingredients.
Try using a bit less product and more layers, and try spraying a fine mist of water (I use Avene). This gives me a velvety finish.

I'm actually thinking of switching to a BB cream for summer - SPF plus LL is a faff and tends to look a bit dry and chalky on me too. I'm 42. Would a BB or CC cream or a tinted moisturizer work better for you?

Instituteofstudies · 07/04/2015 14:49

I used it for about 4 years but then I think my skin changed and it started to look flat and generally not great.

yellowvan · 07/04/2015 17:26

Whatever you do, don't get their bb cream. It's total crap, either under the powder or on its own.

FrugalFashionista · 07/04/2015 18:08

Thanks for the warning Yellow! I actually have a sample of their BB cream but haven't tried it as I have automatically assumed it will be oily and orange Wink I'm quite pale so it will be Dr Jart for me - unless someone has other suggestions?

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tinkywinkyshandbag · 10/04/2015 22:50

Hi thanks for replies sounds like its not just me then. M and S had some nice looking mineral based mousse foundation, might give that a whirl

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