Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation

Back in February one of my best friends bought me the 'Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation' Up until recently its been in my makeup draw untouched however slowly but surely I've fallen in love with it.

Lily Lolo is an online makeup store that offers inexpensive and high quality makeup and is available here.

A little while back I had been lusting over new foundations but I'm trying to save up for my trip to America. (Because who wouldn't make use of the favourable exchange rates and typical lower prices!) Anyway, back to the point I had been lusting over new foundations and after rummaging through my stash I found this unloved beauty and fell back in love.

The formula is silky and lightweight, and lies softly and evenly across your skin; i've also finally found a foundation/powder that does not look cakey, and doesn't cling to dry patches or spots that you may have across your face, whilst stays in tack all day! It is made with all natural ingredients to keep skin healthy and minimise breakouts!

I think finally I've found my holy grail foundation, and will hopefully continue to stick with it. It is defiantly a 'your skin but better' foundation, and looks completely natural. I also think this will be my staple summer foundation seeing as it is lightweight and offers SPF 15. I would 100% recommend this, and also deffinatly reccomend checking out their online store and ordering a few bits!

I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while, if you haven't guessed the blog changes aren't going to well and are taking longer than I thought. I will try my best to keep the updates frequent, I love you all. Don't forget to follow via bloglovin!

Very Important Notice!

Hey Beauties,

I hope you are enjoying your bank holiday weekend as much as I have! Thank goodness its May, and the suns out! Time to update my wardrobe I think!

Anyway, I wanted to let you know about some important changes that will be happening throughout my blog! The first change is this was no longer be a beauty blog, it will be a beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog! There will be minimal lifestyle posts and will mainly focal on beauty and fashion; because of this change it will be very likely my blog name/URL will change! So over the next few weeks I will be introducing fashion and a few lifestyle posts! This is going to be a very important change, as I know from reading other peoples blogs views go down and you loose readers! I completely understand how annoying it is to realise your favourite blog has vanished! So to stay in touch with this blog, you need to follow my blog to keep up to date with the changes! This is very easy, you can know follow via bloglovin or by google! It will take less than a minute, so please click that follow button! 

The second change is this blog will be going in for a makeover, over the next few weeks this blog will change dramatically. I want it to be more professional, sleek and colourful. I will have a new blog header, font, and design and general rearrangement! I am also hoping to include some more blog gadgets, and work out the positioning and sizing of my ads! I am so excited about this because it has been on my too do list for a long time! 

And the best thing is I will be hosting a GIVEAWAY! I am not entirely sure on what I will be including, although I am wanting to do a MAC Lipstick Giveaway, because I love my MAC lipsticks!  I will be hosting the giveaway as soon the changes are complete so hopefully within 2-3 weeks! To do stay in touch with more information on the giveaway just follow my blog! Which as mentioned earlier, you can know do via bloglovin' or Google! Its that simple! 

I hope you are as excited as I am for these changes! I also really hope you follow my blog, because I would hate to loose some of my lovely followers and commenters, so please again follow so you won't loose this site!

Love Daisy
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Running Late Makeup!

We all have those days where we press the snooze alarm too many times than we should have done, and end up having to compromise with our traditional everyday makeup routine, and after having quite a few of those recently I decided I needed to finish this after it being in my drafts, and upload this for you guys!

So for me my hair is my first priority, so I will quickly clip in my hair extensions and if it's still styled from yesterday then I will leave it but if not then I will pull it to one side and plait it, leaving out my fringe. I will them secure it with a rubber band and tug out the loose bits to create a messy vibe. I use a bobby bin to secure the back so it won't fall out during the day! 

Face 

Now I move into my face, firstly I use my "PONDS Hydronourishing moisturiser", and blend this into my face and neck in circular motions. Because I don't have time for my usual BB Cream or foundation i'll will go straight into concealer. If you've slept in later than usually this is most likely because your tired so the aim of my makeup on thee particular days is to make me look more awake and less like a zombie! So I use my "Maybelline Fitme Concealer" this is a really creamy and easily blendable concealer. I apply this like a triangle underneath my eyes, on any spots that I have or any imperfections or redness I have. It is really quite an all round concealer. I then use my "Real Techniques Buffing Brush" to blend this in, I may alternate between using the brush and my fingers. Using a brush saves a lot more time hence why I'm using for a running late tutorial! I then use a brightening concealer underneath my eyes this will really brighten up your complexion. You can also use it down the bridge of your nose, above your cheekbones (see my recent post on How to Apply Blush, Bronzer and Highlighter) and on your brow bone. I like using the "Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer" or the "Benefit Erase Paste" in shade 01 as it is a lot lighter than my complexion. I then use my MAC Blush, which is a light link shade and apply this on the apples of my cheeks. This really just makes you look fresh faced and awake. I really recommend applying blush when your tired or running late - it can defiantly change your whole look! You can set this with a powder or setting spray, whatever works best for you! I personally prefer powder and use my "Mac Mineralise Skinfinish" and my "Real Techniques Powder Brush" to evenly apply this. 

Eyes

Eye makeup can really make you look wide awake, and alert so I personally find this the most important part. I first use a "Rimmel Eye Pencil in White" to line my waterline and inner corner this can really open up your eyes and it really creates a beautiful effect. I then use my "Maybelline Volum' Express Colossal Cateyes Mascara" this is an amazing elongating and volumising mascara I really recommend this. I apply this on both my bottom and top lashes to really enlargen my eyes. It really makes you look wide awake. 

Lips

I apply my EOS lipbalm to smoothen my lips, and it gives a glossy natural look, and it tastes really good too! 

So this is my makeup routine if I'm running late it only takes a maximum of ten minutes with practise! All the steps are optional but this is what I recommend to look awake and ready for the day! Although I have used these products that does no by mean you have to use these exact products - these are the ones I use and love but you all have your personal preferences and favourites! I hope you liked this and it helped you! I hope you have enjoyed your first two weeks at school, and if your in year eleven I wish you all the best with your GCSE's I am sure you will do yourselves proud! 

See you next week, love 

Daisy 

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Choosing The Right Concealer

Hi Beauties,

How have you been enjoying your easter holiday? I have not left the house. No joke, I left to go to bicster with my mum, and I went to my sisters work to earn some spare cash, so it won't be a surprise if I upload a beauty haul next week! And besides I needed to catch up on some seriously well earned beauty sleep! Anyway, back in september I uploaded a 'Choosing The Right Foundation' and lots of people enjoyed it, and it was quite popular, so I decided to start a series, and this will be the second of which! I hope you like this, and find it helpful!

"Choosing The Right Type of Concealer"

There are several different types of concealer, and they each work differently and will be suited to different types of skin. So this will help you choose the best suited concealer type for you.

Liquid Concealer
Liquid Concealer is defiantly the most popular concealer, as it is quite versatile. It has a build able coverage although some are pacifically designed as low coverage concealers or high coverage concealers. Most concealers are buildable, it seems like all concealers have these options. It is also the easiest concealer to blend quickly, and easily.  Which makes it the best concealer for blemishes due to the liquidy consitancy, and as it is easy to blend it won't agitate your spots, and won't clog your pores either. Hooary!

Cream Concealer
This concealer works best for covering discolarations. (Such as bruises or under eye circles) and will work best for someone with dry or sensitive skin. Cream concealers typically have a medium to full coverage. Because it has a thick consitancy it'll be easier to build on the coverage. Because of this you need to make sure you completely blend it out, so it won't look cakey. However it is most likely to crease, so it is best to set it with loose powder, to try and prevent this from happening.

Stick Concealer
Stick concealer is best for dry or sensitive skin, and the coverage is completely versatile - it can give a light or full coverage, this is best as it can be built up or completely blended out. It's great for hiding redness, and discolarations. Not really suitable for under eye circles due to the fact that it will crease easily in those areas. Although if you have acne or spots and are using a stick concealer, STOP! Because it is so thick it will clog your pores/spots/acne and will most likely agitate it. So stick concealer is best for discolorations or redness around the forehead, cheeks or chin.

Those are kind of the main three concealers, and they all work different and suit different skin types, so next will be how to choose and apply the concealer.

"Choosing The Colour "

Highlighting/Brightening Concealer
If you want a brightening concealer then you can get pacific concealers designed for brightening or choose a normal concealer which is lighter than your actual skin tone. Sometimes two shades lighter depending on the shade range. Brightening concealer is typically used underneath the eyes, brow bone, cupids bow or the nose - all depending on what you want to highlight.

Colour Correcting Concealer
These concealers are generally used for skin issues such as redness, or bruising/veins, or really bad under eye circles. A lot of drugstore companies are now following the high end companies and creating colour correcting primers/concealers/foundations. You want to apply these before your nomad concealer or foundation. So basically before anything else. Each colour will help to conceal certain things. Green conceals redness, Yellow will cover reins or under eye circles, lavender conceals bruising or yellow tones.

How To Choose
Likewise when choosing your foundation colour you should always colour match to your neck, or face never to your hand as although similar it will normally be one or two shades lighter, as you don't typically tan on your neck. When choosing your concealer you need to think about what your are targeting wether it be blemishes, or under eye circles, you can always find concealers that target the problem. You should also always find a second opinion so I recommend always checking out the reviews.

Applying The Concealer 
Also like foundation there are numerous ways to apply your concealer, you can use your hands which is the easiest to blend as it warms the concealer between your fingers and makes it easier to blend. When blending concealers, you should use your ring finger as it is the most delicate finger. Most concealers come with a wand, or brush on the end, to apply, and then you can blend with your fingers or a brush. Most brushes tend to have a specific use so its easy to find a brush to apply your concealer. I use the real techniques shading brush to apply my concealer as I find its the perfect size, and sue the buffing brush to blend in - although this isn't the most sensible brush to be using around my eyes seeing as it is so big, but it works for me. You should always choose the best tools suited to you, not any one else!

I hope that helped, as I can assure you my fingers are numb. Haha, hopefully it was worth it knowing I've helped you guys out! So I hope you all enjoyed your holidays, and this was helpful! HAPPY EASTER! Don't forget to enjoy your last day of tomorrow! Love you guys!

Love Daisy
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My Skin Care Routine

Hi Everyone!

So recently I've been looking for popular blog posts/tags to upload to make my lovely viewers happy, and this seemed like a popular post, and recently I've been taking care of my skin quite particually so I thought I'd give it a go!(:

So the first thing I do is remove my makeup. I use the soap and glory makeup wipes, they feel quite rough on the skin but I like the tingly feeling it leaves. I then use the L'OREAL Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution to completly unblock my pores and generally remove dirt. It is also great for removing eye makeup gently; without irritating your eyes.

I then move on and use my Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Pore Control Scrub - dermalogica have recently come out with a new collection for teens, and I had heard about it and wanted to buy it for quite a while and when I was in westfields I saw they had a stand and went over to have a look and was guilted into buying it - but god am I glad I bought it. I have literally tried everything to get rid of my blackheads and I swear this was the only thing that worked - you can actually see the difference straight away, and within two weeks all of them we'll be gone. It is pretty expensive but a little goes a long way and hence will last you forever. You really have to rub hard on your blackheads to get them out, so after using that I like to use something gentle.

So then I use my LUSH Let The Good Times Roll Cleanser, this is so gentle and leaves your skin feeling really soft, like super super soft. I apply this by wetting my face and my hands and taking a 2p sized blob and running it under hot water and then rubbing it between my hands and then applying all over my face and neck. I leave this for a few minutes just to let it sink into my skin, and work its magic! Then wash of with a warm flannel. I love this cleanser so much it smells like popcorn and I will continue to repurchase!

My final skincare product is the PONDS Hydronourishing Moisturiser, this is such a nice milky consistancy and it melts into your skin just like butter, and really refreshes your complexion. I rub this into my skin in circular motions working down into my neck.

So that is the skincare routine I have been using, and its defiantly working, I haven't had any break outs since starting this which is great! Please leave a comment below of what you would be interested in seeing here, leave your blog name below and I'll check it out!

LoveDaisyx

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Whats In My Makeup Bag?

Hey guys, 

So this is my post of the week - I think it's safe to say I've got my blogging mojo back! Although I'm running out of ideas what to post, so please comment below what you would like to see! I'm thinking about doing an exercise series, would you like that?

So The First Product is 'Benefit Poressional"

This is a great product to use or touch ups, a quick squirt of this over those gruesome pores means there safely hidden away. It is also very matte-fying!

Second Product is "Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer"

This concealer is great for under eye circles, hiding away veins, covering blemishes - so its an all round concealer, especially as its easy to blend! The only problem is it runs out so quickly! 

Third Product is "Mac Mineralise Skin finish in Light Plus" 

Switching from my trusty 'Rimmel Stay Matte" to a high end powder was truly life changing, seriously. My skin felt baby smooth, stayed matte all day and was actually a pretty good concealer for   redness. It makes sure to keep my makeup matte all day and I finally don't need to reapply every hour, but I keep this in case I'm staying over night at a friends house.

Fourth Product is "Mac Emmanuel Ungaro Blush in Flower Dew Mist"

I used to never use blush before I bought this off depop (mentioned in last post) but using a blush really adds colour to your face and brightens up your complexion! I find this really useful when I'm feeling a bit ill or tired! This blush is defiantly a must!

Fifth Product is "Miss Sporty Pump Up Booster Mascara" 

This mascara is the best mascara I've ever used, it defiantly beats the benefit mascara in my opinion. Its not a clumpy mascara but is so voluminous and elongating! 

Sixth Product is "EOS Strawberry Sorbet"

Not much to say other than its incredibly moisturising and keeps my lips silky soft and smooth, defiantly a must for every beauty blogger out there. And it tastes amazingly good.

Seventh Products "Real Techniques Buffing Brush from the Core Collection" and the "Powder Brush"

The buffing brush is great for blending in the concealer so effortlessly, and buffing in the powder to places that may need more attention. Whilst the powder brush is great for blending in the blusher and powder. 

I hope you liked this post, its a bit different to what I do, as I prefer tutorials but as stated earlier I'm running out of ideas what would you like to see!? Look out for next weeks post on 'My Everyday Makeup Routine For School" I hope this gives you some idea of what to include in your makeup bags!

Love Daisy

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March Beauty Favourites

Hi guys,
I know its been a long time no blog, but I've been really busy, caught up with friends and school work, and I haven't had much time for myself recently and been struggling. But, because of the strike today I finally had some time to sit down and relax and have some time for myself. Even if it was only catching up on sleep, tv and my blog! Right now were having fire proof doors put in through our house including our front door, which means no heating so its about -10 degrees and so I'm wearing about ten layers! Anyway, thats really of topic but here we go..

1. Naked 2 Palette

I had begged my parents for this for my birthday or christmas but they refuse to buy me makeup so I had to splurge my pocket money myself, but I'm so glad I did. It comes with twelve beautiful bronze coloured incredibly pigmented colours. I still can't work out why I didn't buy this before, seeing as it is so worth it. I know I will defiantly be completing the collection for the end of the year! Have you got any Naked palettes? They know have three palettes which are each designed to suit different coloured eyes! They all create such beautiful rich, smokey eyes and range from matte to shimmer! Picture on the right is mine from my instagram! Follow me!(:

2. Mac Mineralise Skinfinish Natural in Light Plus
So after sticking to my trusty rimmel stay matte powder I decided it was time to branch out and see what new picks were available. Of course my mind wondered to mac, and after thinking long and hard and looking at their different range i decided I wanted a light to medium coverage, and decided on the Mineralise Skinfinish! I'm so glad I did, it offers a light coverage that helps to hide redness, patchiness and minimises pores. it also doesn't look cakey and looks natural.

3. Real Techniques Core Collection - Buffing Brush
So I was going to do the whole collection but I decided just to pick out one of my most used brushes and my favourite which was this one. They're such good brushes and they each work out at £5.25 which is quite a bargain., in my opinion. They are all very multi purpose although they have their each own individual use. I use this one for my concealer as I think it helps pack in my concealer and give it a better coverage, and the bristles easily adapt to the shape of your face.

4. Benefit Erase Paste
This concealer. Wow. No words. it...nifkomf. PERFECT! THANK YOU BENEFIT! YOU HAVE AWNSERED MY PRAYERS! My dark circles, redness and black heads have been banished, I swear it brightens my eyes, whilst blending in my spots so much I can't see them. This is my all round perfect concealer, it does everything I ask, and I will continue to repurchase this for the rest of my life. It is so thick and creamy but blends in so easily, the only thing I can say is it smells.. really bad.. BUT ANYWAY THANK YOU BENEFIT FOR SORTING OUT THE WORLDS.. okay my biggest problem. I love you. No joke. Guys, go buy this. Now.

5. MAC Emanuel Ungaro Beauty Powder in 'Flower Mist Dew'
I'm not sure if its the packaging or beautiful pigmentation that drew my in but either way I love this. This is an incredibly old collection, back from 2008 I believe but I found it on DePop a site that I love so much, I have an awful addiction. This powder is a beautiful light pink. It gives such a light pink colour and a light sparkle that I love,  I never NEVER wear blush, but once again MAC you have changed my ways, and this is my staple blush.


So this was my March Favourites, I'm sorry I haven't updated but I promise I'm getting back into my blogging mojo, and aim to update three times a month! I hope you like it! Let me know what your march favourites have been, and how your year has been so far! Not gonna lie mines been a bit crappy, but on the brighter note my nephews being more in a little over 3 months! And I've finally picked my FINAL FINAL GCSE options! What have you choosen? What do you think of my new blog banner by the way!?

Love you guys!
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