Lilly Loves

At long last, a subtle healthy glow for fair maidens. For those of you who are a true English rose complexion and find it difficult to get on the bronzer bandwagon then look no more. This two toned powder from Soap and Glory gives a buildable sunkissed glow which is neither too muddy or too shimmery when swirled together, or, swipe the darker shade under the cheekbone and the highlighter shade above for a contoured effect. The best bit? A very reasonable price of £12.26 from larger Boots stores.

For reference I am Porcelain in the Bobbi Brown range of foundations, NW10/15 Mac, Mont Blanc in Nars (bordering Siberia).

FACE Stockholm Matte Foundation

This is by far the best foundation I have found for my combination, sensitive and truly pale English rose complexion. I have searched high and low for the most suitable base ranging from the ridiculously expensive Chantecaille and Suqqi brand to the high street and everywhere in between.

Do not be fooled by its name. It does not look or feel cakey like you would assume with a matte foundation but instead leaves my skin with a lovely natural glow that is rather a silky matte (if there is ever such a phrase?). I would not it rule it out if you are on the drier side; simply apply a more emollient moisturiser or primer.

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The Co-operative Group's Plan Bee Campaign

Almost 4,000 of Britain’s best-loved cosmetics are reliant upon the honeybee for their production. Worryingly, the British honey bee is dying out and with the honeybee gone many of our must-have beauty products, including 643 brands of mascara, 589 lipstick products and at least 453 moisturisers, would cease to exist, according to The Co-operative Group.

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