topic Re: Well... Were You Convinced? in Beauty

Well... Were You Convinced?

Beautymogul — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:41:02 GMT

What did you think of the presentation?

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

Mistic — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:48:32 GMT

I liked the concept. Looked really good on the models. I've had to move away from powders, as my skin is so dry. I am going to give it a try.

One thing I WISH they would do is swatch the shades on the inside of an arm. So hard to choose a shade with a chart.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

Beautymogul — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:50:04 GMT

I know, they used to put little dots on the forearm or on a little swatch. I thought the models looked pretty pale, but, that just might be my tv.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

willdob3 — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:53:28 GMT

i like the idea but it was the most rushed product launch I have ever seen.

Where is the info that Leslie mentioned about how good it is for our skin?

Something was not right about tonight.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

Beautymogul — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:59:42 GMT

I so agree with you. I thought Leslie just looked so nervous, and I did not hear her say that this was any different. That said I ordered another color because I don't know what will match my skin, and still have no idea. I have a serum foundation from Skinn that I really like, it gives great coverage and I did not see great coverage on the presentation. Who knows

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

TasMss — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:59:51 GMT

I'm glad that Leslie said she is talking to the women who wear liquid foundation, because I am a die-hard original BE Foundation fanatic (and I own lots and loads of original! ) So no, not trying serum foundation. Haven't tried Ready Foundation either.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

RainyDayGal — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:09:09 GMT

That was one odd presentation IMO. That's all I'm going to say.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

DJP — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:11:50 GMT

Very strange presentation. I know I'm not interested.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

dex — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:33:07 GMT

Leslie seemed very uncomfortable..I don't think she really believes in the product. She said she would continue to use the original so that makes me think that this product is second best in her mind

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

Desi — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:33:45 GMT

Too fast, no swatching, no explanation of how it will help the skin, and both Leslie and Lisa had faces lighter than their necks. Course, I don't think they said if they were actually wearing it tonight. I'd like to try it, but I think I will wait until the stores have it and I can see the shades and coverage in person. Also not crazy about a brush being the only way to apply it. I know for sure a few drops won't cover much on me!

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

lianne — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:44:48 GMT

Leslie was uncomfortable probably because she built the brand by saying over end over and over how bad liquid foundation is for you. She has a credibility problem with this, and I am sure Shishedo somehow forced her to do it since QVC was a big part of BM's success.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

EastEndLady — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:50:07 GMT

I agree with everyone - it was a very awkward presentation. I started using BE in 2002 and the beautiful, a little rounder, energetic Leslie introduced me to the world of BE. I started with eye colors only and I fell in love. I wish that Leslie and that company was still there!

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

Akane — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:51:07 GMT

I felt like there was something very off about the presentation, too. I was a big fan of BE for many years and I feel like Leslie was just Shishedo's puppet so she could validate to all of BE's original fans that hey, if Leslie says it's okay then it must be good. I've been so turned off by this company ever since it was sold.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

Celticrose — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 07:00:30 GMT

On 2/21/2014 Bikkie said:
I felt like there was something very off about the presentation, too. I was a big fan of BE for many years and I feel like Leslie was just Shishedo's puppet so she could validate to all of BE's original fans that hey, if Leslie says it's okay then it must be good. I've been so turned off by this company ever since it was sold.

It's been a crazy day on the Q. I didn't see it but heard Shawn was dressed like a bag lady who forgot she was nearly 42. She and Isaac argued over Muppets. Watching Friday N. Beauty now and Lisa looks frantic and "off" and her hair is crazy. I like Lisa, but she is as whacky as Shawn tonight.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

luvmyteddy4 — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 07:00:56 GMT

There is one 5 star review from a new poster that states she loves all the shades. It sounds like she doesn't even have the serum. How could she?

Sounds fishy. Why do they let these reviews on here.

I still have no idea what shade to pick.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

luvspring — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 07:05:29 GMT

I agree with others, a strange and rushed presentation to say the least. I ordered two shades to try. because it's so hard to tell what they will really look like - I thought the models looked a little pale, or perhaps it's my TV.

Great to see Leslie again, but unfortunately I thought Lisa spent too much time talking over her tonight. It was obvious Leslie does not like liquid foundation, but she stressed she likes this serum foundation - we will see what it's like when it arrives in April.

I have actually wandered away from Bare Minerals in the last few years, after using it for many years, and tried It Cosmetics, Mally, Tarte, Laura Geller and Philosophy - currently I am liking the foundation that came with the most recent Tarte kit the best. It's fun to experiment with different looks, and I am finding as I age, some of the mineral makeup doesn't work as well for me.

I'm giving this new BE serum a try based on the quality of their products over the years, but I'm not locked into only using Bare Minerals like I used to be - I'm willing to try new products as they come out.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

ginabfly — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 07:12:14 GMT

I felt like Leslie was nervous because she hasn't been on air in over a year. I also felt like she looked pale, they said she just stepped off the plane. Maybe she wasn't feeling well, who knows! I had a fever Sunday & Monday and am today finally starting to feel normal again. Maybe she has the flu too! I dunno...

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

luvspring — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 07:14:59 GMT

It didn't make sense to me that they chose to launch this new BE serum foundation tonight without a BE show to surround it, and followed by a Philosophy TSV, plus additional Philosophy shows all day, and one It Cosmetics show - talk about setting it up for being overshadowed!!!

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

Pearly Shells — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 07:45:05 GMT

And so soon after launching the Ready Foundation. After watching the presentation I was not convinced. I cancelled my order. I'll stick with Ready.

Re: Well... Were You Convinced?

luvmyteddy4 — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 07:48:04 GMT

It was mentioned on facebook that Leslie had been sick when she flew in yesterday.