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Help I'm Panic Stricken!!!

LittleT in KC — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:47:36 GMT

Bobbi Brown's leaving, makeup lines coming a going, etc. All of this has me in a panic over my BRAND that I'm loyal to and don't what I do without!! OK it's only makeup, but I don't know what I'd do without LG Balance n Brighten, LG bronze and brighten and of course LG blushes!!! I hope it never goes away. Even if Laura should decide to step down, maybe she would leave it in the capable hands of Jillian. Yes, it's only makeup, but I use her entire line. I love the baked shadows, the eyeliners, everything. I could find replacements for shadow and liner, but now my three--foundation, bronzer and blush--there's nothing out there that's comparable. I won't worry for now. These things just seem to happen with makeup lines almost without warning.

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Desertdi — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:53:07 GMT

Stock up...........

"just in case"....................That should calm your nerves (!!)

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StillRachB — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:53:08 GMT

Stock up!

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:57:48 GMT

@LittleT in KC Yes! You struck a cord with me! I get so frustrated when they do that. It's like that with clothes too though. I used to buy a certain bra on Breezies and suddenly, no more offered. So I bought tons of them but they are all cotton and ..... well you know cotton (with the wire) tend to wear out. The thing looks like a cross between an exercise bra and something like a torture thingy but I liked it. (Sorry, off topic).

There have been several Laura Geller things I couldn't find. Some here suggested Amazon but I worry if they are knock-offs, so I've made do. Even Maybelline waterproof mascara did that to me. They keep changing the color of the container and I go crazy so I bought a few extra. I could go on but I won't.

Just know that I feel your pain. You might want to go on Amazon (I think that is it) people suggested it to me. Right now I'm on a quest to find Philosophy Primer, but it's a specific Primer (with real color) and I'm almost out....what to do...what to do.....

Take care you are not alone...if only they'd warn us. Right?

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LittleT in KC — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 01:00:44 GMT

You gals are so nice! I felt kind of silly even posting because again, it's only makeup and seems somewhat trivial, and yet we have our go-to holy grails if you will. It took me so long to find something just right for me. I'm going to take all of your advise and stock up! Unopened will last forever!

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Q4u — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 01:18:05 GMT

It's not trivial at all.... and I'm finding that when you find something you love (not only make up, but other things) and you wear yours out and go back for another .... sorry, those were discontinued.

My DS has size 15 feet and has a terrible time finding shoes he likes that fit well. He found a pair a year and a half ago and loved them. Went back to the store recently specialty store!) and they are no longer being made. Makes you crazy.....

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hopi — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 01:19:41 GMT

Laura Mercier has comparable makeup and I think the quality is even better.

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loveschocolate — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 01:34:51 GMT

Is LG going somewhere? Just curious.

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LittleT in KC — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 02:44:01 GMT

No, LG is not going anywhere that I've heard, just that there is always a big name line that is being bought out, forever changed or discontinued in general.

I totally agree with others who have pointed out, it happens with other things too, not just makeup. Favorite jeans never to be found again, favorite shoes, shirts, the list goes on. Lesson being, when you find "it" go back and get a second and third if there's any chance of getting another, or it's gone forever.

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LittleT in KC — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 02:47:08 GMT

@loveschocolate-- actually I wrote the post after reading "Bobbi Brown has left the building" -- guess we should all stock up on favorites when we have the chance.

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makena — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:12:18 GMT

There are other places to purchase BB makeup.

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Shanus — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:19:22 GMT

@LittleT in KC It's me the OP of the BB post. Sorry I caused a panic. I know how you feel. I find foundation the most difficult to replace. Stock up on a few LG just in case. If...a big if...it is discontinued, you'll have enough until you have time to find something else that pleases you.

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Shanus — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:22:39 GMT

@makena I've seen BB in makeup stores in outlet malls. I wouldn't trust the shelf life of those products. BB is not going out of business. She just stepped down leaving the co. in the hands of Estée Lauder who bought her out many yrs. ago. My concerns are changes in products.

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151949 — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 04:33:13 GMT

You know , OP, Laura Geller has a website where you can buy her products.

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 06:04:43 GMT

@LittleT in KC wrote:
Bobbi Brown's leaving, makeup lines coming a going, etc. All of this has me in a panic over my BRAND that I'm loyal to and don't what I do without!! OK it's only makeup, but I don't know what I'd do without LG Balance n Brighten, LG bronze and brighten and of course LG blushes!!! I hope it never goes away. Even if Laura should decide to step down, maybe she would leave it in the capable hands of Jillian. Yes, it's only makeup, but I use her entire line. I love the baked shadows, the eyeliners, everything. I could find replacements for shadow and liner, but now my three--foundation, bronzer and blush--there's nothing out there that's comparable. I won't worry for now. These things just seem to happen with makeup lines almost without warning.

@LittleT in KC

At first, I wasn't sure if you were serious or joking .... surely you realize that QVC isn't the only retail game in town. You can get most of those products in places like Sephora and Ulta ... not to mention ebay ... stock up.

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Pook — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:21:30 GMT

Just when I found Bobbi Brown's long wearing eyeshadow sticks that seem better than Mally's. I hope the formula isn't changed or they are discontinued. I'm the kiss of death for products that I reallly like. It happens a lot!!

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noodleann — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:29:52 GMT

Echoing the advice you've gotten, stock up. That's why I now own 3 pairs of Skechers boots, which are the most comfortable things I've put on my feet in years.

But although you might feel you've got your HG products, there are two factors to consider when facinig a possible discontinuation or reformulation. One, that you change. As you age, your skin tone and texture may change, so a foundation that worked before may no longer suit you. You may need more moisture, a different primer, and especially a different color. Most of us need a lighter palette as we get older. Plus fashions change. The monster eyebrows of today will give way to something more natural soon, for example.

The other thing to consider is the world is full of companies that keep making new products and trying to improve old ones. Searching for replacements may yield new HGs. If I'd never misplaced my stash of Maybelline Cool Effects shadows, I'd never have discovered the perfect shade in an Urban Decay pencil.

Good luck in finding what you need, whether it's more of what you love or something brand new.

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just bee — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 17:30:12 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
Echoing the advice you've gotten, stock up. That's why I now own 3 pairs of Skechers boots, which are the most comfortable things I've put on my feet in years.

But although you might feel you've got your HG products, there are two factors to consider when facinig a possible discontinuation or reformulation. One, that you change. As you age, your skin tone and texture may change, so a foundation that worked before may no longer suit you. You may need more moisture, a different primer, and especially a different color. Most of us need a lighter palette as we get older. Plus fashions change. The monster eyebrows of today will give way to something more natural soon, for example.

The other thing to consider is the world is full of companies that keep making new products and trying to improve old ones. Searching for replacements may yield new HGs. If I'd never misplaced my stash of Maybelline Cool Effects shadows, I'd never have discovered the perfect shade in an Urban Decay pencil.

Good luck in finding what you need, whether it's more of what you love or something brand new.

Sage advice!

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RainyDayGal — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 18:22:59 GMT

What am I missing? QVC isn't the only place to purchase it, Bobbi Brown makeup is available other places. And chances are she'll end up at HSN or Evine.

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Mistic — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 18:27:02 GMT

I too suggest you stock up. And maybe, like RedConvertibleGirl said, she might show up on another network. At least if you stock up when you can, you will have more time to search for something that might work as well as BB does for you now. Best of Luck!