topic Re: Has LG Balance-n-Brighten Changed? in Beauty

Has LG Balance-n-Brighten Changed?

Caaareful Shopper — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:38:24 GMT

I realize Laura Geller has added more shades to the Balance-N-Brighten foundation, but I'm asking about something different. I've used this foundation in Deep for nearly two years. Nothing but Deep. However, the latest one is decidedly lighter, and leaves my complexion a bit ashy looking. The color correction swerves to the lighter colors. I will no longer use it.

Has anyone had their BnB, in their same shade (whatever it is) change? Is it the luck of the baked swirl that controls what color will dominate? I never had this problem before.

Re: Has LG Balance-n-Brighten Changed?

KingstonsMom — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:43:52 GMT

Just yesterday I wondered the same thing. I've been wearing medium in this for years, but my last purchase looks too orange now.

I also noticed that it has a lot of loose powder flying around when I use it, which it didn't do before.

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Sweet_Serenity — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:52:34 GMT

AM Style, Laura Demo balance and bronze. Ooploopa! 😄

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I was Sasha — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:41:32 GMT

Recently I purchased the extra large sized balance and brighten. I was amazed st the result! My face looked powdery and not st all like usual. I checked the ingredient list from the large size compared to the normal size. Sure enough. They were not identical. I tried returned it promptly and went back to the regular size compact.

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Sweet_Serenity — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:51:07 GMT

Tried BB once, Small compact. Wasn't until looked in mirror outside! Omy! Glitter and powdery. Returned immediately! Personally do not care for talc on my face.

Re: Has LG Balance-n-Brighten Changed?

hoosieroriginal — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:59:42 GMT

Since it's a mixture of difference colors, I'm not sure how you could expect to get the same exact color each time - sometimes more light colors, sometimes more yellows, sometimes more deep colors - good luck.

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hfpint — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 14:07:37 GMT

I think so! I got the large compact in light and it looked so orange! I felt like an OompaLoompa! Needless to say, it went back pretty quickly.

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Fressa — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 16:40:59 GMT

I thought her company or part of it was sold last year. Usually when that happens they start changing the packaging and the formulas. I noticed that there was loose powder in the compact when I was using my B&B which I did not notice before. I thought it had a hint of powder cast on my face but nothing that would stop me from using it right now. I did not notice a change in color but it did look a bit differenct in the compact with the color swirls. (I wear the light/porcelin) I did notice a slight change in the coverage but that was easily corrected with a second swipe all over my face.

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Caaareful Shopper — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 16:51:27 GMT

I see your point @hoosieroriginal, but I do not agree with it. Balance n Brighten is supposedly made and sold as a color-correcting foundation. If it color corrects my complexion, it should first color correct itself first. With the different combination of colors, they must be able to provide an end result that delivers the same consistent foundation shade, not something so entirely different. I have used it for nearly 2 years with no problem at all. In fact, it was my favorite foundation. This last one is not usable at all for me.

I'm past the 30-day return policy, otherwise not only would I return it, I would ask them to not charge me a return fee. That's how different it is.

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mimi5775 — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:46:43 GMT

@Fressa wrote:
I thought her company or part of it was sold last year. Usually when that happens they start changing the packaging and the formulas. I noticed that there was loose powder in the compact when I was using my B&B which I did not notice before. I thought it had a hint of powder cast on my face but nothing that would stop me from using it right now. I did not notice a change in color but it did look a bit differenct in the compact with the color swirls. (I wear the light/porcelin) I did notice a slight change in the coverage but that was easily corrected with a second swipe all over my face.

Oh why do they sell out?!!!!

Money...that's it lol.

I know I would if I were in the biz and a great deal was had!.

BUT if I did that, I'd insist since my name is on it the quality would be the same.

Many things in Bobbi's line are dc'd now ..and changing so fast it makes me angry.

Many things get cheaper when they are bought out in my humble opinion

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depglass — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:12:18 GMT

I hesitate to comment since I gave up on this foundation years ago. It seems like she said they were adding "something" to make it "not so muddy." Those are my words, she didn't say it like that, but that's what I took her to mean. Not glitter, but something to make it more like original BE. Again my interpretation.

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cactusjack — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 21:24:10 GMT

I've used the balance & brighten in the fair shade for awhile now. I already had the regular size opened and recently I went on her supersize auto delivery and had received that. Looked at it and put it away until I used up my current one. But I didn't want the second shipment if the colors are all wonky now, so i whipped out my new jumbo size, used her fluffy kabuki brush (brand new, never used) so not to alter the color. For my compact in the fair shade it was the same as alway, thanks god, I hate returning. I think her B & B varies a lot from batch to batch. imhave recived the fair shade that were lighter or darker in the past but just a tad so I could make it work. I was totally thinking of getting the new light shade but am glad I stuck with the fair. This is a great foundation if the colors could be more absolute from batch to batch. I love it! Oh, and I didn't feel the formula had changed either. It felt the same going on and in the compact. I didn't feel it swooshed everywhere when I went to swipe it. No more then her regular sized compact.

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NAES1 — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 22:33:33 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
I realize Laura Geller has added more shades to the Balance-N-Brighten foundation, but I'm asking about something different. I've used this foundation in Deep for nearly two years. Nothing but Deep. However, the latest one is decidedly lighter, and leaves my complexion a bit ashy looking. The color correction swerves to the lighter colors. I will no longer use it.

Has anyone had their BnB, in their same shade (whatever it is) change? Is it the luck of the baked swirl that controls what color will dominate? I never had this problem before.

~~~~~~~~~@Caaareful Shopper.

I have zero idea, but 'did' buy the large B'N'B last week and have used it 3 times. So I have nothing else to compare `THAT` with.

Usually, I stay away from Laura Geller products for the very reason of too much talc (for me) and (sometimes) mica.

I am not impressed with this line -period, but would have brought the blush if I could have found one I a deeper pink for very light skin, dark brunette - always wearing a red orange lipstick.

Also bought the _i_ CARE of 10 pecils for eyeliners. Absolutely Do Not like those,,,,, or are old ..(could be) the typical, but those flake when appying.

I purchased because of the great presentation of a gel GLIDE for sensitive eyes; still on a waitlist, though.

I have LG's 1 bronzer from 3 years ago which is very drying..I should have known !..............

I have had great results from Too Faced, Urban Day with lip and blush -but discontined.

I am (and for me this is very RARE) sending these back.

When >>>>>>>>>any brand is sold out to (usually a Japanese, or Has China ..testing.. when buying the small company, bidding for the highest $$s, then everything does change...in my researched varied OPINIONS.

Now, back to my high end BESTS and no, not interested in the drugstore _stuff_ sold under Revlon and Clairol.

I do have my reservations concerning the two before mentioned id being animal tested under another name! (??)

Will not buy anymore of the Tarte, bare Essentials or now the LG being sold to another whATever company.

I have limited time to counter shop at leading department stores , so thought this would be better, Fooled me. Back to the counters.

All about $$s and after making [said bid] run with the money and say: good luck.

NAES

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NAES1 — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 22:40:50 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
I see your point @hoosieroriginal, but I do not agree with it. Balance n Brighten is supposedly made and sold as a color-correcting foundation. If it color corrects my complexion, it should first color correct itself first. With the different combination of colors, they must be able to provide an end result that delivers the same consistent foundation shade, not something so entirely different. I have used it for nearly 2 years with no problem at all. In fact, it was my favorite foundation. This last one is not usable at all for me.

I'm past the 30-day return policy, otherwise not only would I return it, I would ask them to not charge me a return fee. That's how different it is.

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@Caaareful Shopper

Please read mine FOR anyone asking about Laura G's Brighten and "B".......................

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Re: Has LG Balance-n-Brighten Changed?

KingstonsMom — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 10:50:18 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
Just yesterday I wondered the same thing. I've been wearing medium in this for years, but my last purchase looks too orange now.

I also noticed that it has a lot of loose powder flying around when I use it, which it didn't do before.

ETA: Well, I ordered the deluxe size in Light since the medium is now so orange and guess what?

The Light is orange too and looks much more powdery on my face and flies all over the room too. Maybe they changed their 'baking' method, I don't know.

Guess I'm done with LG.

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chiclet — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:29:31 GMT

I tried it and did not like it a few years ago. I opened several compacts in the same color and some had more dark and some had more light. I don't see how you could get consistent color.