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Took the plunge last night and trying Laura Geller

Nataliesgramma — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:39:17 GMT

I am in my early 60's now and just not happy with my make-up lately. I used to use Estee L and recently MAC, but either they changed the formulas or my age is making me have issues with foundations. They look too heavy, or don't cover at all.

I ahve watched her presentations for awhile now and I hope her line works for me....

Any ladies in my age group use her line?

Re: Took the plunge last night and trying Laura Geller

chiclet — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:11:30 GMT

She is so likeable that I want to like her cosmetics but the foundation has not worked for me. Having said that I have been on the hunt all my life for the right thing. Having oily skin it ruins the makeup. I have only used her balance and brighten and bronze and brighten.

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Sweet_Serenity — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:06:57 GMT

You don't say what you ordered? Myself 58 tried couple products. The powders tried made my face look dry and highlighted wrinkles. Both contained *TALC* Wanderlust A356422 No talc or synthetics. What works for one might not for another. Had the same problem with IT Celebration powders. Goodluck! Struggle is real as skin changes with age. Less makeup, application with light hand best.

Re: Took the plunge last night and trying Laura Geller

LindaSal — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:46:15 GMT

I haven't tried LG products so I cannot give an opinion. I generally use Bare Minerals or Josie Maran. I am a light make up person but find that these work very well, I get lots of compliments on my 56 year old skin! They both give me a nice glow but it's never overdone. I think the lighter you go (more natural) the better you look. Too much makeup actually ages you. Too many layers, primer, spackle, whatever !!!???? Just selling gimmicks IMO.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:24:46 GMT

I like some of Laura's products!! I have never tried any of her foundations, other than Balance N Brighten, and I did not like it at all......I do love however love her Blush N Brighten-she has gorgeous colors and they last forever-very pretty. I like her eye liners, and her lip products.....Her powder liners that you wet, I absolutely love, they last all day and the colors are gorgeous.....I alos really like her Bronze N Brighten. Her Balance N Brighten gave my Tan skin a muddy look.....

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tg-indy — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:55:08 GMT

I recently turned 60. Recently went back to using Laura Geller's makeup after a friend told me that I looked better one day while wearing it. I had been using IT. I actually like balance n brighten as my foundation. I find it looks even better a few minutes after I put it on. Just remember, less is more. Her baked elements foundation is also very nice. Also bronze n brighten is great. I find her line quick and easy and not so heavy without a flat look. Hope you enjoy.

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PinkyPetunia — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:02:25 GMT

Would have liked to try the new foundation (glow). It was a good price for two but I didn't want two of the same color. Would have liked one light and one medium.

Re: Took the plunge last night and trying Laura Geller

Qshopper1991 — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:16:13 GMT

@Nataliesgramma

I don't like her eyeshadows anymore. They have a shimmer to them that I don't care for.

I now use Tarte. I bought a large palette of eyeshadows for $50.00. They last all day long with no shimmer. And the colors are saturated. Just beautiful.

Like anything else, having the right tools is a must. I love Sigma brushes. Great quality. The hairs of the brushes don't fall out. And they blend eyeshadows effortlessly.

Re: Took the plunge last night and trying Laura Geller

Pecky — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:26:56 GMT

I use LG on and off. I have purchased her eyeshadows and didn't care for them at all. I like Too Face shadows much better. I sometimes use her B&B illumination in the summer and like it very much. I did order her ODO lip duo.

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software — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:03:52 GMT

I recently purchased the Matte Maker powder to use over my Clinique foundation.

I like the way it finishes my look.

I can't bring myself to try the brush-on, powder type foundation.

And I don't wear eye makeup, except for brows

I was tempted to try her brow pencil, but I'm not unhappy with my Maybelline Brow Define & Fill.

Re: Took the plunge last night and trying Laura Geller

tototwo — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:46:59 GMT

@Nataliesgramma- what did you order?

I'm 68 and tweaking my makeup here and there. GMA Steals & Deals had specials on LG's website last spring and I bought a kit with a little bit of everything in it. I did not like the Spackle - I wear primers for oil control, and Spackle made my skin very greasy. If you have dry skin, you might like it. I tossed it.

My Mally neutralizing primer combined with LG's Balance & Brighten is nice coverage for me. It covers all my blotchy skin and stays matte all day (this is a h-u-g-e plus for me since I have oily skin). The B&B does not accentuate fine lines or pores (but maybe that's the Mally primer too). It's great when I'm in a hurry.

LG StyleLash Mascara - liked it. Didn't clump or smear on me and gave me the look I want in one coat. May re-order if I find it on sale again.

Apricot baked blush went on darker than it appeared and turned darker by the hour. Tossed.

"Watermelon" Love-Me-Dew lip crayon is a gorgeous color and very creamy and moisturizing. I've almost used it all up already!

There was much more in the kit... but I do like the B&B when I'm in a hurry, and the Love-Me-Dew lip crayon especially.

Good luck!

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Katcat1 — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:22:52 GMT

@Nataliesgramma, I purchased her blush once and did not like it at all. When you placed the brush on the blush, the powder was all over everything. I sent it back. I do like some of her lipsticks. I stick with Laura Mercier oil-free tinted moisturizer. My skin is normal but I prefer the consistency of the oil-free and it evens out the skin tone and it does not look like you are wearing makeup. If I use powder it is Laura Mercier's translucent powder which is so finely milled it does not look like you are wearing any. :cathappy:

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drizzellla — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:24:44 GMT

I had tried the Balance and Brighten. I was not ready for glitter all over my face. I am 66 and I think glitter looks silly on my face. Maybe if I was 16 again - that would be the look I am going for.

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IMW — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:32:47 GMT

Am 65 and love LG's balance and brighten, use her blush in a powder as well as Clinique blush in a cream,

also use LG bronzer.

I use it illumination to sparingly highlight inner eye, cheek bones.

Eyes- Clinique eye shadow, Clinique brow powder, Clinique eye liner- can't wear mascara too irritating

Use Revlon eye pencil to line bottom lid

NYC lipstick and Neutragena lip gloss

Most importantly is DHC Velvet Skin underneath - it is a

primer.

I am consistently taken as younger- by T least 10 years.

So I think it works for me.

FYI- I have very ****** skin so I don't need a heavy foundation, I find liquids and creams settle in lines and

accentuate pores.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:03:29 GMT

I think Laura has several foundations other than Balance & Brighten. I wasn't a fan of that particular foundation nor of the Bronze N Brighten. I'm not a huge fan of any baked products because I think they are just too inconsistent in color. My first Balance & Brighten foundation was too light but the next one had too much brown and was too muddy and dark. Plus I have drier skin so it wasn't a great foundation for my skin.

Her liners and mascara I couldn't use because they made my eyes water but I have super sensitive eyes and this is a problem with a lot of eye products I try.

I loved her Spackle when it came as part of a kit. But I'm not a real primer fan so it's not something I'd buy on its own. I have used her blush and liked them but I've not like the brushes they came with. I used other brushes.

I ordered the large eyeshadow kit because the colors all seemed wearable to me and I'm really tired of wearing brown all the time. Maybe this will get me out of that rut.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:21:01 GMT

I think sometimes her packaging and products are prettier than how her products perform. Most do not work for me.

Re: Took the plunge last night and trying Laura Geller

Daysdee — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:43:29 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I think sometimes her packaging and products are prettier than how her products perform. Most do not work for me.

Most of her products haven't worked for me either. I love watching her and she seems like she would be a fun friend, but I have probably returned 90% of what I have bought of her line. Therefore, I think 3 times before ordering now. Original Bal. and Brighten was horrible on me. I also didn't like Spackle. Bought her "apricot color" powder recently and probably shouldn't have kept it either. It is just okay--nothing special at all.

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CareBears — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:48:12 GMT

Generally I wear no make up (too lazy) but I love her baked blushes and eye shadows, and I really like her lip products!

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LoriMI — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:49:38 GMT

Bought the consealer, foundation, blush..... I like the clush, the foundation and consealer I didn't care for.

Re: Took the plunge last night and trying Laura Geller

Nataliesgramma — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:49:39 GMT

@tg-indy wrote:
I recently turned 60. Recently went back to using Laura Geller's makeup after a friend told me that I looked better one day while wearing it. I had been using IT. I actually like balance n brighten as my foundation. I find it looks even better a few minutes after I put it on. Just remember, less is more. Her baked elements foundation is also very nice. Also bronze n brighten is great. I find her line quick and easy and not so heavy without a flat look. Hope you enjoy.

I bought the foundation ....blush...concealer and Tropical colors eyeshadow kits. My face also tends to be on the oily side.

Clinique used to be my favorite ....but made my face break out.