topic Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin??? in Beauty

Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

Katcat1 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:24:06 GMT

I was wondering how Laura Geller's Balance N'Brighten foundation looks on mature skin? I remember when I tried Bare Minerals and I thought I would scream -- it did not work for me. If any of you ladies with mature skin use Laura Geller's foundation, let me know how it works for you.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

Sammijo10 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:30:50 GMT

@Katcat1 , it's ok, but there's a learning curve if you're older or have textured skin. First, moisturize really well, then use a very little bit and really buff it in. (I mean you'll think you're buffing it right away.) Using this method, it won't completely show lines or texture, but you won't get full coverage. I use it on some home days to just use up what I have, but I've gone back to liquid/cream foundations or tinted moisturizer. I used it for years and loved it, but now, at 64, it's not the best for my skin. Normally a fair/light foundation wearer, I have used the medium as a light bronzer - again, used lightly. Hope this helps.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:33:47 GMT

I liked the coverage, thought it was medium coverage, but wish it didn't contain talc...

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

Dusty1 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:34:15 GMT

@Katcat1 I think that preparing your skin & applying the foundation "right" , it can look beautiful on any age skin.

It may not work for your skin type, but that is a different story.

Do you moisturizer or whatever you decide to wear under the foundation.

Then you can try different ways to apply the foundation.

It may work better with a sponge, a dense brush or a looser packed brush. You can play with it to decide.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

Dusty1 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:37:41 GMT

@Katcat1 I meant to add. I don't have Balance & Brighten, but I just got Fenty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation today.

I love the loose powder & wanted to try this.

I applied it to half of my face with the included sponge. I'll see how it does in a couple of hours.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

SilleeMee — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:45:28 GMT

I'm 65. I have dry skin but I moisturize my skin. I tried the BnB and it dried out my skin and made it look wrinkly (and I don't have wrinkles) so I stopped using it. I have nothing bad to say about talc, which it has, except that it dries my skin out terribly. I avoid it at all costs.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

nyc1 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:52:26 GMT

Didn't work for me no matter how I prepped. Bare Minerals works much better for me, but I haven't used foundation in over a year since working from home.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

LillyandHobo — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:58:57 GMT

Hi. I have mature skin and thought it looked slightly wrinkled intil I put Balance and Brighten on! I could see every nook, cranny and it was so dry looking. I think the lighting they use has some sort of blurring effect to make the skin look so smooth.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

Katcat1 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:04:32 GMT

@LillyandHobo @nyc1 @SilleeMee @Dusty1 @CANDLEQUEEN I appreciate all your input. Thank you so much for replying.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

Katcat1 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:06:04 GMT

@Sammijo10 Thank you so much for replying. I think after all the replies I am on the fence with this one and will probably keep looking.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

Skyegirl21 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:10:10 GMT

I love Laura, but my skin is sun damaged, crepey, and powders ( even if supposedly "creamy") are not my friend... I have tried Her B n B and it never looked good on me... It's a great kit if it works for your skin though!

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

geezerette — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:14:17 GMT

I'd love to try this kit. I like all the products and colors.

But the talc is a no-go for me too. It makes my face itch terribly.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

millieshops — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:21:30 GMT

@LillyandHobo I think they start with women who have very fine pores and very few fine wrinkles or other defects. No matter what kind of foundation anyone has ever tried to put on my face (creams, lotions, any powder including LG's Baked), the foundations all magnified my pores.

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World Traveler — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:23:58 GMT

@millieshops So what kind do you use; or can you get away without any foundation?

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millieshops — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:28:35 GMT

@World Traveler I "get away" with no foundation on the theory that it's best not to call attention to defects that are not going away any time soon.

I used to buy an Olay tinted mosturizer that was better for me than anything called a foundation, but that product disappeared long ago.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

JudyL — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:40:08 GMT

@Katcat1 I'm in my mid-60's and ordered the TSV in light. I have worn the medium in the past and found some in my makeup stash and put it on again to see how it looked. I think it looks fine. I didn't put a lot on tho so I wouldn't say its full coverage but I think I look more finished than without it.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

LillyandHobo — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:44:49 GMT

I use IT products (CC foundation and theor regular foundation) and have been very happy with them. In fact they work so well that my DIL asked why my skin looked so flawless and she bought a ton of IT and loves it. Their blush goes on smooth and looks real without looking too bright.

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World Traveler — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:47:38 GMT

@millieshops You mentioning tinted moisturizer reminded me that I used to use Perricone's tinted moisturizer. Wonder why I stopped? Seems a tinted moisturizer takes care of two things at once! I want to go back and look at it again. Thanks for mentioning that.

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

millieshops — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:48:27 GMT

@World Traveler Of all the Perricone I've used - and I still use his serums - I never tried the tinted oiaturizer.. If you try it again, please report back. Thanks Millie

Re: Balance N'Brighten on Mature Skin???

SilleeMee — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:52:59 GMT

I like PUR Cosmetics 4-in-1 pressed mineral foundation. It's got a little bit of shea in it so it feels moisturizing. You can find it at PURCosmetics dot com, Ulta and other places...pretty easy to find. I've been using that for almost twenty years. The coverage is outstanding. Top rated!