Beauty

[elated]

When you are dishonest with the viewers, you become disoriented. You don't know what to tell them because it is not the truth. I say buyer beware. It is just another sales pitch to con people in trying something different. I would not waste my money.

[pistolino]

On 2/21/2014 Lillyjane said:

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.

The Muppet thing was actually funny because Isaac for sure knows his Muppets, Shawn didn't know Big Bird was a Muppet and he let her know in no uncertain terms that he is.

The presentation last night--everyone has already said it about it being weird and rushed. I gave up BE when they went to the pressed makeup, because I felt it negated everything they had previously said against pressed makeup. This is another case of that. They have spent years arguing against people using liquid foundation and here they come with a liquid (to me, serum is a liquid). It didn't even come close to making me interested in it.

[azqfan]

Since someone up thread decided to school is on Leslie's position at BareEscentuals I thought I would correct her post. Leslie is not the CEO. When Shiseido bought the company Leslie decided to take a step back from the day to day running of the company and assumed the title Executive Chairman. And yes like others stated Leslie never owned the company.....not from the beginning or when it went public or when it was sold to Shiseido.

[racerrn]

On 2/22/2014 Lindas said:

No, absolutely not, was I convinced of the new product. I have been a BE fan for many years and was glad to get away from greasy liquid make-up that ran down my face when the heat and humidity was high. BE stopped that problem and I could wear the makeup all day without hardly any touch-ups, and now Leslie is "trying" to convince all her BE fans to switch back to liquid make-up???? Ever since Leslie sold her company to the Japanese, who I detest because they animal test most of their products on animals, I swore I would not buy their products again. I often wondered why Leslie sold out her company to the most unscrupulous company of Sheshedo is beyond my comprehension. Thank goodness I bought in bulk the original BE make-up and still have enough to get by. No I will not be buying from this company and shame on you Leslie for turning your wonderful products to junk and trying to endorse it...when most of your avid fans are not buying your endorsements! Of course, Leslie should be nervous since she knows deep down, she has basically betrayed her own products after all these years. I am disappointed of this outcome of what BE has turned into.

I totally agree with what you said! She sold the company because it made her one of THE wealthiest women in Beauty!!! She made MANY millions on that sale believe me!!! I think what you said was done very well. IMO Leslie lost a TON of credability with me!

[Beautymogul]

I just watched the presentation again and then I went on the website and the only 2 benefits they are saying is it non-comodegenic, and I know i just screwed up the spelling, and it will not clog pores. There are tons of foundations that say the exact same thing. I think Lisa was trying to help her friend out because poor Leslie just did not sell this. I think another poster said something to the effect that ever since the company was sold the sales have declined and I do think they are right. Leslie was BE, flat out she was and I KNEW this was going to happen. Without Leslie and all of her direction to inspire and help the product developers it is just another company now, like all of the rest. same thing happened when my father sold his accounting firm 20 years ago, if you take out the top, no where to go but down.

[pennylane68]

I agree with other posters tbat this was indeed a strange presentation, but I think it was probably due to the fact that Leslie decided or perhaps was asked to come on at the last minute to present this new foundation. I enjoyed seeing Leslie, but I would have been just as happy to see Jessica present it too. I was more disappointed that they didn't show swatches of the colors or show the models applying the product...those type of presentations are more helpful to me. All that being said, I look forward to trying the new Bareskin Foudation.

[RMBinFL]

On 2/21/2014 luvmyteddy said:

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.

There is a 2nd review now from another poster with only 1 post in their history, and it sounds like product marketing. They claim to have used the product already. I cancelled my order to wait to see more realistic reviews. If people are marketing this in the qvc comments rather than regular users, I think they are trying too hard to sell.

[Haddie1]

Nope, I am not sure this is for me. I am, however, going to get this for my mom. She is one of those who will not try BE because she is a die hard liquid lady and thinks it will dry her skin. So maybe Leslie is right about that part. I do know people like this.

[TootyJane]

I think we all are in agreement that this "launch" was rushed. I am interested in trying this product but I will wait until it is in the stores so I can find my correct color. As it is right now, QVC has 12 shades. When the BareMinerals retailers start to carry it on May 1st, they will have 20 shades to pick from. I don't know if QVC will eventually carry all 20 shades. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[racerrn]

On 2/22/2014 MrsLorraine said:

On 2/22/2014 AGurlyGirl said:

On 2/22/2014 SunnyinSEPA said:

After watching her present this product, I have to wonder just what her relationship is with the company to whom she sold her company. "Just anyone" wouldn't pop in at the last minute and launch a new, "big deal," product. According to Leslie and Lisa, her appearance was not planned. Wouldn't the company executives (whoever now owns the BE brand) mandate who would launch their premier product? Then she mentioned she was testing all sorts of liquid foundations and people were staring at her because her makeup looked so bad. Is she still involved in product development?

I thought she sold the company and trotted off with her millions. Apparently not. If she's still involved, I'd like to see her as the face of BE more often (nothing against Jessica. IMO Leslie is the trusted face behind the brand.)

I'm not trying it. I wear the original formulation and don't have a reason to change. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

I'm not really sure how you can make these nasty comments when you obviously have no idea what has happened with the company. Yes, BE went public in 2006 and was sold to Shiseido. However, Leslie is still the CEO of the company. She did not "trot off with her millions". Not sure what you would have ever heard to make you think that, but you are very, VERY wrong! Do some homework before opening your mouth.

And to address another person wanting to know about animal testing. BE products are NOT tested on animals and ARE made in the USA & Canada, with the exception of the packaging & tools.

I always thought these boards were a place where we could lift each other up and share thoughts & ideas about products. Instead it has become a bashing ground. Do we need to make others feel bad to make ourselves feel good? Because I just find that to be so wrong. I'm sure many of the people you have been bashing here actually read these posts. How would you feel to read all this nastiness if it were about you? We can still offer our thoughts & opinions, but keep them "soft" instead of hurtful. Make your comments productive and sincere without being so harsh.

You're WAY too invested in in Leslie Blodget who doesn't know you or care about you. And YOU can buzz off if you don't like comments on the board; who died and made YOU webmaster? We can say what we wish and if you don't like it, too bad.

Um, I did do my homework and research and YES, Leslie Blodgett made MILLIONS when Bre Minerals was sold! That is public knowledge! As for your other comments, I think we as consumers of a product have the RIGHT to question the integrity of the person selling the product to us!! For YEARS Leslie said how bad liquid foundation was for you. She did those experiments with the paper towels and water, etc to prove her point. I think some people, myself included who have used her product for 13 years find the release of this new "serum" foundation to be a contradiction in terms. She's basically talking out of both sides of her mouth. I replayed the presentation from Friday and I don't think Leslie Blodgett believed one word that she was saying! She actually said that "she never liked liquid foundation and I still don't!" Well, you can call this "serum" foundation or whatever you want, but it's a LIQUID!!! That blows her crediblity out of the water!! I agree with the ladt that posted above me. You are WAY too invested in Leslie Blodgett!! We, as consumers have EVERY right in the world to question the crediblity of a person who all of a sudden does a 360 on what she's been saying for YEARS!!! If you're that sensitive or nieve, maybe you should NOT read any of the posts because it is clear to me that most of the ladies on here feel the same way I do!!! It would be intersting to have that presentation analyzed by someone who specializes in voice and body language!