ellen
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Post by ellen on Dec 28, 2023 14:51:11 GMT
It is constantly showing up on my Instagram and Facebook. The price is good and shipping is free - I am tempted to place an order. I’ve received great makeup tips here so I am hoping someone can give some feedback.
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Post by Tearisci on Dec 28, 2023 14:52:50 GMT
Marking my place here so I can see what people have to say!
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Jili
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Post by Jili on Dec 28, 2023 14:59:06 GMT
I have some of it. I’m not as crazy about the foundation as I wanted to be. For me, I’ve found that I need to really build it up to get the coverage I want. It seems to sit in my lines and I’ve also found it to be itchy.
That said, I use it sometimes as a final thin layer on top of regular foundation and it seems to work well for that purpose.
I have some blush and highlighter in the brand, too. I like those.
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Post by peano on Dec 28, 2023 15:00:48 GMT
Or RMS Beauty? Brow makeup in particular.
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Post by bbkeef on Dec 28, 2023 15:04:05 GMT
What products specifically? I have the baked balance n brighten color correcting foundation, blush and primer. I think it is called the cult classics set. I am not a fan of the foundation, I find it very sheer and does not cover what I need it to cover. The blush is nice. All in all, I barely use it. It's ok. I need a full coverage foundation for my rosacea. Perhaps you are looking for something sheer, then it's probably worth it.
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Post by gotranch on Dec 28, 2023 15:32:30 GMT
Yes, I use it and like the foundation for the reason it is so light. It does not make me itchy and I am very sensitive to make-up. I love, love the Kajal eye liners the best and recently really like the lip liner and brow pencil. After many years of not being able to tolerate most make-ups love that I can use the Laura Geller make-up without issue.
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on Dec 28, 2023 15:36:04 GMT
I love the Baked Balance-n-Brighten compact foundation. I use it most often in the warmer months when I’m just doing a light face.
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ellen
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Post by ellen on Dec 28, 2023 15:59:06 GMT
What products specifically? I have the baked balance n brighten color correcting foundation, blush and primer. I think it is called the cult classics set. I am not a fan of the foundation, I find it very sheer and does not cover what I need it to cover. The blush is nice. All in all, I barely use it. It's ok. I need a full coverage foundation for my rosacea. Perhaps you are looking for something sheer, then it's probably worth it. I have been looking at the starter kit. I’m fine with a sheer foundation in the summer months, but probably not in the other seasons. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Dec 28, 2023 16:40:43 GMT
I only use the Balance n Brighten. I don't like a heavy look, just a dusting to cover up redness and a few freckles. I do use Cervae moisturizer first to kind of hold it in place.
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Post by Patter on Dec 28, 2023 16:54:42 GMT
I have some of it. I’m not as crazy about the foundation as I wanted to be. For me, I’ve found that I need to really build it up to get the coverage I want. It seems to sit in my lines and I’ve also found it to be itchy. Exactly that. Their CS is great though but I won't buy anymore of their products. |
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Post by gar on Dec 28, 2023 17:22:32 GMT
I have some of it. I’m not as crazy about the foundation as I wanted to be. For me, I’ve found that I need to really build it up to get the coverage I want. Same here. It just doesn’t look on me like it looks in the clips etc |
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Post by Katie on Dec 28, 2023 19:24:16 GMT
I have some spackle, powdered foundation and powdered blush. I love all of them.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Dec 28, 2023 19:44:37 GMT
I use it. I have, um, “mature” skin. LOL.
I bought a set similar to the cult favorite a few years ago from a FB ad. I like it. I’m very fair skinned, so I had to buy a second, lighter shade of the powdered foundation. It does go on very sheer, which suits me. I really like the foundation, blush and powder. Also, I only wear her Italian marble lipstick. I absolutely love the colors and sheerness.
I have discovered that using a flat top kabuki foundation make up brush for blending makes it easier for me to get just the right amount of coverage when applying the baked balance -n-brighten foundation.
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Post by tampascrapper on Dec 28, 2023 23:21:20 GMT
I use the spackle and the baked foundation. I dont use too much cause it can look cakey on me. Also it can make any dry patches look horrible. So I moisture first, let that soak into my skin, then use the spackle. I use a puff to press it into my skin as the final step.
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Post by luckyjune on Dec 29, 2023 0:01:05 GMT
I have the Baked Balance-n-Brighten compact foundation and I really like it. I apply a light cover, so the powder works great for me.
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Post by garcia5050 on Dec 29, 2023 0:27:20 GMT
I was very tempted too, but I read a few Reddit threads that made it sound like the shading is very off (it runs dark/try to purchase in person). And the issue about lack of coverage. So I opted not to purchase.
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Post by Judy26 on Dec 29, 2023 0:44:52 GMT
I use it and love it. First I apply a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. Let that dry completely Then I apply the blush and blend it in. Then I apply the foundation powder. A little goes a long way. The trick is to blend it with a good brush for twice as long as you think you should. This sort of melts it into your skin so it doesn’t look powdery. Then I spray with a light setting spray and I’m good for the day.
I’m 65 with fair dry skin and fine lines and some wrinkles. The final look is quite natural looking but it covers sun spots and pores and gives a nice glow. But you have to really blend to get the proper finish.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Dec 29, 2023 0:47:31 GMT
I have been using it for 15 years or so. I use the balance and brighten and I like the light coverage. It’s enough for me, and I just put on a second coat when I need more coverage. The Spackle (primer) helps it to go on smoother. It used to be available at Ulta but I don’t think it is anymore.
Bare Minerals is similar but better colors.And it’s available at Sephora so you can test colors.
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Post by ameslou on Dec 29, 2023 6:57:58 GMT
I tried it and didn’t care for it. My “cake” seemed to develop a hard coating on the surface, and I never got much coverage. Might be bc I live in a very humid environment.
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Post by peasapie on Dec 29, 2023 12:17:13 GMT
I have some of it. I’m not as crazy about the foundation as I wanted to be. For me, I’ve found that I need to really build it up to get the coverage I want. It seems to sit in my lines and I’ve also found it to be itchy. That said, I use it sometimes as a final thin layer on top of regular foundation and it seems to work well for that purpose. I have some blush and highlighter in the brand, too. I like those. I tried it last year and found the same thing. It sits in the creases of my skin and makes me look strange. I saw there was a big ad campaign this year, but it’s definitely not for me. |
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Post by jeanninem on Dec 29, 2023 13:45:25 GMT
I use the Serum Blush and really like it. My 27 yr old daughter approves, so that's saying something.
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Post by artbabe on Dec 29, 2023 14:51:38 GMT
I've only bought her eyeshadow and I wasn't impressed. It is not very pigmented and didn't have the lasting power of a lot of my other brands.
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TXMary
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Post by TXMary on Dec 29, 2023 15:10:58 GMT
I wanted so badly to love her stuff. I finally fell for the Facebook ads and ordered the baked balance and brighten along with a lot of other stuff. I did use the spackle before I applied the foundation, but it didn't help at all. There is zero coverage and the colors are odd to me. There's an orange look to them. I'm 62 and I didn't think it settled well on my older skin either. All in all, it was a bust for me.
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Post by ~Susan~ on Dec 29, 2023 18:34:32 GMT
I use it and love it. First I apply a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. Let that dry completely Then I apply the blush and blend it in. Then I apply the foundation powder. A little goes a long way. The trick is to blend it with a good brush for twice as long as you think you should. This sort of melts it into your skin so it doesn’t look powdery. Then I spray with a light setting spray and I’m good for the day. I’m 65 with fair dry skin and fine lines and some wrinkles. The final look is quite natural looking but it covers sun spots and pores and gives a nice glow. But you have to really blend to get the proper finish. I have been using Balance N Brighten powder foundation for years and absolutely love it. My only complaint is the color range. I have to use two colors to get my color, which is Porcelain and Fair. I do the same as the lady above and get complements all the time. It's quick and never looks heavy. I can get up to a medium coverage if I do two applications. The very best part is Laura Geller's website is always running sales. I also like the blushes and bronzers. Forgot to add that I am 53, almost 54 with. My skin type is normal to slightly oily in my T zone. I run a little dry in the winter. |
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Dec 29, 2023 18:48:55 GMT
I've only bought her eyeshadow and I wasn't impressed. It is not very pigmented and didn't have the lasting power of a lot of my other brands. I had a similar experience. The colors are so vibrant and beautiful in the container but not when on. It was difficult to get any color at all. I think the only thing I’ve ever returned has been the eyeshadow. |
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 30, 2023 5:09:11 GMT
I do! I have two of the Baked Balance-n-Brighten compact foundations; one lighter color for all over coverage, and a darker for contouring. I love that you have to build up for heavier coverage because that means it doesn’t look cakey. I also have the concealer and actually use the eyelid primer as dark under eye concealer, and it works perfectly. Some of my eyebrow hairs point downward, so I started using the eyebrow wax, and like it as well.
I just bought the blush. The color I picked is a teeny bit dark, so I just very lightly brush it on, and it looks fine. I like the different lipsticks as well.
I also have the eyeshadows. They are OKAY, just not very pigmented. I probably won’t buy those again.
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Post by Kerri W on Dec 30, 2023 13:28:33 GMT
I also use Balance N Brighten and have to blend porcelain and fair. I’m 49 and have decent skin with a few fine lines. I apply lightly and blend well. I think it looks really natural.
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