Laura Geller make-up. Yay or nay?

[Mle8308]

The whole Laura Gellar now for "women of a certain age" is a newer marketing ploy. It used to be marketed for everyone. I am not yet in the targeted age group, but bought Laura Gellar years ago when it was sold at Sephora and I like it, still do. If you buy directly from her website, add it to your cart but don't check out. A lot of the time, a few hours later they will email you and offer an additional discount so you go back and buy it. QVC also sells a lot of her products, but check both sites to see where you get the better pricing.

 

[cabanafrau]

I have a couple friends who swear by it and several who've hated it. I did notice on Amazon it's one of the products that's shown with the little warning symbol stating it's one of the most frequently returned items. Made me wonder if it was returned often because of quality issues or because someone ordered the wrong shade because they were doing it online? I ended up deciding not to order because of so many friends disliking it and not being confident I could select the correct shade online myself anyway.

 

[Christine]

I'm so glad that I reached "a certain age" a quarter century ago. It didn't matter because I look the same now as I did when I was in my 20's. I know that because I look in a mirror every morning and I don't see any changes, and if I did, I wouldn't care at all. I was told once that most older women look older than older men, could it be because of using makeup most of their adult life. Hmmmm! Could it be that it is makeup that causes wrinkles? Before someone gets all bent out of shape, this whole post of mine is just a joke except that I am a quarter century since I reached "a certain age".

If anything, makeup in the last decade or so should be preventing wrinkles since the majority of them have added sunscreen.

That said, no makeup doesn't cause wrinkles. A lack of estrogen is what causes the loss of skin suppleness and perkiness in women.

 

[georgina]

I'm so glad that I reached "a certain age" a quarter century ago. It didn't matter because I look the same now as I did when I was in my 20's. I know that because I look in a mirror every morning and I don't see any changes, and if I did, I wouldn't care at all. I was told once that most older women look older than older men, could it be because of using makeup most of their adult life. Hmmmm! Could it be that it is makeup that causes wrinkles? Before someone gets all bent out of shape, this whole post of mine is just a joke except that I am a quarter century since I reached "a certain age".

Yeah, I'm in the just say no crowd. The need for makeup is a myth pushed on women to look a certain way. I have never worn it and embrace my 62 year old features and gray hair. Fortunately I worked in a scientific research lab and did not need to look younger than I am.

 

[CindysFriend]

Yeah, I'm in the just say no crowd. The need for makeup is a myth pushed on women to look a certain way. I have never worn it and embrace my 62 year old features and gray hair. Fortunately I worked in a scientific research lab and did not need to look younger than I am.

I can understand this. In my case, I’ve been dealing with a lot of tragedy for the last 15 years, almost non-stop rollercoaster, and I have PTSD from some of it. I really don’t care too much what other people think of my looks, but I want this for me. I don’t like seeing the effects of what I’ve been dealing with (still am) every time I look in the mirror. At point in recent years I was so depressed that I didn’t care at all what I looked like. But now I do, and I think it’s a good indication that I’m dealing better with what life in general has presented me with. Oh believe me, I know that every one of us is dealing with something, many big, many small, many in-between. I know it’s not just me.

My vacations this year will be first ones in about 7 years, other than attending funerals for very close family out of state.

I’d love to get a few nice photos of my vacations, and I’d like to look just a tiny bit better than my every day, if that makes sense.

Make up for women is such a personal choice. I’m not one who always had to have make up on in order to leave my house. lol. But it’s been so many years now (my last purchase was Bare Minerals which I loved at the time), I definitely needed a whole new set. I use powder foundation, I’ve never used liquid. So really, all I want to achieve is a slightly better balance to all of the splotches and age spots. lol. And a touch of blush, a little pat of contour here and there,a dash of lipstick, and a flick of mascara.

I support all women and their own decisions regarding make up!

 

[goofyernmost]

Yeah, I'm in the just say no crowd. The need for makeup is a myth pushed on women to look a certain way. I have never worn it and embrace my 62 year old features and gray hair. Fortunately I worked in a scientific research lab and did not need to look younger than I am.

I know that I maybe in the minority here but my wife never used makeup of any kind, and my daughters did use some on their wedding day, but haven't ever seen any since then. I don't hate women wearing makeup but so many overdue it to the point of being unattractive. The one thing that some women do that I will never understand is have their lips puffed up like truck tires. Why would anyone think that was attractive, I have never talked to a man yet that thought it was. I guess I just like natural better.

 

[goofyernmost]

If anything, makeup in the last decade or so should be preventing wrinkles since the majority of them have added sunscreen.

That said, no makeup doesn't cause wrinkles. A lack of estrogen is what causes the loss of skin suppleness and perkiness in women.

Guess you didn't read the last line of my post.

 

[tinkerbellandpeterpan]

I can understand this. In my case, I’ve been dealing with a lot of tragedy for the last 15 years, almost non-stop rollercoaster, and I have PTSD from some of it. I really don’t care too much what other people think of my looks, but I want this for me. I don’t like seeing the effects of what I’ve been dealing with (still am) every time I look in the mirror. At point in recent years I was so depressed that I didn’t care at all what I looked like. But now I do, and I think it’s a good indication that I’m dealing better with what life in general has presented me with. Oh believe me, I know that every one of us is dealing with something, many big, many small, many in-between. I know it’s not just me.

My vacations this year will be first ones in about 7 years, other than attending funerals for very close family out of state.

I’d love to get a few nice photos of my vacations, and I’d like to look just a tiny bit better than my every day, if that makes sense.

Make up for women is such a personal choice. I’m not one who always had to have make up on in order to leave my house. lol. But it’s been so many years now (my last purchase was Bare Minerals which I loved at the time), I definitely needed a whole new set. I use powder foundation, I’ve never used liquid. So really, all I want to achieve is a slightly better balance to all of the splotches and age spots. lol. And a touch of blush, a little pat of contour here and there,a dash of lipstick, and a flick of mascara.

I support all women and their own decisions regarding make up!

You do what makes you feel good about yourself and apologize to no-one! I feel good on a typical weekend day with a tinted moisturizer, lip gloss, light blush and mascara. Add a bit more pizazz for a night out. When I go to work (mind you I work in a warehouse as the only woman) then I do not wear make up. I work with my husband and I've already caught that fish LOL. I admire some women's skills at applying make up beautifully. I don't have that skill so I keep it basic. Poorly applied make up doesn't look great. Well applied makeup just enhances natural beauty.

 

[Cadiewampus]

Glad I am a man, we generally don't care what we look like

 

[Kim&Chris]

I have the balanced & brightening compact and thought it started to cake after a while. Maybe it's just not a good match for my moisturizer?

I typically use a serum first (Roc), then a moisturizer (Roc), followed by a primer (No7) and then a light foundation (No7) applied with a brush. I get them all at Target. I'm 60 now, and that's the combo that works best for me. The primer makes the foundation stay nicely, and it really doesn't sink into my wrinkles.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

I just recently bought Laura Geller from QVC.
So far, I'm happy with it!

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

I know that I maybe in the minority here but my wife never used makeup of any kind, and my daughters did use some on their wedding day, but haven't ever seen any since then. I don't hate women wearing makeup but so many overdue it to the point of being unattractive. The one thing that some women do that I will never understand is have their lips puffed up like truck tires. Why would anyone think that was attractive, I have never talked to a man yet that thought it was. I guess I just like natural better.

I don't have beautiful, porcelain flawless skin. You would be lying to my face if you said I looked better without makeup.
I have never put it on thick. I've been told more than once that someone thought I didn't wear makeup. I replied " great, even with makeup I look like S*** and response was No, you look nice". I actually do not believe them since I put them on the spot.
I would give up a limb to have beautiful skin.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Make up. Noun. An ingenious device marketed by women that don't need it, and bought by the case by women it can't help.

 

[goofyernmost]

I don't have beautiful, porcelain flawless skin. You would be lying to my face if you said I looked better without makeup.
I have never put it on thick. I've been told more than once that someone thought I didn't wear makeup. I replied " great, even with makeup I look like S*** and response was No, you look nice". I actually do not believe them since I put them on the spot.
I would give up a limb to have beautiful skin.

You could have beautiful skin and be a rotten person. Be proud of who and what you are. Not everyone is judging based on beauty.

 

[Christine]

You could have beautiful skin and be a rotten person. Be proud of who and what you are. Not everyone is judging based on beauty.

We want to be nice people AND beautiful! Is that too much to ask?

 

[goofyernmost]

We want to be nice people AND beautiful! Is that too much to ask?

No, it is just that nice is from the heart, beautiful is just on the service. I know it is a personal choice whether or not one uses makeup, but how it appears in a public sense is strictly a matter of our own image of what is beautiful. I'm not against the general use of cosmetics it's mostly only if it's applied with a trowel. It can be easily overdone.

 

[fla4fun]

I'm so glad that I reached "a certain age" a quarter century ago. It didn't matter because I look the same now as I did when I was in my 20's. I know that because I look in a mirror every morning and I don't see any changes, and if I did, I wouldn't care at all. I was told once that most older women look older than older men, could it be because of using makeup most of their adult life. Hmmmm! Could it be that it is makeup that causes wrinkles? Before someone gets all bent out of shape, this whole post of mine is just a joke except that I am a quarter century since I reached "a certain age".

I know you said this was a joke, but as to men aging better than women, I believe some of it may be attributed to men shaving their faces most of their life. Not only do they exfoliate their skin when they do (which is a reason some women are beginning to do the same) but they also exercise the muscles of their face while they move the razor around, which helps keep the muscles in the jaw and neck toned. I remember when I was a kid that facial exercises for women were a big thing for a few years, but I don’t think it’s popular these days. It should be.

I have never bought Laura Geller cosmetics because they look so bad in the commercial. They look thick and pasty, and actually make the person look older. I don’t wear a lot of makeup (only for special occasions) and when I do, I want something lightweight that looks and feels like it’s barely there, just evening out my skin tone a little.

 

[goofyernmost]

I know you said this was a joke, but as to men aging better than women, I believe some of it may be attributed to men shaving their faces most of their life. Not only do they exfoliate their skin when they do (which is a reason some women are beginning to do the same) but they also exercise the muscles of their face while they move the razor around, which helps keep the muscles in the jaw and neck toned. I remember when I was a kid that facial exercises for women were a big thing for a few years, but I don’t think it’s popular these days. It should be.

I have never bought Laura Geller cosmetics because they look so bad in the commercial. They look thick and pasty, and actually make the person look older. I don’t wear a lot of makeup (only for special occasions) and when I do, I want something lightweight that looks and feels like it’s barely there, just evening out my skin tone a little.

Here's the deal... I haven't shaved my face (at least down to skin level) since 1978. Now you have me wondering what it looks like under there. Doesn't really matter because at this point my beard is as much a part of my identity as my name and I will never knowingly allow it to be shaved off. Also I grow beard hair thick and lush and just about 4 or 5 inches above there is a barren wasteland. I only wish that I could flip my head over (like a mattress) and have the hair on top instead.

 

[Babs Johnson]

DW uses Laura Geller makeup and I suppose she’s happy with it.

I liked watching Laura Geller on QVC. Does she still appear there?