In preparation for crafting balance adjustments forthcoming in patch 2.3, the effects of the blacksmith actions Ingenuity and Ingenuity II have been adjusted.
Ingenuity
Before: Lowers recipe level to current level for the next five steps.
After: Slightly lowers recipe level for the next five steps.

Ingenuity II
Before: Lowers recipe level three below current level for the next five steps.
After: Lowers recipe level for the next five steps.

* The effect of Ingenuity and Ingenuity II for two-star recipes and below will be the same as, or greater than, its effect prior to patch 2.2.
Interesting... now I am really curious about the new recipe requirements.