LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Baked Balance-N-Glow Illuminating Foundation - Porcelain - Buildable Sheer to Light Coverage - Satin Finish

Ever since I got this in my ipsy bag about 6mos ago I've been in love!! I threw out all my liquid foundation, my pressed powder etc...this powder foundation is amazing! It literally is just like brushing on a 2nd layer of skin. It's not cakey like foundation n it's not powdery looking like powder, it's the perfect balance of buildable coverage, if u have certain things u want covered then trust me this will do it but if u just want a natural "better" version of ur own skin then this is THAT! I can't even explain how it does it but it goes on so easy with a makeup brush n is matte enough to look like actual skin but also has this kind of highlight in it to where it looks like real skin as well. Everybody knows that nobody has skin that is 100% matte naturally cuz we have pores n we naturally will glow in certain areas etc..AND everybody knows that nobody has naturally super luminous skin where your just shiny everywhere all the time so if u dnt have time for instance one morning, to do ur highlight...ur all good w this compact alone! U will still look NATURALLY glowing! Me, myself love a strong highlight so I always do a bit of contour n then a snatched highlight above my cheekbones, my cupids bow above my lip, n down the center line of my nose n then use left over on brush to swipe along my temples, arch of eyebrows n top of forehead but I have woken up late 4 wrk sum mornings n took my 2mins to brush on a light layer of this n been extremely happy walking out the door cuz I looked like I just woke up n left but BETTER! nobody could tell I had ANY makeup on, just super healthy, good, skin that had a natural glow. Or 4 the days u dnt want 2b "done up" n dnt feel like doing a full makeup face...just using this compact, shaping ur brows, a lil mascara n sum tinted lip balm n u will look amazing. I swear I will praise n preach about this product FOREVER n TO whoever will listen bcuz its THAT damn good! Just pick the shade that's as close to ur skin color as possible n ur good to go! Btw, that's another thing about it...it magically finds a way to match ur real skin color even if u dnt get the exact color u needed! Of course if ur like a fair/light and u buy a deep tan u already no thats NOT going to happen on any level(or any planet lol) but if ur just a shade or 2 off it will work itself out. It never looks fake, it's so natural that's y I love it as well cuz I tan alot n there's been times I stop tanning for a month or so n I was able to still use the same compact after I had faded ALOT n it never looked bad, it somehow blended itself n I used a big fluffy brush to brush some down my neck a bit(which I do everyday anyway) n it never looked like I had a dark face n light skin at all! It looked like at most, I had a lil bronzer on or had a tad bit of sun on my face but blended seamlessly in with the rest of my body. So anyways yeah!! This product is life!! I also use other laura Gellar products now like her lip scrub lipstick which is all natural n wrks beautifully in getting old dead skin cells n anything else off ur lips b4 u apply ur lip product of choice n ur lips look 100 times better! But yea Laura Gellar baked balance powder foundation ALL THE WAY! I promise u will get rid of all other face products u thought u needed b4!! (Aside from ur blush/bronzer and highlighter if u use those things)

I bought this because it was on a flash deal and I’d seen a few commercials. At the sale price, it was worth a try, since I’ve finally come to accept that I need to think of my skin as mature, despite my best efforts to deny that I’m aging (I’m 53). I’d previously not even considered the brand because it was marketed for older consumers. I don’t think it needs to only be for older women, since I would have been happy with the product if I had found it 20 years ago. I also bought the Laura Geller brush to go with the foundation, which I’m glad I did, since it’s a great product.I absolutely love this foundation and will buy it again, though I’ll get a matte finish next time. I don’t generally prefer a dewy look, but I didn’t notice that was the finish when I bought it. There’s nothing wrong with it, but it’s not my preference. It hasn’t stopped me from using it though.I did my best to match the color based on what I could see on the Laura Geller site to the powder I had been using. While not an exact match, what I ordered turned out to be close enough. It gives a really natural look, with great coverage, and is so quick to apply (why I prefer powder to liquid foundation).

The media could not be loaded. I’m not a makeup guru by any means, just a regular Florida girl trying to find something light and breathable for hot, humid days. I picked this up after reading the reviews and wanted to try it for myself, especially since it claimed to be illuminating without being too heavy.I used an IT Cosmetics brush to apply it (because it’s super soft), and I applied it to just one half of my face so you can really see the difference. The finish is definitely on the natural side, not overly dewy or matte, just that kind of fresh, everyday look. You can still see my freckles and sunspots through it, so I’d call the coverage very light. It’s a good match for my skin tone in Fair, even though I’m not great with figuring out undertones.Now, I do have oily skin and textured areas, and you’ll see that in the video, I actually had to blot some oil with a cotton swab, and I kept that in the footage so people could see how it performs in real time. It didn’t feel cakey or thick, though, which I appreciated. In fact, it felt like I wasn’t wearing anything at all. That said, when I wiped my face, I could see some transfer on my finger, not a dealbreaker, but worth noting.One thing I didn’t love was how much I had to swipe the compact to get enough product on my brush. It’s not super creamy or saturated, so I found myself going back for more than I expected. If you like super lightweight makeup or you’re going for that “barely there” look, this might actually be a plus. For me, I just wanted a little more payoff per swipe.No scent, no irritation, and the compact is cute and travel-friendly. I can’t speak to how well it holds up all day (yet), especially in Florida heat, but I’ll update once I wear it longer.Bottom line: If you’re into light, natural finishes and don’t mind a little extra effort in application, this might be your thing. But if you want medium or full coverage right away, this might leave you wanting more.

Best Foundation I have ever used. I have been using make up for 30 years and I absolutely love this. I bought this because the foundation I previously used was no longer available. I tried it and I am hooked on Laura geller products. I use porcelain and add a little of the fair. My makeup routine is all Geller products. I was a little late to the party for the Hidden Gems pallet, but I hope they bring it back.