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Welcome back to Beautyistic — where honest reviews meet real-world beauty experiences. Ever wished foundation could give you seamless coverage without announcing itself on your skin? That’s exactly what tempted me to try the LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Award-Winning Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Powder Foundation in the shade Medium — a baked powder promising natural demi-matte perfection with buildable coverage.
This handmade Italian powder foundation blends multiple color-correcting pigments that claim to deliver weightless coverage while adapting to your exact skin tone. Infused with antioxidant-rich Centella Asiatica and White Tea extracts, it’s designed not just to perfect, but to soothe and hydrate throughout the day. Best suited for medium skin, it’s positioned as especially flattering on mature skin types or anyone fighting uneven tone, fine lines, or visible texture. Application is as simple as swirling a brush and blending outward — repeat until your desired coverage is achieved.
In practice, I found this slipped effortlessly into my routine. On first sweep, it melted into my skin with a texture that felt far more like a lightweight cream than a flat powder. I tried it barefaced and also over a hydrating primer — in both cases, it delivered natural-looking coverage without clinging to dry patches. On long workdays, it held up remarkably well with only a minor touch-up around the T-zone after about six hours. However, if you prefer a full-glam, full-coverage finish, this lighter build might fall short.
So, let’s talk wins and weaknesses. On the plus side: the swirl-of-pigments finish created a healthy, brightened complexion without sparkling or caking. It’s quick, fuss-free, and surprisingly forgiving even over fine lines. The demi-matte effect gives skin a velvety look without flattening radiance. On the downside: heavy coverage lovers may find themselves dipping back into the compact more than expected. The packaging, while sturdy, is bulkier than slimmer powder foundations — not the easiest to slip into a mini clutch.
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As far as value goes, at its price point, it sits firmly in the prestige beauty category — but the cost is justified by its color-correcting bake process, skincare-infused ingredients, and the fact that a little goes a long way. Compared to more traditional flat-pressed powders, this offers a more skin-like finish. Versus something like MAC’s Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation which leans heavier and matte, Laura Geller’s option gives a more flexible, breathable wear that mature skin types tend to love.
Packaging feels durable with a clear window that helps you see when you’re running low. A single pan lasted me over three months of near-daily use, making it more economical than it initially appears. I didn’t need customer support personally, but Laura Geller generally has a solid rep for user-friendly service and fast replacements.
If the price feels a bit steep, you might consider Milani’s baked powder foundation as a budget-friendly alternative — though the finish is not quite as seamless and the shade range isn’t as forgiving in my experience.
To sum it up: this foundation lives up to most of its claims — airy feel, natural coverage, tone correction without heaviness — especially for normal to combination or mature skin. Less suited for those who want mask-level coverage or ultra-matte complexions. If you’re in search of something that brightens, evens, and polishes your skin while still looking like your skin… this is one worth adding to your vanity.
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