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Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten vs Estee Lauder Double Wear Powder: Which Foundation is Best for Mature Skin?

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Reviewed by Hannah Emerson  |  Last Updated May 2023

Your skin changes as you get older and so do your makeup needs. When it comes to foundation, you need a product that doesn’t settle into fine lines and leaves you with a flawless finish. We’re putting two fan-favorite foundations to the test: Laura Geller’s Baked Balance-n-Brighten, and Estee Lauder Double Wear Powder. Keep reading to see which foundation we picked as a must-have for mature skin.

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Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Powder Foundation comes in 31 different shades. However, if you have trouble determining your undertones or have dark spots or hyperpigmentation, it can be difficult to find a perfect match. Laura Geller’s Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation comes in 9 different marbleized shades. No one has skin that's just one color- whether you have sun spots, dark marks, or hyperpigmentation, each shade contains up to 6 unique pigments that adjust to your skin for a perfect match.

Laura Geller’s Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation costs $36, whereas Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Powder comes in at $48. Both brands offer free shipping after meeting a monetary threshold and free returns.

Laura Geller

“LOVE this “foundation”. I’m currently in a skincare routine that includes Tretinoin (prescription Retin-A) and in the “molting stage”. This means my skin is peeling on my face (and will be for the next month or so). I only use tinted moisturizer with SPF normally but that doesn’t really cover the splotchy skin. This baked color correction does the trick!” -Vicki

“Easy application. Helps to cover up dark spots lightly as opposed to the heaviness that I use to get from liquid foundations. Didn't need multiple layers for that full coverage. I only used two applications, and it still wasn't heavy at all.” -Bennie

“Just the right amount of coverage. Blends easily. Evens out skin tones. Lasts until you take it off. No caking at all!” -Liz

Estee Lauder

“I wanted to love this powder since I use the double wear liquid, but ugh ..... aside from making me break out it barely stays on the face.” -Kate

“This has a really nice finish at first, but for me, it wears off quickly. For a mattifying product, I was really surprised by how shiny my T-zone was after only a few hours of wear. Double Wear foundation is my absolute favorite, so I was hoping I would love this, but I'll be returning it.” -KC

“I love the liquid foundation but the powder double wear oxidizes and will turn you 2 shades darker. I even bought a different color (shade lighter) and it oxidized too. It was really disturbing looking in the mirror. But it feels nice and not drying.” -Kristie

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