Laura Geller Baked Balance N Brighten Vs Estee Lauder Double Wear Powder Which Foundation Is Best For Mature Skin

By Hannah Emerson

Last Updated August 22, 2025

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.

OUR TOP PICK

LAURA GELLERBaked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting FoundationThe Baked Balance-n-Brighten foundation makes shade matching a breeze. Color correcting swirls of multicolored liquid pigments are baked for 24 hours on terracotta tiles and hand-finished in Italy. The result is weightless coverage that applies with the ease of a powder but has the benefits of a cream.

Our Rating

4.9

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Laura Geller’s Baked Balance-n-Brighten is hand-made in Italy. It starts as a cream and is baked for 24 hours on terracotta tiles, creating a beautifully light-weight foundation with a creamy, velvety texture. Its marbleized pigments adapt to your skin-tone and color-correct perfectly.

OUR REVIEW

Laura Geller’s Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation is a holy grail for anyone with mature skin. Aside from being color-corrective, here are some other reasons we love this foundation:

This foundation actually starts out as a cream, and is baked to a soft, creamy light-weight powder.
The creamy formula feels lightweight on your skin, and never cakes or creases in fine lines and wrinkles.
Free of fillers and binders, this non-irritating formula is infused with antioxidant-rich centella asiatica and white tea extract that works for all complexions— from dry to oily.
It’s dermatologist approved and is the first makeup product to get a seal of recognition from the National Psoriasis Foundation. It’s safe for rosacea, sensitive skin, and won’t cause breakouts.

WHO IT’S FOR

The Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation is perfect for those with mature skin, sensitive skin, or conditions like psoriasis. Each compact includes six swirled shades that adjust to match your skin beautifully, and add instant color correction with a hint of radiance.

CONSIDERATIONS

This foundation is best for light-to-medium buildable coverage.

Shade Comparisons

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.

What’s the Cost Comparison?

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.

Reviews

Buying makeup online can be stressful but looking at reviews can be a good resource to determine which foundation is best for you. We took a deep dive into reviews of both foundations. Keep reading to learn what other shoppers think about Laura Geller Balance-n-Brighten and Estee Lauder’s Double Wear.

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

OUR TOP PICK

Our Rating

4.9

Both foundations are great options, but if you’re looking for something you can wear all summer long, the weightless, natural finish and color-correcting pigments of Laura Geller’s Baked Balance-n-Brighten make this a winner.