LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Baked Balance-N-Glow Illuminating Foundation — Medium Shade, Buildable Sheer-to-Light Coverage, Satin Finish

LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Baked Balance-N-Glow Illuminating Foundation in Medium is a buildable powder foundation that fuses foundation and highlighter for a satin, skin-brightening finish.

This lightweight baked powder blends pigments and a hint of pearl to even skin tone and add a soft radiance without sparkle or cakiness. The formula is created to self-adjust to your complexion, offering sheer-to-light coverage that layers smoothly and works well for mature or uneven skin. Infused with Vitamin C and a touch of luminous pearl, it aims to help skin appear more even and visibly brighter while providing a comfortable satin finish.

How does this foundation create coverage without looking heavy?

The baked powder is milled to a creamy texture that melts into the skin, delivering buildable sheer-to-light coverage. Instead of thick pigments, it uses a high percentage of foundation color balanced by a small amount of highlighter to maintain a natural, breathable look.

• Creamy, lightweight baked formula for smooth application
• 95% pigment with 5% highlighter for subtle luminosity
• Self-adjusting pigments that blend with skin tone
• Satin finish avoids sparkle and heavy cakiness

What shades and undertones suit the Medium option?

The Medium shade is intended for skin tones in the medium range with neutral undertones. It’s formulated to harmonize with both slightly warm and slightly cool complexions thanks to its adaptive pigments.

• Designed for medium skin tones
• Neutral undertone compatibility for balanced warmth
• Self-adjusting pigments reduce the need for exact shade matching
• Ideal as a go-to everyday shade for many medium complexions

How do I apply it to get light or fuller coverage?

Application is simple and customizable using a kabuki brush. For a light, natural layer, push the brush sleeve down, swirl in the compact, and buff outward; for more coverage, pull the sleeve up to pack on product and build intensity in thin layers.

• Light coverage: sleeve down, swirl, and buff outward
• Fuller coverage: sleeve up, press product on, then blend
• Repeat small layers to avoid patchiness and keep a satin finish
• Works well over primer or on bare skin for different looks

What skin concerns does this formula address?

The formulation targets uneven tone and the appearance of fine lines by offering a smoothing, brightening base. The presence of Vitamin C and a pearl infusion gives the complexion a luminous boost without glitter.

• Brightens and helps even out skin tone
• Satin, light-reflecting finish minimizes dullness
• Light texture suitable for mature or textured skin
• Portable compact for quick touch-ups during the day

Who is this for: LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Baked Balance-N-Glow in Medium is ideal for anyone seeking a lightweight, buildable powder that combines foundation and a soft highlighter. It suits people with medium, neutral-toned skin who want a natural satin glow without glitter, and it’s particularly friendly to mature skin, uneven complexions, or anyone preferring a breathable, layerable finish for daily wear.

Ingredients

MICA, TALC, DIMETHICONE, NYLON-12, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, POLYSORBATE 20, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, ISOHEXADECANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, LAUROYL LYSINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYSORBATE 80, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, TIN OXIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).