LAURA GELLER NEW YORKBaked Balance-n-Glow To Go Travel Size Illuminating Foundation - Porcelain - Buildable Sheer to Light Coverage - Satin Finish

So convenient and provides great coverage. Bought this for my elderly mother and she loves how easy it is to use and looks great on.

I have previously used Laura Geller Baked Balance and Brighten Foundation, and I liked it, so I was excited to try this version to see how it compared. I was a little hesitant at first, because I don’t like to be ‘shiny’ and I was afraid that the “glow” in the “Laura Geller Baked Balance n Glow” might be a little too much for me. But my worry was for naught. You do get a subtle glow from this, but it doesn’t make my skin look like I have a penchant for highlighting my entire face.I like the travel size of this for on the go touch ups or overnight trips when I don’t want to pack my full size foundation, but I do feel that the sponge that is attached to the lid is a little awkward to use and applies a little patch for my taste, I prefer to just use one of my regular brushes with this. I like that there is a mirror on the UNDERSIDE of the container, I previously tried another brand with a travel size like this that had the mirror on the handle of the applicator, which made it impossible to look at your face while applying your makeup.I think this has good staying power, as long as you prep your skin well beforehand. As a woman of a certain age, I my skin has gotten progressively drier over the years, so I find that applying a good base of hydrating skincare and a moisturizing sunscreen before using this gives it more staying power and helps keep it from settling into fine lines and sticking to dry patches.I am enjoying using this as my foundation, and I believe that when I’m done with this I will be buying it in the full size. This seems like a very small amount for the current price of $24, but having used Laura Gellar foundation before, I know that a little goes a long way, and having the convenience of being able to just toss it in my bag and go makes it worth the price to me.

Works well, I used my brush instead of pad that came with.

I’ve become a real fan of this makeup. As a 67 yr old - it covers my aging skin Without a thick makeup look. I got this small coverage piece for my travel makeup bag! I highly recommend this makeup

This is too fat to carry in my purse!

My complexion is medium and it’s difficult to match. Many times the color is too light or dark. Love that this blends and is invisible but concealing

If you want a matte, semi matte, or dewy finish, this is not for you. This is very shiny/glowy almost like a shimmery highlighting powder. I really like the ethereal glow I get from this powder foundation but it's not for everyone. It's not a full coverage foundation and it isn't supposed to be. It's low to medium and it is buildable. I get the best results on well moisturized and primed skin. If you don't mind a glowy finish, this foundation does sort of distract from lines and wrinkles by reflecting light back and sort of diffusing things that way. I have very fair, cool toned skin, and Porcelain was a perfect match. These shades do not automatically adjust to your skin tone. It's a silly claim honestly. You could probably get away with a shade that is a little too light because it's sheer coverage but if you pick a shade that is too dark, it's going to be very noticeable. If you are in between shades, I would go lighter.For me, this is a great value. The whole set up fits in my purse in one easy to use container. There's sponge inside the lid and a mirror on the back. I do prefer using a brush but the sponge will do on the go. I think the price point is correct. I know a lot of folks think it's too expensive but Laura Geller has always been a prestige tier brand. Prestige tier is not really high end or luxury but it's not as affordable as a drugstore/mass market brand. I also see some folks say, "well it's luxury for me" and that may be true, but it doesn't really mean a product is too expensive or "pricy". For the quality and performance of the product, this is a good value.

Great coverage and it's perfect to travel with bought the travel size for 2 reasons, 1. it's size, (TSA). 2. It's the first time trying it and I wanted to make sure I ordered the best color for me. I'm going to order the larger one now that I'm sure of the color! I usually hate makeup or creams, even sunscreen on my face but, this is so light on my face, I can't really feel it once I apply it! Covers well and doesn't set into my fine lines...Wow!