Vanna White says you can also use this powder to set your makeup or freshen it up a bit throughout the day. (Getty Images/Amazon)(Getty Images/Amazon)
As we age, our skin changes — it's a fact of life. Wrinkles and lines appear, sun spots set in, and many of us begin to struggle with issues like rosacea. We can't turn back the hands of time, but we can help them tick a little slower with the right products, like the Laura Geller New York Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color-Correcting Powder Foundation. The foundation has thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon, and Wheel of Fortune's Vanna White, who's collaborated with the brand numerous times, calls it one of her favorite products. If you want to give it a try, do it now while it's 40% off at Amazon.
There are myriad uses for this wildly well-reviewed, internet-famous skin care oil, but I like it best for treating dry late-summer skin on the body, not the face. It's amazing on calves and thighs as an after-shave oil and as an emollient for cracked heels and dry elbows. It's too oily (for me) for my face or as a scalp treatment, but a little goes a long way to tame flyaways. Also, if it's good enough for future queen Kate Middleton, surely it's good enough for peasants like me.
These exfoliating toner pads help clear out oil, sebum and grime to visibly tighten pores and smooth skin. With a blend of BHA (white willow bark), AHA (fruit complex) and calming plant extracts, they exfoliate, reduce blackheads and balance oil production. In clinical testing, 100% of users saw visible pore improvement in just two weeks. Plus, every pack of this skin care favorite contains 70 pads, which should be plenty to get you through at least a couple of months of daily use.
Teachers, nurses and Disney aficionados swear by these light and lovely loafers for all-day wear. They come in 30-plus different colors (prices vary).
Amazon shoppers say it evens out skin tone and smooths out creases and pores for a fresher, still-natural look.
Available in seven shades from Porcelain to Deep, these "to go" options are tailor-made for your next trip in this compact size.
The popular foundation is 40% off on Amazon, bringing the palette down to as low as $22 for some shades. (Prices vary based on the color you choose.) You can also score travel-sized versions during this sale, for on-the-go touchups. We've never seen the price drop any lower on Amazon, so we suggest snapping it up now.
Anyone with an uneven complexion — redness, under-eye circles, sun damage and more — understands that finding the right foundation can be challenging. This powder contains multi-shade color-correcting pigments to help even out unbalanced skin while leaving you looking natural, not like you've slathered on a ton of product. The formula self-adjusts to match your skin tone, so you don't have to worry about it being too warm or too cool as long as you select your closest shade.
And yes, this product is literally baked: The colored pigments are baked on terracotta tiles for 24 hours, giving them a unique consistency that offers the ease of powder and coverage of a cream. This allows it to fill in pores and create a smoother base without settling into fine lines and wrinkles, fans say. The powder is designed to remain lightweight and non-cakey, with a demi-matte finish that helps you keep your glow while evening out your skin tone.
The powder also includes antioxidants like Centella Asiatica and white tea extract to keep skin hydrated. The latter has anti-inflammatory and protective properties to help your skin stay looking its best.
More than 23,000 Amazon shoppers have given the Baked Balance-n-Brighten powder a flawless five-star rating, with many highlighting its ease of application and natural look.
"I'm almost 60, female, some wrinkles and a fair amount of discoloration, red spots, and sun damage, especially on cheeks," confessed one reviewer. "Very good coverage on bare skin (moisturizer only), practically perfect over an inexpensive primer. Almost all my flaws disappeared, even without concealer. Did not settle in wrinkles, either. I feel pretty! Oh so pretty! ... Or, at least, not bad for an old broad."
Another user shared shared, "I'm 59 years old. I've tried probably all makeup on the market over the years that promises everything. ... This product lasts all day, which is so wonderful. Feels great, looks natural, helps hide minor flaws/spots. This is unlike any powder foundation I've ever bought at all price levels."
Even shoppers with rosacea noticed a difference. "I started showing signs of rosacea after turning 60, and didn't know what to do, or how to hide it," said one. "This 'color correcting' foundation is truly amazing! ... In just a couple of minutes, I was able to cover my blotchy skin. I highly recommend Laura Geller makeup to anyone over 50. The benefits of color-correcting makeup can't be overstated."
Some shoppers said it took them a couple of tries to find the right starting shade to match their skin tone. "I initially had some difficulty with the colors of the product matching my skin tone … admittedly I tried a couple," wrote one user. Added a second customer: "I had first ordered the medium color and had to return. It was too dark for my complexion and looked blotchy."
Another reviewer wished for a little more staying power: "The only dislike I have is that it does seem to wear off quicker than I would like so you do need to top up."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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