The Laura Geller The Best of the Best Baked Starter Palette, priced at £39, offers a complete face makeup solution in one compact, eliminating the need for multiple products and counting as a solid, not liquid, for air travel. The palette includes a bronzer, blush, two highlighters, and three neutral eyeshadows, allowing for a range of looks from daytime to evening.
Baked Formula Benefits for Mature Skin
The palette features Laura Geller's signature baked formulas, which start as creams and are baked on terracotta tiles in Italy. This process creates a silky texture that avoids settling into fine lines, making it especially popular among older users. One reviewer noted, 'This has got to be the best all-in-one makeup palette I've ever purchased for my over-60 mature skin, ideal shades, doesn't sink into my fine facial lines.'
Versatile Shades and Application
The bronzer in Tahitian Glow delivers a natural, sun-kissed look, while the blush adds a refreshing glow. The highlighters include Portofino for shimmer and French Vanilla for a matte finish. The three eyeshadows—Oyster (light shimmer), Sunstone (mid-tone matte), and Almond (deep shimmer)—can be combined for everyday or smoky evening looks. The palette has a 4.4-star rating from over 9,000 Amazon reviews, with many praising its convenience and finish.
Comparison with Alternatives
Alternatives include the Sculpted By Aimee Bare Basics Palette (£34, two shade options) and P. Louise Breakfast Bites All-In-One Palette (£25, three shade options, but no bronzer). The Laura Geller palette is noted for its high pigmentation, though some users found it too shiny or the eyeshadows faint. Overall, it is recommended for simplifying travel beauty routines.
