As you age, so does your skin. The formation of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and dry skin is common and inevitable. That also means the type of foundation you choose has to change too.
Thanks to makeup formulation advancements, the market today is saturated with products that are suited for mature skin. From skincare-makeup hybrids to hydrating yet full coverage formulations, we have covered it all in this list of top foundations designed for aging skin.
How do you keep makeup from settling into fine lines?
The secret behind a flawless and poreless base begins with proper skin prep.
- Firstly, it’s important to ensure you’re properly cleansing your skin, and that includes exfoliation. This is to make sure that your skin is smooth and ready for makeup.
- Next, hydration is key. Using a good moisturiser before makeup can help ensure your foundation application is smooth and even.
- Use a primer before applying foundation. A skin-smoothing or pore-filling primer can create wonders on your skin. It can help fill in fine lines and enlarged pores to create a flawless canvas for foundation.
- Apply your foundation in thin layers. Caking on foundation will emphasise imperfections and skin texture. Go in with a light hand to create a lightweight base that looks naturally perfected.
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For the ultimate skin finish that looks smooth and flawless, look no further than Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Foundation. The high coverage foundation is designed to cover and smoothen the skin texture. Its nourishing formula also contains concentrated mushroom extract and vitamin C to help fight against aging and dullness.
Whether it’s large pores, fine lines or rough skin texture, the Lightful C Naturally Flawless Foundation has got you covered. It has a hydrating base that delivers natural coverage which will not feel drying or cakey. It also has oil-controlling properties to ensure your makeup stays put throughout the day.
If you think drugstore foundations don’t perform as well as their high-end counterparts, let Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation prove you wrong.
The nourishing gel foundation glides onto your skin with ease, leaving a traceless and undetectable finish. It’s also infused with litchi, pomegranate and goji extracts to feed your tired skin with vitamins and antioxidants.
For a full-coverage finish that will not look dry or cakey, Etude House’s Double Lasting Serum Foundation is the perfect pick. Formulated with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and panthenol, the moisturizing formula delivers smooth and dewy coverage that feels lightweight and nourishing.
It can be tricky to find a foundation that can control oil without drying out the skin. Luckily, IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation is designed to provide hydration and anti-aging benefits while still keeping your skin matte all day. The powder foundation can also help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and large pores.
Treat and cover your skin at the same time with Clinique’s Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup Foundation. The nourishing foundation is infused with hyaluronic acid and peptides to help plump up and moisturise the skin. It also contains acne-fighting salicylic acid to help keep your skin clear and smooth.
For a natural, ‘no makeup’ makeup look, Tarte’s Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation is the perfect tool for the job. The loose mineral foundation uses Amazonian clay to deliver a long-wearing, waterproof base that will not dry out the skin. Despite having a powder formula, it does not settle into fine lines or pores.
If you’re looking for a high coverage foundation that will not emphasise fine lines or wrinkles, what you need is Too Faced’s Born This Way Foundation. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and Alpine rose, the hydrating foundation can brighten and plump up your skin to promote a youthful glow.
The hunt for a powder foundation that will not crease or settle into fine lines is over! Introducing Your Skin But Better CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder. Formulated with hydrolysed collagen and silk, niacin and peptides, the skin-blurring powder gives you a flawless, airbrushed finish every single time.
You can always count on Shiseido’s Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation for long-lasting foundation wear that stays flawless and crease-free.
The smart formula uses ActiveForce Technology that can adapt and adjust itself to your skin type for optimal wear. It’s also infused with hyaluronic acid, wild thyme extract and pearl powder to give you a fresh and youthful glow.