We’ve rounded up 15 foundations that will change the way mature skin looks and feels. Read on to find out more.
When it comes to taking care of mature skin, ample hydration is key. As you get older, your skin’s needs also change. To address these changing needs of your skin, you will have to tweak not only your skin care regimen but also your makeup routine.
We all know how a great base is essential for nailing any makeup look. So, the foundation you choose makes a world of a difference. Look for something that makes your skin glow because older skin tends to lack this quality.
1. Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Serum Makeup
Pros
- Pump dispenser
- SPF 25
- Photographs well
- Long-wearing
- Good for aging skin
Cons
Review
If you love a good lightweight formula, you need to try this foundation by Estee Lauder. It is incredibly easy to apply and blends like a dream. You get sheer to medium coverage with a natural finish, making it perfect for daily wear. It works brilliantly on combination to dry skin types. It also helps in reducing the appearance of fine lines while providing oil-free hydration to your delicate skin. This foundation comes in 16 shades.
Rating
5/5
2. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick
Pros
- Blends easily and quickly
- Doubles up as a concealer
- Long-wearing
- Lightweight
- Travel-friendly
Cons
Review
If you want a foundation that looks just like skin and is oh-so-easy to apply, this Bobbi Brown foundation stick is for you! You can even carry it around in your handbag to touch up throughout the day. When it comes to coverage, this formula is very buildable. You only need a little bit of product all over your face, and you can blend it out using a damp makeup sponge. It is great for aging skin as it evens out your skin tone and softens the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. This foundation stick is available in a range of 31 shades.
Rating
5/5
3. Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation
Pros
- Lightweight
- Suitable for sensitive skin
- Easy to apply
- Free of talc and fragrance
- Blends well
Cons
- Sheer coverage
Review
This foundation from Laura Mercier is perfect for hot days. It is super lightweight and feels like a tinted moisturizer with a gorgeous luminous finish. It’s a must-try for mature skin as it provides the right kind of hydration for thirsty skin. If you, like most women, do not fancy that made-up look that some foundations create, you will love this as it looks extremely natural. Make sure you set it with a powder to make it last all day.
Rating
4.9/5
4. Lancome Renergie Lift Makeup Foundation
Pros
- Goes on smoothly
- SPF 20
- Blurs out fine lines and wrinkles
- Medium to full coverage
Cons
Review
The Lancome Renergie Lift Makeup foundation is specially designed for aging skin. The magic lies in its Micro-Lift Technology combined with vitamin E that leaves your skin looking younger and luminous. Here’s the best part – its formula allows your skin to breathe, and it never sets into lines. If you’re worried about your skin looking tired and dull, this foundation will work as a quick-fix. It is guaranteed to make your skin look lively and awake. This foundation comes in a range of 20 shades.
Rating
4.9/5
5. Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup
Pros
- Ultra-lightweight formula
- Travel-friendly packaging
- Adds a luminous glow to your skin
- SPF 15
Cons
- Not very long-wearing if you have oily skin
- Expensive
Review
If you don’t need much coverage, this Chanel foundation is worth a shot. Its formula is what makes it truly unique because it literally feels like you have nothing on. However, you can see the difference as it evens out your skin tone and adds a beautiful glow to your skin without making your base look made-up or cakey. It glides on easily and does not settle into fine lines or wrinkles. A little bit of setting powder works wonders to make it last longer.
Rating
4.8/5
6. Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Foundation
Pros
- Contains antioxidants and vitamin C
- SPF 30
- Lightweight
- Buildable coverage
Cons
- Limited shades
Review
Want a foundation that contains wholesome anti-aging ingredients that are good for your delicate skin? This one by Elizabeth Arden has a unique antioxidant complex combined with vitamin C that protects your skin and diminishes visible signs of aging. Its formula also helps boost your skin’s natural collagen, thus increasing your skin’s elasticity while firming it up. Its only drawback is its limited shade range as it does not have any shades for darker complexions.
Rating
4.8/5
7. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Foundation
Pros
- Increases hydration
- Makes skin look soft and supple
- Contains hyaluronic acid
- Easy to apply
Cons
- Coverage is not buildable
Review
This foundation from IT Cosmetics contains hyaluronic acid, which holds the key to smooth, hydrated, and flawless skin. It also contains anti-aging peptides, caviar extract, and hydrolyzed collagen – all of which are incredibly good for mature skin. If you are someone with a dry to parched skin type, this is for you. It goes on smoothly and leaves you with a nice, dewy finish. If you don’t really care about your foundation being full coverage, give this a shot.
Rating
4.7/5
8. MAC Face And Body Foundation
Pros
- Long-wearing
- Hydrating
- Water-resistant
- Suitable for sensitive skin
Cons
- Not suitable for very oily skin
Review
The Face and Body foundation by MAC is famous for giving an insanely natural, skin-like finish. Have concerns like fine lines, redness, or uneven skin tone? This formula provides a soft blurring effect to them. It’s great for mature skin because it is not only lightweight but also hydrating. So, if you struggle with dry patches, this will work wonders for you. You can choose a matching shade from its range of 13 shades.
Rating
4.7/5
9. Cover FX Custom Cover Drops
Pros
- Long-wearing
- Blends seamlessly
- Lightweight
- Versatile usage
Cons
- May make your skin look flat due to its matte finish
Review
This formula from Cover FX is more of a colored pigment than a foundation. It is not meant to be used on its own, so make sure you blend it in with your moisturizer or serum. You can also add a few drops of it to your primer (for a daily makeup look) or your existing foundation if you want more coverage. This foundation works wonders on aging skin, especially when you combine it with face oils.
Rating
4.6/5
10. Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte Plus Poreless Foundation
Pros
- Blurs out lines and pores
- Lightweight
- Buildable coverage
- Affordable
Cons
- No pump dispenser
Review
This cult-favorite foundation from Maybelline is very versatile. It comes in an array of 40 shades and works beautifully on most skin types. If you have mature skin with large pores and oiliness, this is your holy-grail foundation! It’s easy to use and blend, does not clog pores, and blurs out imperfections extremely well. If you want a “my skin, but better” effect, give this foundation a shot.
Rating
4.5/5
11. Covergirl Simply Ageless 3-In-1 Liquid Foundation
Pros
- Quick and easy to work with
- Color-coded packaging
- Suitable for sensitive skin
- Buildable coverage
Cons
- Limited shade range
Review
This foundation is a collab between Olay and Covergirl – two of the most popular drugstore brands. Yes, it does have some unique features. Its lightweight formula evens out skin tone and blurs fine lines and wrinkles. As aging skin needs more hydration, it delivers firming moisture to it and leaving you with a healthy, dewy glow.
Rating
4.5/5
12. L’Oreal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation
Pros
- Blurs out fine lines and wrinkles
- Long-wearing
- Easy to apply
- Travel-friendly packaging
Cons
- Strong fragrance
Review
The L’Oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation provides buildable coverage, ranging from light to medium. It goes on smoothly and sets to a dewy yet natural-looking finish. It provides just the right amount of hydration to mature skin. It won’t clog your pores or magnify any dry patches on your skin. For a drugstore brand, this foundation could definitely pass off as a high-end formula.
Rating
4.4/5
13. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup
Pros
- Great coverage
- Blends easily
- SPF 18
- Has anti-aging benefits
Cons
- May feel oily on certain skin types
Review
This treatment makeup by Maybelline comes in a super concentrated formula and contains a broad spectrum of SPF 18. It contains the goodness of collagen and goji berry that keep your skin hydrated and also improve its elasticity. It is really easy to use and blend. A little product goes a long way, and it can also be used to spot-conceal. If you want to reduce the appearance of age spots, fine lines, dark circles, and wrinkles, you really need to try out this product.
Rating
4.5/5
14. Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup
Pros
- Buildable coverage
- SPF 15
- Easy to use
Cons
Review
This Hourglass foundation comes with a built-in primer in its formula. It is extremely lightweight and high coverage, so a little goes a long way. This foundation is wonderful for aging skin as it does not accentuate fine lines, wrinkles, and large pores. Instead, it softly blurs out all imperfections. If you’re into full coverage makeup, you will love this product. However, the shade range is limited, so it’s a little tricky to find the right shade for you.
Rating
4.4/5
15. Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals Foundation
Pros
- Hydrates your skin
- Attractive and travel-friendly packaging
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Cons
Review
If you want to treat your skin, this mineral foundation from Jane Iredale is your best bet. Its formula is packed as liposome beads in a transparent and airless pump dispenser. It provides sheer coverage and leaves you with a dewy finish. It works really well for normal to dry skin types. To use it, pump out a little product, mix it well, and blend it all over your face using a damp beauty sponge. As it is a mineral foundation, it also works well on sensitive skin.
Rating
4.3/5
With the right foundation formula and application techniques, you can undeniably whisk your skin back in time. Find one that addresses all your concerns for a brighter and smoother complexion. That was our round-up of the 15 must-try foundations for mature skin. Which one are you looking forward to trying? Let us know in the comments section below.
