The 10 Best Foundations for Mature Skin

There are some universal truths about our skin as we get older: It loses elasticity, so lines and wrinkles become more pronounced; sun spots and dark marks develop from years of UV exposure; and oil production slows over the years, resulting in skin that’s more dry than dewy. This is all less than ideal as far as makeup application is concerned. The right creams and serums can help stave off and even reverse some of these signs of aging, but the key to flawless, ageless makeup is to use one of the best foundations for mature skin. These expert-loved formulas leave skin plump and hydrated, and some are even laced with skincare ingredients that get to work while you’re going about your day. Ahead, our 10 tried-and-true formulas.

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1

Skin-Like Finish

Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation

Armani Beauty

Beloved by every makeup artist, beauty editor, and celebrity, this iconic foundation leaves the most skin-like, glowing, natural finish, never settling into fine lines. The medium coverage is buildable without feeling heavy or cakey.

2

Full Coverage

Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation

Charlotte Tilbury

As the name Airbrush Flawless implies, this foundation is full coverage and leaves a matte finish—but it’s never drying. In fact, it’s actually a serum-foundation hybrid, with ingredients that help hydrate the skin and reduce wrinkles. If you’re looking for a waterproof, sweatproof, life-proof option that looks as great on camera as it does in real life, this is it.

3

With SPF 50

Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

Specifically designed for mature skin, this lightweight foundation hydrates and evens skin (thanks to glycerin and niacinamide) while also protecting it from future damage with SPF 50 sunscreen. 

4

Mattifying Formula

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

Estée Lauder

If you prefer something a little more mattifying, try Estée Lauder’s iconic Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation. Available in more than 55 shades, the buildable medium-coverage formula is genius for covering sun and age spots while leaving skin looking naturally flawless.

5

Tinted Sunscreen

SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation

Tower 28 Beauty

Maybe you don’t like to wear a full face of foundation every day—and that’s totally fine, as long as you’re still wearing sunscreen. This new tinted sunscreen from Tower 28 Beauty is the best of both worlds: It’s incredibly hydrating and dewy, with a buildable light-to-medium coverage and mineral SPF 30 protection that’s safe for sensitive skin.

6

For Glowy Skin

Forever Skin Glow Foundation SPF 35

If radiance is what you’re after, Dior’s Forever Skin Glow Foundation with SPF 35 is your pick. The base is made with 80 percent skincare ingredients, so your skin will stay hydrated and glowy for up to 24 hours. A little goes a long way with the medium coverage.

7

Super Lightweight

Light Wonder Foundation

Charlotte Tilbury

The Light Wonder formula is ultra-lightweight but is still a true foundation (as opposed to, say, a tinted cream). It’s packed with ceramides to keep your skin hydrated and plump, and the radiant finish helps blur imperfections and soften fine lines all day long.

8

Natural-Looking Coverage

Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

We’ve never used a full-coverage foundation that looked as natural, glowy, or fresh as this one from NARS. It’s lightweight but still packs a punch with coverage, so it will cover spots and even texture while also blurring lines.

9

Doubles as Concealer

Vision Cream Cover Adjustable Foundation & Concealer

Danessa Myricks Beauty

A little goes a long way with this powerful foundation and concealer. The versatility is key here: Tap it on areas you want to conceal if you don’t feel like wearing foundation, or apply it all over (in thin layers) for a photo-ready finish.

10

Serum-Foundation Hybrid

Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

This foundation is what you get when you cross a vitamin C, hyaluronic, and salicylic acid serum with a medium-to-full-coverage foundation. Skin looks smooth, radiant, and even while you’re wearing it (and, after a few weeks, even after you wash it off).

Jenna Rosenstein
Beauty Director Jenna Rosenstein is the Beauty Director at BAZAAR.com.

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The 10 Best Foundations for Mature Skin
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