Finding the right foundation for mature skin can be a game-changer, as it not only evens out complexion but also addresses the unique concerns that come with aging, like wrinkles and loss of elasticity. The best foundations for mature skin are designed to blur fine lines and wrinkles, providing a smooth, youthful finish. Many of these formulas also include skincare ingredients that help repair and nourish the skin, improving elasticity over time.
We reached out to professional MUAs and makeup experts to learn more about these kinds of foundations and other helpful hacks for anyone seeking a more radiant, dewy, and hydrated makeup look. Read on for tips, suggestions, and insight from Mandie Brice, professional makeup artist and instructor; Alexis Chapman, pro MUA and expert at A1Artistry; and Vivi Mintara, pro MUA and CEO of Eye Makeup Lab.
Always Choose a Cream or Serum Foundation
While wrinkles and fine lines are still beautiful reminders of natural aging, sometimes we desire makeup looks that make them less noticeable.
If you're looking for a foundation type that instead highlights your bone structure and helps play up your features, a cream or serum kind is always a better choice than powder over 40, Brice explains.
"Skin with texture or wrinkles works best with a cream or serum foundation," she advises, as anything drying can accentuate wrinkles.
Chapman agrees and says that any of these foundations and tinted primers that have the word "hydrating" on them are great for aging skin.
This, she notes, is because skin loses moisture as it ages, often leading to cracking or patchy makeup. Before applying cream or serum foundations, she suggests adding a hydrating primer, firstly.
Look For Foundations With Vitamins
Chapman also suggests choosing a cream or serum foundation that contains vitamins. "The vitamins in general help in repairing the skin and improving elasticity; particularly, vitamin A (retinol) is a key ingredient in anti-aging products, and it’s great with fine lines and elasticity," she notes.
"B vitamins are great for hydration and smoothing, vitamin C is great for hydration and brightening, and vitamin E is great for repairing the skin from age spots and sun damage," she points out.
All of these ingredients "work together well in foundations and primers to provide that desired blurring effect to the skin," she adds.
By choosing foundation with these added benefits, you can achieve a flawless look while supporting your skin’s health over time!
