The Unflattering Type Of Blush For Mature Skin—It Draws Attention To ‘Texture & Wrinkles’

Avoid Powder Blush

Powder blush isn't always ideal for mature skin because it can exaggerate dryness, fine lines, and texture. As we age, our skin naturally loses moisture and elasticity, which means it’s more prone to looking dry or uneven. If your skin has uneven texture or larger pores, powder can sit on top of the skin and highlight these areas instead of blending seamlessly.

Skin naturally becomes drier with age, and powder blushes could make this even more apparent, Dennis says. Instead, she recommends trying out cream blushes for a youthful and hydrating look. "Many people make the mistake of using powder blush instead of cream, which can look more natural and radiant," she says. Since mature skin tends to be drier, powder blushes can make the skin look even more matte or chalky, rather than fresh and radiant.

What to use instead

The best kind of blush for aging, wrinkled, or textured skin, Dennis says, is one with a "cream or liquid formula" that does not have an "added shimmer" or glittery element in it. Powder and shimmer formulas, she stresses, can "draw more attention to texture and wrinkles."

She also says she would "shy away from the cream-to-powder formulas because these can sometimes highlight texture in the skin."

She concludes that it's best to "choose colors that invoke a youthfulness," like "rose, cool peach, coral, terracotta, and soft reds." The more you know!