These Are The Worst Heavy Foundations To Avoid On Mature Skin Because They Exaggerate Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Heavy foundations have their place in a makeup toolkit — they sometimes work on younger skin and are great as stage makeup. But for everyday use? Not so much.

When you have mature skin and are adding heavy foundation on top, it can be a recipe for throwing a spotlight on the texture in your skin. It becomes increasingly more important as we age to choose foundations that are formulated with aging skin in mind. This means choosing more lightweight foundations that contain moisturizing ingredients and are free of harsh additives that can make your skin dry and emphasize fine lines and wrinkles.

If you want your foundation to glide on and stay put with as little effort as possible, and aren’t a fan of the look of makeup when it settles into lines and wrinkles, avoiding these three foundations is a wise move. Instead, choose water-based foundations with a dewy or natural finish and layer the product as needed to conceal anything you want to hide and help your skin tone look more even and naturally flawless.