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As you age gracefully, your makeup routine naturally evolves.
Photographed by CARLOS and ALYSE. Stylist: Fiona Green. Hair: Jenni Iva Wimmerstedt. Makeup: Andrew Colvin. Manicure: Elina Ogawa. Model: Brandi Quinones. Blazer by Louis Vuitton. Brooch by Indress.
Tester feedback:All of our editors said this tint-like formula covers redness, splotchiness, and general discoloration.
Standout ingredients include polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, an ester that leaves a glossy (not greasy!)
finish and allows the foundation to easily glide across the skin.
To attract and retain moisture, there’s glycerin, grapeseed oil, and sunflower oil.
With the addition of light-reflecting pigments, wearers are left with a luminous, even complexion.
“It brightens my whole face and lasts all day long.”
Despite these skin-loving ingredients, this is a no-budge formula that stays put without leaving behind a greasy film.
This foundation is waterproof, so splash it up.
For example, my favorite foundation to use on Kim Cattrall is this Lisa Elridge formulation.
Its also made with bamboo stem extract, which offers antioxidant protection and improves firmness.
Finally, a dash of glycerin helps skin retain moisture.
This balm-to-powder foundation instantly blurs blemishes and hyperpigmentation while smoothing skin texture for an even finish.
This cream formula melts into the skin whether you apply it straight to your skin or usea brush.
This formula has a beautiful glow that enhances the skin radiance, Barose says.
Its also got great coverage that makes skin look like its perfect by nature.
Its dewy and glides on.
I just love it!
That’s why finding a hydrating foundation is paramount for looking fresh.
Tulve recommends choosingliquid foundationsas they “act more like a second skin.”
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According to Barose, you’ll want to ditch mattifying formulas and swap them for formulas with blurring finishes.
“You also don’t need to wear it all over the face.
Then lastly, I’llapply concealer, plus maybe a touch of foundation under the eye area.
To buff the foundation in, Barose recommends moving the brush in circular motions.
This will help the foundation spread smoothly, even over hard-to-reach areas with lines and wrinkles, he notes.
According to Barose, the best foundations for mature skin offer substantial coverage but arent too thick.
I prefer liquids or creams that are somewhat glowy without being too shiny.
This will help the skin look radiant and healthy, he says.
On the flip side, he advises those with mature skin to steer clear of matte or opaque foundations.
These can age you by accentuating textures and lines on the face, he says.
Should mature skin go with a lighter or darker foundation?
In terms of color, go with slightly warmer or richer tones, Barose says.
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We also relied heavily on trusted makeup artists to speak to the efficacy of these products on mature skin.
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviewprocess and methodology page.
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Mature skin makeup is all about hydration, babes.
We’ve rounded up everything you need for a flawless base (and beyond):
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