- Product Details: Once wet, this latex-free foam sponge expands and deftly smooths foundation onto skin for a streak-free finish. Plus it’s designed to absorb water—not product—so you theoretically can use less product.
The Best Concealer for Mature Skin: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen
Why We Love It
We’d argue that the concealer for mature skin is just as important as the foundation, particularly if under-eye bags or dark circles are of concern.
- Product Details: One of the most acclaimed concealers around for awakening tired eyes (just ask Sofia Richie and Jennifer Lopez), Touche Éclat is formulated to brighten, conceal, and highlight in one fell swoop.
- Shades: 14
- Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, ruscus extract, Moroccan calendula extract
How to set foundation so it doesn’t settle in wrinkles
Rising temperatures, important events, and minimizing shine are some of the reasons to learn how to properly set foundation for mature skin. After foundation, you can apply concealer to the undereye area (or wherever else) before dusting on a light veil of powder—especially to the T-zone and around the mouth. Caution against using too much, though. “If you need to take away some shine, use translucent powder sparingly,” says Kinjo. “Overpowdering makes your skin look dry.” And there you have it—a flawless makeup base.
Best Setting Powder: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder
Why We Love It
Because a hydrated, glowing complexion is key before applying makeup for women over 50, you’ll want to employ a featherweight veil of setting powder to avoid cakiness. Luckily, this Charlotte Tilbury formula is as imperceptible as they come.
- Product Details: Designed to quell excess shine, this finely milled powder instantly blurs the look of pores and fine lines when applied to the skin. A simple dusting with a brush is all you need to mattify surface oils and lock your look in place for hours.
- Shades: 4
- Key Ingredients: Rose wax, almond oil, light-reflecting pearlescent pigments
How to choose the best foundation for aging skin
As with other skin-care products, experts recommend picking a foundation with multifunctional, skin-loving properties. “I look for a foundation that targets the concerns of mature skin, such as loss of radiance, uneven skin tone, and moisture balance,” says Dalí-Trites. The right level of hydration ensures that the formula melts into skin without caking or creasing.