Best foundation for aging skin over 60

Q: What is the best foundation for over 60?

Lets go over the main types of foundation so that you can make a good choice for your skin type and lifestyle..

Q: What is the absolute best foundation for aging skin?

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick Westman Ateliers Vital Skin Foundation Stick is ideally suited for mature skin. This 2022 Best of Beauty winner is loaded with skin-nourishing ingredients like squalane for moisture and phytosphingosine for soothing and calming the skin.

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How we chose the best foundations for mature skin
Our top picks
What is the best foundation for over 60?
What is the absolute best foundation for aging skin?
What type of foundation is best for wrinkles?

There’s nothing like finding the best foundation for mature skin—one that matches your skin tone just right, has the perfect amount of coverage (and that won’t sink into fine lines and wrinkles), and has a comfortable and luxe texture. Cosmetic companies already tout hydrating foundations for those with dry skin, foundations for acne-prone skin, and even options for those with oily skin. But, If you’re interested in aging gracefully, and in whatever way that makes you feel good, finding the best foundation for mature skin is key.

“Mature skin responds best to products that help hydrate and plump the skin,” explains Roberta Del Campo, M.D., medical advisor for BABOR and founder of Del Campo Dermatology & Laser Institute. Formulas that contain skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides, or active ingredients commonly found in anti-aging serums like vitamin C, are effective at not only smoothing the skin, but keeping it healthy too.

The best part about the beauty world is that there are so many amazing products to choose from, making it so there’s truly something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a dewy or natural finish or something high-coverage and long-lasting, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for the best foundations for mature skin experts recommend most, plus how to choose the best one for you.

How we chose the best foundations for mature skin

We consulted Dr. Del Campo, Marisa Garshick, M.D., a leading board-certified dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery and advisor of BioRepublic, Kierra Lanice, celebrity makeup artist and beauty expert, and Jamie Greenberg, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Blighlighter and Bloss, sifted through countless customer reviews, and conducted our own research to find the best foundations for mature skin available.

Our top picks

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Best Overall Foundation for Mature Skin
Your Skin But Better Foundation IT Cosmetics
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Best Drugstore Foundation for Mature Skin
Visible Lift Serum Absolute Foundation L'Oréal Paris
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Best Foundation for Mature Dry Skin
Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint with Hyaluronic Acid Neutrogena
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Best Natural-Looking Foundation for Mature Skin
What The Foundation Jones Road Beauty
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Best Full-Coverage Foundation for Mature Skin
4-In-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer PÜR

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Best Overall Foundation for Mature Skin

IT Cosmetics

Your Skin But Better Foundation

Best Drugstore Foundation for Mature Skin

L'Oréal Paris

Visible Lift Serum Absolute Foundation

Best Foundation for Mature Dry Skin

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint with Hyaluronic Acid

Best Natural-Looking Foundation for Mature Skin

Jones Road Beauty

What The Foundation

Best Full-Coverage Foundation for Mature Skin

PÜR

4-In-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer

Best Foundation for Mature Skin With Dark Spots

Olay

Total Effects Tone Correcting CC Cream

Best Foundation for Mature Skin Over 60

Westmore Beauty

Instantly Flawless Foundation

Best Anti-Aging Foundation for Mature Skin

COVERGIRL

Simply Ageless Foundation

Best Foundation for Sensitive Mature Skin

Bare Minerals

COMPLEXION RESCUE® Hydrating Foundation Stick SPF 25

Best Cream-Based Foundation for Mature Skin

Rituel de Fille

The Ethereal Veil Conceal and Cover

Best Liquid Foundation for Mature Skin

Pat McGrath Labs

Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

Best Luxury Foundation for Mature Skin

Giorgio Armani Beauty

Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation

Best Dewy Foundation for Mature Skin

Lancôme

Skin Feels Good Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 23

Best Foundation for Mature Skin With SPF

Glo Skin Beauty

Luminous Liquid Foundation SPF 18

Best Gel Foundation for Mature Skin

Chantecaille

Future Skin Gel Foundation

Best Serum Foundation for Mature Skin

LYS Beauty

Triple Fix Serum Foundation

Best Long-Wearing Foundation for Mature Skin

NARS

Soft Matte Complete Foundation

Best High-Coverage Foundation for Mature Skin

Estée Lauder

Double Wear

Best Powder Foundation for Mature Skin

Babor Makeup

Mineral Powder Foundation

Best Light Coverage Foundation for Mature Skin

The Lip Bar

Just a Tint 3-in-1 Tinted Skin Conditioner

How to choose the best foundation for mature skin

✔️Go for hydration. All of the experts agree that it’s best to opt for hydrating formulas. “Mature skin responds best to products that help hydrate and plump the skin,” explains Dr. Del Campo. Look for ingredients such as hyaluronic acids, ceramides, squalene, triglycerides, which “will help to plump skin and give a smoother appearance to the foundation.”

✔️Look for sun protection. “While using sunscreen is an essential part of any skincare routine, if a foundation has sunscreen in it, it can provide an added bonus,” Dr. Garshick notes. If you’re out and about, and the sun is shining, you need SPF—no matter your age or skin type.

✔️Choose a lightweight, dewy formula. The more lightweight a foundation is, the less likely it will settle into fine lines and wrinkles, and will help the skin appear more plump and moisturized, according to Greenberg. Additionally, try looking for “something with a glowy or dewy finish, as many people with mature skin struggle with dullness,” Greenberg continues. “Matte finish formulations are typically not recommended for mature skin.”

✔️Consider your skin type. “Understanding your skin care concerns and how they relate to makeup can be of great benefit,” Lanice explains. For dull skin, look for a brightening formula and/or a formula with vitamin C. For oily skin, oil-free formulas that blur imperfections work well. And those with dry skin and/or prominent fine lines should search for ultra-hydrating and dewy foundations.

Shannen Zitz Freelance Editorial Assistant Shannen Zitz is a Freelance Editorial Assistant at Prevention who recently graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland with an English degree.

What is the best foundation for over 60?

Let's go over the main types of foundation so that you can make a good choice for your skin type and lifestyle..

Simply Ageless +Olay Liquid Foundation. ... .

Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Treatment Makeup. ... .

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-In-1 Foundation. ... .

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint with Hyaluronic Acid..

What is the absolute best foundation for aging skin?

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick Westman Atelier's Vital Skin Foundation Stick is ideally suited for mature skin. This 2022 Best of Beauty winner is loaded with skin-nourishing ingredients like squalane for moisture and phytosphingosine for soothing and calming the skin.

What type of foundation is best for wrinkles?

“Choose a water-based formula that has hydrating ingredients," like moisturizing glycerin or hyaluronic acid, Whelan advises. "Foundations that have sheer coverage and a dewy luminous finish work best with women who are concerned about lines and wrinkles." ✔️ Dewy foundations are better than matte.