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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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3
Best Foundation for Mature Dry Skin
Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint with Hyaluronic Acid Neutrogena
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4
Best Natural-Looking Foundation for Mature Skin
What The Foundation Jones Road Beauty
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5
Best Full-Coverage Foundation for Mature Skin
4-In-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer PÜR
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1
Best Overall Foundation for Mature Skin
IT Cosmetics
Your Skin But Better Foundation
2
Best Drugstore Foundation for Mature Skin
L'Oréal Paris
Visible Lift Serum Absolute Foundation
3
Best Foundation for Mature Dry Skin
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint with Hyaluronic Acid
4
Best Natural-Looking Foundation for Mature Skin
Jones Road Beauty
What The Foundation
5
Best Full-Coverage Foundation for Mature Skin
PÜR
4-In-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer
6
Best Foundation for Mature Skin With Dark Spots
Olay
Total Effects Tone Correcting CC Cream
7
Best Foundation for Mature Skin Over 60
Westmore Beauty
Instantly Flawless Foundation
8
Best Anti-Aging Foundation for Mature Skin
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Foundation
9
Best Foundation for Sensitive Mature Skin
Bare Minerals
COMPLEXION RESCUE® Hydrating Foundation Stick SPF 25
10
Best Cream-Based Foundation for Mature Skin
Rituel de Fille
The Ethereal Veil Conceal and Cover
11
Best Liquid Foundation for Mature Skin
Pat McGrath Labs
Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation
12
Best Luxury Foundation for Mature Skin
Giorgio Armani Beauty
Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation
13
Best Dewy Foundation for Mature Skin
Lancôme
Skin Feels Good Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 23
14
Best Foundation for Mature Skin With SPF
Glo Skin Beauty
Luminous Liquid Foundation SPF 18
15
Best Gel Foundation for Mature Skin
Chantecaille
Future Skin Gel Foundation
16
Best Serum Foundation for Mature Skin
LYS Beauty
Triple Fix Serum Foundation
17
Best Long-Wearing Foundation for Mature Skin
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Foundation
18
Best High-Coverage Foundation for Mature Skin
Estée Lauder
Double Wear
19
Best Powder Foundation for Mature Skin
Babor Makeup
Mineral Powder Foundation
20
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.