Youthful skin is every woman’s dream. Unfortunately we can’t stop aging, but we can minimize its impact on our skin. As we age skin becomes older and thinner, it becomes more difficult to keep it hydrated. Dehydrated skin leaves the complexion looking dull along with wrinkles, fine lines, freckles and dark spots.
Luckily, there are simpler ways to look young and the easiest one is a beautifully formulated foundation or complexion product that hydrates, adds luminosity, and doesn’t settle into wrinkles. These incredibly formulated foundations are made specifically for mature skin. The right foundation can blur lines, smooth texture, plump lackluster skin and even minimize large pores.
While looking to get a foundation there are plenty of options for every budget to choose from. These tips can be useful in making an excellent foundation choice.
- Look for lightweight formulas especially a water-based formula that has hydrating ingredients
- Avoid heavy, mattifying formulas including cakey, thicker matte foundations
- Switch up the foundation shade
- Always use a damp sponge
- Don’t forget to exfoliate
From lightweight, radiance inducing tints to full-coverage creams with sun protection, here are some of the most popular foundations for mature skin.
Drugstore Anti-Aging Foundation Options
Revlon Age Defying 3X Foundation
This foundation blurs discoloration, mattifies oil, evens skin tone, and minimizes pores. Most skin types can benefit from using this product, even those who don’t have oily skin. If one falls on the drier end of the spectrum, it will work as a primer for them. They will get the full coverage with this foundation without any worry.¹
Key Points:
- Anti-aging foundation
- SPF 20 sunscreen
- Broad spectrum
- Contains hyaluronic acid, Revlon’s exclusive Triple Lift Complex, and moisturizing ingredients
- Long-lasting makeup
- Looks fresh all day
- Available in 12 shades
Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Skintone Matching Makeup
Almay’s Tone Mimic technology uses tiny spheres that break open and release pigment as one blends them over the skin. It provides ample coverage, goes on smooth, won’t cake or crease, and is suitable for most skin types. It contains additional SPF protection to stop further sun damage and retinol to stimulate collagen production.
Key Points:
- Formulated with Almay ToneMimic shade-sensing bead technology
- SPF 20 sunscreen
- Makeup transforms from white to one’s natural shade when blended into the skin
- Gives buildable and natural-looking coverage
- Available in 6 skin tone-adjusting shades.
- Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.
Covergirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
This foundation comes in a variety of shades for almost every skin color and contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump the skin. It is an antioxidant-rich product that works overtime to conceal and repair, so one can look and feel radiant even if not wearing makeup.³
Key Points:
- Reduces wrinkles for a smoother, fresh look
- Evens skin tone
- Contains hyaluronic complex and vitamin C for firmer and healthier-looking skin
- Available in multiple shades
High-End Anti-Aging Foundation Options
Lancôme Régenerie Lift Foundation
This foundation lifts the skins for up to twelve hours. It provides full coverage and includes ingredients to improve skin hydration, redness, and dark spots. It’s formulated with nourishing anti-aging ingredients including linseed extract.⁴ Lancôme is one of the top-selling foundation and garnered five-star reviews from many customers.
Key Points:
- Up to 12h lifting effect
- linseed extract
- Hydrating foundation
- Protect SPF 27
- Radiant and smooth finish
- No fragrance added
- SPF 27
CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ – IT Cosmetics
Color correcting creams aren’t quite foundations, but they’re not quite BB creams either. They help even skin tone and cover blemishes, dark spots, and fine lines. It contains an anti-aging serum made of hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, niacin, hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and antioxidants. ⁵
This full-coverage, color correcting CC cream contain SPF 50+ sunscreen and anti aging skincare ingredients in one power-packed formula! Skin texture is smoothed, brightness is enhanced, and hydration is increased.
Key Points:
- Reduce pores and wrinkles to create radiant-looking skin
- Parabens and phthalates
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- Improve skin texture
Conclusion
Above we mentioned five foundation options that are great for women with mature or aging skin. Many of these products not only conceal, but also have powerful restorative effects. They are readily available and most can be purchased at the drugstore. Formulas with key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or glycerin will help keep skin moisturized.
Research is the key before choosing a skincare product. If experiencing a skin disorder, one should consult a dermatologist and avoid using random products. Test different formulas and find one that suits the wearer well.
[1] “Revlon Age Defying 3X Foundation.” Revlon. https://www.revlon.com/face/foundation/revlon-age-defying-3x-foundation?shade=bare%20buff
[2] “Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Skintone Matching Makeup.” Almay. https://www.almay.com/face/foundation/almay-smart-shade-anti-aging-skintone-matching-makeup?shade=deep%20like%20me
[3] Covergirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation.” COVERGIRL. https://www.covergirl.ca/en_ca/face-makeup/simply-ageless-liquid-foundation.html
[4] “Lancôme Régenerie Lift Foundation.” Lancôme. https://www.lancome.ca/en/makeup/face/foundation/renergie-lift-makeup—foundation/CA-236593-LAC.html
[5] “Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+.” it COSMETICS. https://www.itcosmetics.ca/en/face/foundation/your-skin-but-better-cc-cream-with-spf-50/ITC_0008.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7cDav9nh6gIVAbbICh07-gqyEAAYASAAEgJspPD_BwE#q=cc+cream&start=5
