Skin changes as we age, so we need to change our makeup, too.
Makeup artists and dermatologists share the best foundations for mature skin.
This often happens because our skin becomes drier as it ages, and our cell turnover slows down.
Because of this, youll want to look for foundations that are specifically formulated to account for those issues.
Keep reading for what they had to say.
On mature skin, the finish is so important, says McEvoy.
New York-based bridal and celebrity makeup artist
As far as formatting goes, its really a dealers choice situation.
Liquid, creams, and sticks all workit just depends on the texture that you like, says McEvoy.
To avoid this, she recommends looking for a translucent options that add a slight glow to aging skin.
This makes it lay a little thinner, and look more skin-like on skin, says Lovello.
Finally, youll want to finish things off with a setting powder.
Just because youre getting older doesnt mean you cant maintain your youthful glow.
With no shortage of options, below youll find your next best foundation for aging, mature skin.
It offers medium coverage, and wont cake, flake, or set into lines.
Its buildable so you have a lot of control over the coverage level you want, she says.
New York-based bridal and celebrity makeup artist
It comes in 50 shades.
It moves with your expressions, but doesnt sink into lines, wrinkles, or pores, she says.
Jeannette Graf, a board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mt Sinai School of Medicine.
This is a cult classic for a reason, she says.
I like that it contains a mineral SPF 40 for built-in protection, he says.
It has a mineral matte medium coverage and reef-safe SPF 30 protection against UV rays and blue light.
It also contains antioxidants (white tea) to combat the signs of aging.
I love how breathable this foundation is too, says Duque.
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