My skincare routine is rather acid-forward as it is - Pixi Glow Tonic forever - so I’m always a little averse to adding many more into my routine, but this mask, which is 25% acids (10% AHAs and 15% PHAs), seems to counteract any negative thought I had about adding in acids. “Going straight in with a full coverage all over tends to look heavy, it doesn’t wear as long, as is more prone to settling into fine lines and wrinkles.”ĭon’t prefer a glowy look? Dust on a sheer layer of powder atop your liquid foundation to help reduce shine, suggests Shakeshaft.'Is it just me, or did we all stop using masks? I love a mask, but after a month where I tried to do a different sheet mask for 30 days and wound up frying my face, I reserved them for the experts - face masks are for facialists and estheticians and not me. “If you like to wear foundation on the full face, first apply a sheer layer all over, then build coverage only where you feel like you need it,” adds Shakeshaft. “Some tinted moisturizers or serums can simply be applied and blended well with your fingers, but those tend to be much lighter in coverage with more room for error.” With liquid formulas, Mellinger advises “applying foundation with a brush and then sheering out with a damp sponge,” she says. Once the moisturizer with an SPF and smoothing primer are applied, foundation is ready to be stippled on.” Use a hydrating moisturizer, along with a primer specifically designed for your skin concerns, like redness or pore size. “Treating your skin to the best of your ability beforehand makes application easier and the results look better. “Think of your face as the canvas for your makeup,” says Dr. Scroll on to find your perfect match.įirst things first, don’t forget to prep your skin. We also included a few customer-loved options and one of our favorite picks. Oh, and it’s always a good idea to choose a foundation with sunscreen (alongside using an SPF-packed moisturizer), since sun exposure is the most common cause of skin aging and wrinkles.Īhead, we found the 15 best foundations for mature skin, according to these makeup artists and a dermatologist. She also mentions antioxidant-rich vitamins A, C, and E to provide protection against environmental aggressors, mushroom extracts for brightening, and peptides to stimulate collagen production for a plumper look. In terms of ingredients, Shakeshaft suggests looking for humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to draw moisture into the skin, emollients like squalane for smoothing, and occlusives like shea butter to trap in moisture and help calm irritation. While they can’t actually reverse the appearance of wrinkles, “foundations that are formulated to moisturize, plump, and help smooth the skin’s surface can soften the look of them,” says Michele Shakeshaft, National Pro Artist for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Lighter formulas are less likely to settle into any texture imperfections, and hydrating formulas obviously aid with dryness,” she adds. “As we get older, we lose a lot of collagen in our skin, causing texture to become more visible (think pores) and our skin to become drier.

“Light, hydrating formulas are always better for mature skin,” says celebrity makeup artist Katie Mellinger.

Some of the best foundations for mature skin will not only cover imperfections but also contain skincare ingredients to target these issues.

With aging skin, you may experience dryness, dark spots, wrinkles, and fine lines, so you’ll want to find a foundation that addresses your specific concerns. Unless my complexion one day magically has zero flaws or problem areas, I imagine I’ll be using these handy formulas for years to come. The right foundation is my not-so-secret secret hack for faking an airbrushed finish.

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