As we age, our skin loses its elasticity, so fine lines and wrinkles become more noticeable, and oil production slows down, leading to dry skin. Effective firming creams and facial devices can help delay and even reverse some of these signs of aging, but the key to a flawless look is using a foundation that meets the needs of mature skin.
WITH SPF 50
L'Oréal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation
Specifically designed for mature skin, this lightweight foundation hydrates and evens skin (thanks to glycerin and niacinamide) while also protecting it from future damage with SPF 50 sunscreen.
Customer Review:
"This is the most beautiful foundation in the world. It makes my skin look glowing but natural, airbrushed and gorgeous." —Madelyn
FULL COVERAGE
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation
As the name Airbrush Flawless implies, this foundation is full coverage and leaves a matte finish—but it's never drying. In fact, it's actually a serum-foundation hybrid, with ingredients that help hydrate the skin and reduce wrinkles. If you're looking for a waterproof, sweatproof, life-proof option that looks as great on camera as it does in real life, this is it.
Customer Review:
"This is seriously the best foundation I have put on my face. I’m 33 and have some fine lines and it doesn’t accentuate them. It literally goes on like silk. I see what all the fuss is about! Amazing product!" —Jmontague4
FOR GLOWY SKIN
Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation SPF 35
If radiance is what you're after, Dior's Forever Skin Glow Foundation with SPF 35 is your pick. The base is made with 80 percent skincare ingredients, so your skin will stay hydrated and glowy for up to 24 hours. A little goes a long way with the medium coverage.
Customer Review:
"It is absolutely perfect!! It has a perfect skin-like finish and I always look so glowy when I wear it. It doesn't look like I'm wearing any foundation and I've gotten compliments on how glowy my skin is!" —NameinLights
SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT
Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation
Charlotte Tilbury's Light Wonder formula is ultra-lightweight but is still a true foundation (as opposed to, say, a tinted cream). It's packed with ceramides to keep your skin hydrated and plump, and the radiant finish helps blur imperfections and soften fine lines all day long.
Customer Review:
"Light yet great coverage doesn’t settle into wrinkles and pores. My 55 year old face looks great I’ve been told I look like I’m not wearing foundation and just have beautiful skin." —805Lisa
SKIN-LIKE FINISH
Armani Beauty
Beloved by every makeup artist, beauty editor, and celebrity, this iconic foundation leaves the most skin-like, glowing, natural finish, never settling into fine lines. The medium coverage is buildable without feeling heavy or cakey.
Customer Review:
"Lightweight and buildable coverage. Goes on so silky. Best foundation and worth every cent!" —Lids0621
MATTIFYING FORMULA
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
If you prefer something a little more mattifying, try Estée Lauder's iconic Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation. Available in more than 55 shades, the buildable medium-coverage formula is genius for covering sun and age spots while leaving skin looking naturally flawless.
Customer Review:
"Double wear is always going to be my holy grail foundation. The color match, the staying power, everything is perfect with this foundation. I hope they never change it." —Cee90
NATURAL-LOOKING COVERAGE
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
We've never used a full-coverage foundation that looked as natural, glowy, or fresh as this one from NARS. It's lightweight but still packs a punch with coverage, so it will cover spots and even texture while also blurring lines.
Customer Review:
"I love this foundation. Less is more with this. I got so many compliments about the finishing of my makeup as it looks like second skin." —Jeetranu
DOUBLES AS CONCEALER
Danessa Myricks Beauty
A little goes a long way with this powerful foundation and concealer. The versatility is key here: Tap it on areas you want to conceal if you don't feel like wearing foundation, or apply it all over (in thin layers) for a photo-ready finish.
Customer Review:
"I absolutely love this foundation!!! The coverage is beautiful on my skin and buildable. The best part is that a little goes a long way so this product will last you much longer than any other brand." —Marcela1204
SERUM-FOUNDATION HYBRID
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation
This foundation is what you get when you cross a vitamin C, hyaluronic, and salicylic acid serum with a medium-to-full-coverage foundation. Skin looks smooth, radiant, and even while you're wearing it (and, after a few weeks, even after you wash it off).
Customer Review:
"Goes on and blends in nicely. It's one of the lightest foundations I've ever used." —Annette
TINTED SUNSCREEN
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation
Maybe you don't like to wear a full face of foundation every day—and that's totally fine, as long as you're still wearing sunscreen. This new tinted sunscreen from Tower 28 Beauty is the best of both worlds: It's incredibly hydrating and dewy, with a buildable light-to-medium coverage and mineral SPF 30 protection that's safe for sensitive skin.
Customer Review:
"I am fully in love with this product, it melds into my routine any time of the year (I have dry skin) and has become a reliable go-to complexion staple." —The SubtleSiren