Which are the Best Foundations for Mature Skin

Post last updated: 02/02/2023

As you age, so does your skin. This means that just as you would switch your skincare routine to include more anti-ageing products, you should do the same with your makeup and foundation to get the best from it.

Which Foundation Finish is Best for Maturer Skin Types

You may be wondering if you should go for a matte, powder or dewy finish. Choosing the best finish for your skin will help help to emphasise glow while minimising the signs of ageing. Matte foundations tend to be a bit thick as they give full coverage so they can crease making wrinkles more apparent, especially on mature skin types prone to dryness. Powder foundations can settle into fine lines and wrinkles also emphasising them.

Radiant, Sheer or Lightweight liquid foundations are best as they will give your skin a youthful glow without leaving a heavy cakey finish. Opt for water-based foundations for ultimate hydration or serum-based formulations for the added benefit of skin-loving ingredients such as Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid.

How Should You Apply Foundation on Mature Skin

They best way to apply foundation is to always start with hydrated and moisturised skin, followed by a primer. Primers effectively fill out fine lines and wrinkles giving your face a smooth base for application. To get even coverage, opt for a makeup brush or sponge which can blend the foundation into your skin.

Our Picks of the Best Foundations for Mature Skin

1. MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation
2. Giorgio Armani Designer Lift Foundation
3. Zelens Age Control Foundation
4. By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Foundation
5. Yves Saint Laurent Youth Liberator Serum Foundation
6. Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation

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Which Foundations are Best for Maturer Skin?

To help you out, we've put together our edit of the best foundations for mature skin, which are infused with ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid to help minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while working to restore hydration levels in more mature complexions.

1. MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation (Various Shades)

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation (Various Shades)

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MAC's Studio Sculpt Foundation has been specially formulated for those with especially dry or more mature skin types. Thanks to its super-moisturising formula, the foundation doesn't settle into fine lines or wrinkles, making it great for anyone worried about ageing skin. One of the key benefits of this foundation are the coated pigments, which ensure true colour purity throughout the day, so you get a perfect shade match that doesn't oxidise.

• Why we love it: The colour shade remains true all day
• Coverage: Gel based formula offering buildable medium to full coverage
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2. Armani Designer Lift Foundation 30ml (Various Shades)

Armani Designer Lift Foundation 30ml (Various Shades)

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Giorgio Armani's Designer Lift Foundation is a full coverage formula that is specially targeted towards more mature skin types. Weightless upon application, the foundation melts into the skin and doesn't accentuate dehydration, fine lines or wrinkles. Rich in a high concentration of emollient ingredients, it also has incredible anti-ageing skincare benefits to keep your skin moisturised and plumped-up.

• Why we love it: Won't make dry patches more visible
• Coverage: Full coverage liquid foundation
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3. Zelens Age Control Foundation (30ml)

Zelens Age Control Foundation (30ml)

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Zelens Age Control Foundation is oil-free, so perfect for more mature skin types that also suffer from breakouts or excess sebum production. Formulated with hyaluronic acid to moisturise and green shiso leaves to shield against environmental aggressors, the foundation also contains diamond spheres to keep your complexion looking luminous without a shiny effect. It gives a medium coverage that can be built-up to full coverage if preferred.

• Why we love it: Ideal for skin prone to breakouts
• Coverage: Medium to full coverage liquid foundation

4. By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Foundation 30ml (Various Shades)

By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Foundation 30ml (Various Shades)

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The By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Foundation is touted by the brand as anti-wrinkle makeup, making it great for more mature skin types. The lightweight texture melts into the skin upon application to provide a gorgeously dewy and natural base. It contains a unique Soft Focus Prism Complex, which helps to blur fine lines, wrinkles and minor imperfections, whilst also helping to firm the skin and keep it beautifully hydrated and healthy.

• Why we love it: Great for blurring fine lines & wrinkles
• Coverage: Serum foundation with light coverage

5. Yves Saint Laurent Youth Liberator Serum Foundation SPF20 30ml (Various Shades)

Yves Saint Laurent Youth Liberator Serum Foundation SPF20 30ml (Various Shades)

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Yves Saint Laurent's Youth Liberator Serum Foundation has been specially created for mature complexions thanks to its exclusive Glycanactif™ complex that provides incredible anti-ageing benefits. The foundation helps to even out skin tone and texture whilst simultaneously delivering a beautiful glow to the complexion with its serum-like texture. Working to replenish lost moisture in the skin, the formula helps to maintain healthy hydration levels, which in turn works to reduce the appearance of skin ageing such as wrinkles.

• Why we love it: Evens out skin tone and texture
• Coverage: Serum foundation with light coverage

6. Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF40 30ml (Various Shades)

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF40 30ml (Various Shades)

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Bobbi Brown's Intensive Skin Serum Foundation has been specially formulated for drier skin types, which is a common skin issue amongst more mature complexions due to the depletion of oil production. Rich in botanical extracts such as lychee and cordyceps mushrooms, the foundation delivers incredible anti-ageing benefits to minimise the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation thanks to its colour-corrective properties. It feels weightless on the skin and melts it upon application, making it great if you want a more luminous finish.

• Why we love it: Has colour-corrective properties
• Coverage: Serum foundation with buildable coverage
• Read what our customers have to say here