The Best Foundations for Mature Skin

Possibly my personal favorite beauty product ever created, this foundation feels like silk and goes on like a dream. It works with all skin types and the smooth texture means it doesn’t settle into fine lines or wrinkles.

This foundation works equally well for both day and night use as the formula is buildable. If you want to create an easy minimalist makeup look, just wearing this base on its own will automatically elevate the appearance of your skin.

If you are looking to create a luminous yet natural base, this skin tint from Milani gives your skin a glowing finish with a veil of coverage. Ideal for those with mature skin, its hydrating ingredients such as squalane, help to keep your base supple and moisturized while you wear it.

The formula melts into the skin to create an elevated natural makeup look that blurs any imperfections and covers redness. It is lightweight and breathable and even has a fresh coconut scent.

This foundation is packed full of skin-enriching ingredients like white tea extract, vitamin E and antioxidants. The natural velvet finish is universally flattering and the light-diffusing pigments add a soft-focus effect to the skin.

It is transfer-resistant and contains innovative blurring spheres that help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for an overall smoother appearance.

This foundation from L’Oreal is the perfect option for anyone looking to achieve a luxury matte finish but with a drugstore price. The formula more than holds its own against more expensive offerings, with its smooth texture improving the appearance of any skin it is applied to.

It is non-comedogenic so won’t clog your pores and despite being ultra-thin it still provides ample coverage. This foundation has a weightless feel that works to enhance your natural skin as opposed to hide it.

Estée Lauder’s Double Wear has long been seen as the go-to foundation for anyone looking to achieve a full-coverage base. Ideal if you want to even out your skin tone, this foundation covers so much you won’t even need concealer.

Both heat and sweat resistant, this liquid color is also a great option for all day events when you need your makeup to stay in place all day. It also comes in three different undertone options so you can get super specific with your skin tone match.

While technically not a foundation–-tinted moisturizer is actually one of the best base options out there for those with mature skin. This Complexion Rescue from bareMinerals leaves your skin looking dewy, fresh and revitalized while also delivering it with a dose of hyaluronic acid and olive-derived squalane.

It also provides SPF 30 to ensure you are protected from UV rays and is suitable for those with normal, dry and combination skin.

Another one of my personal favorites for using on mature skin, this blurring lightweight foundation looks so natural and breathable you won’t even feel like you are wearing makeup. It smooths your skin and evens out texture without ever looking heavy or overdone.

It is extremely easy to apply, making it a great option for those who love a hassle-free beauty look as it can simply be blended into the skin using the fingertips.

This natural finish foundation from Maybelline provides SPF 50, making it the best choice for those who spend a lot of time outdoors. The coverage is light to medium and lasts all day, as well as feeling breathable on the skin.

In addition to its already great price, you only need a tiny amount of this product to cover your whole face, meaning it will last you a long time.

This Glotion from L’Oreal is the one to reach for if you want to create a luminous and radiant base. This product will make your skin glow and leave your complexion looking enhanced, fresh and healthy.

It can be worn on its own for a minimalist makeup look or applied under foundation for a lit from within effect.

This oil-free tinted moisturizer from Laura Mercier is the ideal option for those looking to create a no-makeup makeup look. It gives the skin a veil of coverage that subtly blurs any imperfections while still maintaining a natural finish.

It has been a favorite amongst beauty editors and makeup artists for a long time and also comes in a mini size that is perfect for traveling.

Created to improve the overall long-term appearance of your skin, this foundation from Givenchy is half skincare half makeup. Infused with plant-based glycerin to maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier, it feels like a second skin but looks smoother and more radiant.

Capucine extract is included to deliver a 12 hour glow while also adding luminosity to the skin and protecting against free radicals.

Dewy finish foundation works incredibly well for those with mature skin as it tends not to emphasize wrinkles and fine lines as much as matte bases. Not only is this foundation from wet n wild incredibly affordable it also provides a fresh looking dewy finish that leaves your skin glowing.

Revitalize tired looking skin with a thin layer of this base and see your complexion instantly improve.

This 2-in-1 foundation and concealer is all you need on your skin to cover imperfections and smooth out uneven texture. Created especially for those with delicate complexions, this base melts onto the skin and blends in seamlessly to result in a glowing finish.

Infused with a trio of Amazonian butters it not only provides coverage but also helps to keep the skin hydrating and nourished while you wear it.

This hyaluronic acid infused foundation from renowned makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury is the base to go for if you find makeup tends to dry out your skin or leave you looking cakey. It also contains rose complex to reinvigorate fatigued skin and leave it looking brighter.

Despite its extra moisturizing ingredients it manages to control shine with a specially developed bix-activ, which also works to blur the appearance of pores.

If you are looking for a foundation to see you through the day without touch ups, this Flawless Finish foundation from e.l.f is one of the drugstore’s best hidden gems. A makeup bag staple, this base blends into your skin to create a smooth finish that feels silky and lightweight.

This foundation also provides intense hydration with glycerin to ensure your skin stays looking soft and supple for hours.