As far as shopping for beauty products goes, finding the right foundation has always been one of the more challenging tasks. Which is why many of us tend to stick to the same formula for years (and years), even as we try different lipsticks and eye shadows and pretty much everything else.
However, if you’re finding that your foundation just isn’t going on as evenly as it used to, or it settles into fine lines as the day wears on, then it may be time for a refresh.
I spoke with makeup artist Jenny Patinkin about some of the changes one’s complexion goes through as they age. Most notably, our skin naturally becomes drier and thinner with time. It’s also common to experience “age-related changes to the skin, such as fine lines, discoloration and enlarged pores,” Patinkin tells me.
But lest you start to feel deflated, I’m here to help—along with Patinkin and Kelli J. Bartlett, the artistic director for Glamsquad. Below are 14 of the best foundations for mature skin, including the best stick foundation, Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick ($49), the best foundation for people over 60, Sisley Phyto-Blanc Cushion Foundation ($160) and the best lightweight option, Givenchy Prisme Libre Foundation ($58). Plus, Patinkin and Bartlett share some tips for finding and using a foundation that works for your skin.
