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The Best Foundations For Mature Skin (At 66 I've Tried them All!)
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items Finding the right foundation when your skin is mature can be a real game-changer. Whether you prefer liquid, baked, cream, or mineral formulas, the options I’ve included here are all packed with skin-loving ingredients — so you’re not just covering i...
The only real decision? Do you want a soft, radiant glow or a flattering matte finish that lets your other features shine? Either way, these foundations will leave your complexion looking the best it’s been in years — smooth, hydrated, and naturally ...
If you’re looking for: Lightweight formulas that don’t settle into lines Coverage that looks natural yet polished Added skincare benefits like hyaluronic acid, peptides, or antioxidants Shades that enhance your tone, not mask it …then you’re in the r...
These are my top recommendations, chosen from real-world testing on mature skin.
And yes, I may earn a small commission on some of these if you choose to make a purchase — but rest assured, I only ever recommend what I truly use and believe in.
👉 Browse my picks below and find the foundation that helps your confidence glow — just like your skin.
The only real decision? Do you want a soft, radiant glow or a flattering matte finish that lets your other features shine? Either way, these foundations will leave your complexion looking the best it’s been in years — smooth, hydrated, and naturally ...
If you’re looking for: Lightweight formulas that don’t settle into lines Coverage that looks natural yet polished Added skincare benefits like hyaluronic acid, peptides, or antioxidants Shades that enhance your tone, not mask it …then you’re in the r...
These are my top recommendations, chosen from real-world testing on mature skin.
And yes, I may earn a small commission on some of these if you choose to make a purchase — but rest assured, I only ever recommend what I truly use and believe in.
👉 Browse my picks below and find the foundation that helps your confidence glow — just like your skin.
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The Best Liquid Foundation For Mature Skin
Liquid foundation is popular for mature skin because it’s flexible and hydrating.
Liquid foundations are brilliant for mature skin because they glide on easily and don’t cling to fine lines. These ones give ...
The Best Baked Foundation For Mature Skin
Baked foundations are ideal if you want a silky, almost-matte finish without dryness. They’re lighter than powders but less dewy than liquids — a real sweet spot. These work beautifully on mature skin without...
The Best Cream Foundation For Mature Skin
Creams offer richness and great coverage, especially for dry or textured skin.
Cream foundations give that ‘my skin but better’ look with a touch of luxury. They're particularly great if you have dry patches ...
The Best Mineral Foundation For Mature Skin
Often clean, breathable, and non-irritating — great for sensitive mature skin.
I was sceptical about mineral foundation at first, but these changed my mind. They're lightweight, buildable, and won’t clog po...
The Best Liquid Foundation For Mature Skin Liquid foundation is popular for mature skin because it’s flexible and hydrating. Liquid foundations are brilliant for mature skin because they glide on easily and don’t cling to fine lines. These ones give ...
Best in Show! amazing matte finish without any skin drying. This foundation is undetectable at 10 x magnification when applied with a flat paddle brush. Lancome recommend vertical strokes first followed by horizontal strokes. I was shocked at how this brush worked, when I first saw it, I didn't hold out much hope but it doesn't deposit foundation in the pores. Amazing!
My favourite for going out out!
My favourite for going out out!
Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation | 24 Hour Foundation | Lancôme UK
Almost as good as the matte version, with slightly less coverage
“This one surprised me — it blends beautifully without clinging to any dry patches. Gives my skin a soft glow, even on tired days.”
“This one surprised me — it blends beautifully without clinging to any dry patches. Gives my skin a soft glow, even on tired days.”
Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation | 24 Hour Foundation | Lancôme UK
The finish is very similar to the matte version, very handy for travel, especially with the brush. downside is the speed it dries, be quick!
“Great for touch-ups — I pop this in my bag and it never looks cakey.”
“Great for touch-ups — I pop this in my bag and it never looks cakey.”
Teint Idole Ultra Wear Stick Foundation | Long-Lasting | Lancôme UK - Lancome
Lovely quality full coverage foundation, excellent as always from Laura Geller
“It’s lightweight but evens things out nicely. I use a sponge and it goes on like silk.”
“It’s lightweight but evens things out nicely. I use a sponge and it goes on like silk.”
Double Take Liquid Foundation
A great all rounder and such a trusted brand. No Drying nasties, beautiful finish. “One of the few that still looks natural after hours — like my skin, just smoother.”
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation SPF 10
Very similar to the Lancome Teint Idole but I think the Lancome has a bit more coverage.
“I wear this when I want something a bit more polished. It doesn’t settle into lines, and lasts through a full day out.”
“I wear this when I want something a bit more polished. It doesn’t settle into lines, and lasts through a full day out.”
les beiges foundation healthy glow foundation hydration and longwear
A really great foundation, very close to Lancome (it is part of Lancome Group). Perhaps not quite as matte
Liquid Foundation | Best Brands
I haven't tried this but everyone who can afford it raves. Clinically proven to be kind to mature skin, a well sought after brand
No Makeup Foundation Serum
A very skin care focused foundation from Bare Minerals. Not as sheer as the complexion rescue but kind to skin
ORIGINAL Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20
Self matching foundation in a liquid from M Asam. Rich with serum and a bit more moisturising than the Cream mousse formula
M.Asam MAGIC FINISH Supercharge Serum Foundation, creamy nude (30 ml)
The Best Baked Foundation For Mature Skin Baked foundations are ideal if you want a silky, almost-matte finish without dryness. They’re lighter than powders but less dewy than liquids — a real sweet spot. These work beautifully on mature skin without...
The fastest and easiest to apply long lasting foundation which changes to match your skin tone. Infused with all things good for mature skin
“This feels like powder but goes on way smoother — no chalkiness at all. Just a soft, satin finish.”
“This feels like powder but goes on way smoother — no chalkiness at all. Just a soft, satin finish.”
Laura Geller Balance-n-Brighten Baked Foundation 9g
The fastest and easiest to apply long lasting foundation which changes to match your skin tone. It has a very youthful but subtle glow, Infused with all things good for mature skin. “This one gives me a soft glow that lasts all day.”
Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation
Kanebo Sensai Foundation. Among the best skin care / make up in the world. Expensive but so worth it.“Lovely on warmer days when I don’t want something heavy. Keeps shine at bay without drying me out.”
Powder and Liquid Foundations | Make-up
The Best Cream Foundation For Mature Skin Creams offer richness and great coverage, especially for dry or textured skin. Cream foundations give that ‘my skin but better’ look with a touch of luxury. They're particularly great if you have dry patches ...
It cosmetics CC cream with fabulous coverage, formulated by plastic surgeons with all good skin care.
“Perfect for when my skin feels drier — it’s creamy but not greasy. This one covers redness and age spots easily — makes me feel confident.”
“Perfect for when my skin feels drier — it’s creamy but not greasy. This one covers redness and age spots easily — makes me feel confident.”
IT Cosmetics
Skin matching mousse foundation which is a primer, moisturiser and powder in one. Enriched with vitamin E. “I always reach for this when I want a bit more coverage without heaviness.”
M. Asam Magic Finish Make-Up Mousse 1.01oz
Not Full coverage but amazing ingredients to look after your skin, lovely glow and a huge choice of shades.“Feels like skincare and makeup in one – perfect when my skin's feeling dry.”
Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30
Creme de la Creme! beautiful foundation but rather pricy for very regular use. Everything you would expect from Chanel.
“Feels luxurious going on, and blends out with fingers or a brush. I love how forgiving it is on textured skin.”
“Feels luxurious going on, and blends out with fingers or a brush. I love how forgiving it is on textured skin.”
sublimage le teint ultimate radiance-generating cream foundation
Elizabeth Ardern Cream Foundation, full of skin care ingredients and easy application and good coverage without caking
“I reach for this when I want a bit more coverage without the ‘makeup look’. Melts into my skin and feels moisturising.”
“I reach for this when I want a bit more coverage without the ‘makeup look’. Melts into my skin and feels moisturising.”
Foundation Makeup | Cream, Mousse, Liquid & Mineral Powder
The Best Mineral Foundation For Mature Skin Often clean, breathable, and non-irritating — great for sensitive mature skin. I was sceptical about mineral foundation at first, but these changed my mind. They're lightweight, buildable, and won’t clog po...
The famous Bare Minerals! one of the first mineral foundation brands. Buildable coverage without powdery finish and non drying. “It doesn’t settle into lines or pores like some powders do. Just a clean, soft look.”
Bare Minerals
One of the first mineral foundations that is full of skin care and pressed for an easier application, like silk finish. “Gives a lovely ‘barely there’ finish, but still evens things out nicely.”
4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation with Skincare Ingredients