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foundation for mature skin

erichu — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:53:35 GMT

does anyone have any recommendations for a foundation that doesn't look heavy, but covers? I've tried IT CC, but shades are wrong for me, bare minerals complextion rescue, nice but very little coverage and need a finishing powder. Thanks for any suggestionsti

Re: foundation for mature skin

nrm — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:21:49 GMT

I recently was on a quest for the same thing. Michael as I love the coverage of It cc cream, it's too yellow for my skin tone so, I tried cover girl's bb cream in light -med.which is the right shade and provides moisture for my dry combo skin. It doesn't cover much so I use physician's formula super bb stick under my eyes & for spot coverage. It works great for me. Hoping to see new shades from It cc cream. Also physicians formula has a nude wear foundation which is an all in one. It gives a nice finish. PP runs on the dark side so I use light and it's just right for me.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:00:20 GMT

You may want to look at Stila's new foundation that is med. to full coverage and comes in a compact but it's not powder. There is a video on their website explaining this foundation. You could also check out Laura Mercier's website as she offers a variety of foundations which are highly rated. Both cosmetic cos. do take returns so that's a good thing if you are happy. Nordstorm also carries both cos. & offers free delivery/returns. P.S. e.l.f. has a wonderful SPF finishing powder for $6.00. It surprised me. Tarte & Laura Mercier also have very nice finishing/setting powders but, of course, more money.

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Reba055 — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:35:04 GMT

Giorgio Armani Luminess Silk is expensive but good.

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makeupaddicted1 — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:37:42 GMT

Check out some of the Youtube videos "foundations for mature skin." I find these helpful.

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tobes — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 22:13:36 GMT

I use LG's Real Deal Concealer. First I cover my face with Dr. Denese' Day Cream as moisturizer and SPF protector. Then I use Real Deal only in trouble areas where coverage is needed.. Sometimes I then cover with Bare Minerals when necesssary. I know some do not like the Minerals for the aging face, but I find over Real Deal it is not too bad.

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terriebear — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 22:18:24 GMT

I love smashbox cc cream. It also helps dimish brown spots over time. It has a range of colors. I get mine at Ulta.

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Sister Golden Hair — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:51:29 GMT

Make-Up Forever HD liquid foundation.....one of the best I have found. I had perfect color match for my fair skin #115

Jane Iredale powder foundation......another best for me.

Re: foundation for mature skin

AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 09:28:54 GMT

I don't know if this will work for you but I have a couple of inexpensive things which work pretty well for me. I have mature skin, very sensitive and Rosacea, so I sure know what you are talking about. You want coverage but you don't want every line or wrinkle accentuated.

Sometimes I do this: Intead of foundation, I will first apply my moisturizer and allow to soak it. Then, I use Cover Girl stick concealer -- CG Smoothers. I dot in on in all my bad spots --- which for me --- is practically my whole face --- tapping and smoothing lightly. If you need a little more in some areas, you can re-dot. Then, I use Physician's Formula Mineral Power ---this is in a compact. I use it with a smooth powder applicator that you just buy at the drug store (like 3 in a pack) and not a brush - which tends to disturb the concealer. This gives decent coverage.

At other times, I use Cover Girl BB Cream. It is nice because it is moisturizing and you can skip one step. But it does not have great coverage. So, after applying this, I let set for a few minutes and then once again, use my trusty Cover Girl stick concealer --- tapping and smoothing. Then, apply the Physician's Formula Mineral Powder--- lightly.

Hope these things help you!

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chiclet — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:52:18 GMT

I have mature but oily skin and prefer a powder foundation but find now that it looks cakey on me. It and BM does not really work. I thought that the IT CC powder foundation with spf 50 would be good but it looks so awful the longer it is on. I hope you get more recommendations. I would love to hear them.

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Iwantcoffee — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:48:52 GMT

Revlon Colorstay whipped creme makeup offers good coverage and a lovely finish. Usually a creme foundation is a good choice for mature skin. A sales associate at CVS recommende this to me. Her mom was a makeup artist and loved this foundation. It works well for me.

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Reba055 — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 22:38:49 GMT

Thanks, I'll have to check that out.

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Buffnet — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:32:41 GMT

I suggest for you to use Its Cosmetics. The special value of the day which was i think a week or so ago .. called Its All About You... Great coverage with the foundation , you also get Bye Bye Pores, a a bronser, highlighter and a cheek blush... The color is just perfect. I have med skin and went with tan and it was just the right shade. Your face don't feel dirty at the end of the day either. Natural looking but does the coverage. Hope you will give this a try. You'll be glad you did!!!

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Buffnet — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:37:12 GMT

Oh you also get a concealer and the two ended brush. A270440

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Campion — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:00:14 GMT

I agree with you about the IT line. I find the CC+ cream is excellent for my over-60 complexion. I also use Bare Minerals because sometimes, you want less coverage. Both work very well.

I used to use Estee Lauder Resilience Lift. If you want a "high end" or at least department store priced brand, I found that was a very good product--many color choices and the finish was soft and luminizing. But it's not cheap. The TSVs for IT provide a lot of product at a good price and the Face Disk is one of those grab-and-go products; bronzer, blush and highlight all in one place.

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author — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:15:17 GMT

I am 69 with fair, dry skin, no blotches or big issues, some fine lines. I love Estee Lauder Perfectionist serum foundation - a little goes a long way, it gives a flawless dewy finish, and is buildable for areas where you need more coverage.

I also got the It TSV mentioned here, and I like it a lot too. I'm not that fond of powder foundations, so I still add just a drop or two of the EL first, smooth that in and dust on the It foundation very lightly. This looks amazing, lasts all day, and doesn't settle into lines. It also sort of sets the little bit of liquid foundation I put on first (over serum and moisturizer w/sunscreen).

I am very happy with this It TSV, the colors are nice (I got it in the FAir), brush is great, compact with the convenient blush/bronzer/powder/highlighter is excellent. The concealer is a bit on the industrial strength side for me, but a tiny bit warmed first on the back of my hand and then dotted in the dark areas by eyes works very well.

You have to play around with foundation from season to season too as you get older to see what works. Right now it is warm and humid and I need less moisturizing than in the winter.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:27:07 GMT

I am 65 (hard to believe but here I am -- a senior)! I have normal skin all year round thanks to Marula oil. I cannot wear a powder foundation at all (wish I could) but it shows every little imperfection. I recently went back to Josie's matchmaker because it is so light and does not look like makeup on the skin. I like light to medium coverage. Sometimes I just wear a little concealer on my broken capillaries. I can wear a setting/finishing powder and e.l.f. has one SPF and it is beautiful -- so finely milled and only $6.

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Lenij1020 — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 01:38:07 GMT

I don't care for liquid foundations, I feel like my skin is suffocating. I've been using Laura Geller B&B for years now, and find it works well for my normal skin. If I want more coverage in some areas, I just shorten the brush and dot it over whatever I want to cover. It's so easy, and doesn't settle in lines or pores, I love it. By the way, I'm 80 and still get compliments on my skin.