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Foundation for Over 55

CGR — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:34:15 GMT

As always I'm on the search for the perfect foundation for my dry, over 55, skin that doesn't settle into my wrinkles and make me look even older! Since the Q has had so many new additions, can anyone recommend one? Right now I feel as though nothing will work!!! I've been using It Cosmetics illuminating powder but it seems too drying for this time of the year.

Thanks!!!!

Re: Foundation for Over 55

hoosieroriginal — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:38:24 GMT

I am 63 and like the Covergirl TruBlend. I think it blends great on my skin and I have extremely dry skin. I usually get up in the morning and put moisterizer on if I'm going to wear any foundation that day.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

Winkk — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:39:52 GMT

I have been using IT Celebration Foundation and love it. (I'm 72) It is in a powder form and I know some women don't like it. I use Larua Geller's Spackle first and the foundaiton doesn't rest in any wrinkles and it stays on all day.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

151949 — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:59:08 GMT

I am 67 and have the very dryest skin. I have found my holy grail foundation to be L'Oreal true match from the drug store. There is a liquid or a pressed powder. It comes in many numbered colors and has a cool,warm,or neutral version in each.Also has sunscreen in most,but not all.Many posters here use it. Drug store available and does not break the bank but is better than many much pricier at the department store.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

151949 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:45:55 GMT

Whoops! Forgot to mention that Spackle with moisturizer under my MU makes a great base so it lasts all day.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:50:48 GMT

Never thought I'd go back to or even try a foundation in a bottle or a tube - you know, liquid. I switched years ago to BE mineral foundation.

I'm done with that loose powder however. I decided to try Mally's Face Defender (concealer) in the pink tube with her brush. It dries INSTANTLY and turns into feeling like a soft, smooth, dewey powder. Covers great, feels like a dream on my (almost 63 yr old) skin. I AM SOLD on this stuff!!! Love it - no more minerals for me FOR SURE!

And let me tell you - I have wrinkles. Not proud of them, but you know that genetics thing - it's quite real.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

gonnab — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:48:44 GMT

I've been trying for years to find a HG foundation for my 80-year-old face and have yet to find it. Have tried high-end to drugstore but nothing seems to be exactly what I want. However, these 4 are close - Chanel PerfectionLumiere Velvet Matte, Clarins Extra Firming Foundation, IT CC+ Cream, and L'Oreal True Match.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

jackthebear — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:50:45 GMT

try L'oreal Visible life serum Absolute

Rimmel Lasting Finish with comfort serum

these are both inexpensive and you can play and try them

Re: Foundation for Over 55

Trudey — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:50:57 GMT

I'm 53 and my favorites are Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation (in the tube) and IT Celebration Foundation (in the compact). When my skin is dryer, in the colder months, Tarte is my go-to. But in the warmer months, I'm oiler and go for the IT. Neither of these settle into my fine lines and I can even use the IT as a finishing powder over the Tarte when I want more coverage. I do have to buy my Tarte foundation from Ulta, because QVC doesn't offer the shade that I need...medium sand. My favorite finishing powder is Revlon ColorStay (in the compact) in translucent. It takes away shine and lasts all day. I hope this helps.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

Trix — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:12:05 GMT

After being brought kicking into the world of primers, and now using one religiously for the past few years I am a firm believer that a mediocre foundation can be elevated to acceptably ok used with a great primer. For CGR's situation of a foundation losig wear time I think you shoulda start your corrections with a proper moisturizer and then let's get you a great primer.

This may sound counterintuitive , but if you begin your makeup with a dab of oil (it doesn't have to be argan oil, but that's my morning oil of choice) and your present moisturizer I think your skin will experience a moisture boost. A great primer will lock that down and create a barrier between the foundation and the skincare. I could write a long list of wonderful options, but would only be able to say that most of them are only equal to -- not better than Laura Geller's Spackle. My personal favorites are Ethereal and Champagne, but they do have a little sheen, therefore a new user may be more comfortable starting with original clear Spackle.

If you want to stick with IT why don't you consider the new CC Veil for winter. Please buy it form QVC (if you do) so that you can get the brush. It's $40 everywhere, but doesn't come with the brush elsewhere. Other foundations I would suggest for a dry amture face would be Lancome's Teint Idole Ultra 24-Hr. Longwear. It's a liquid, but very creamy and it stays where you put it until you take it off. I have worn this foundation in many climate and physical situations and my face looks as fresh hours later as it did in my bathroom after initial application.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

Chisos — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:31:34 GMT

I recommend SKINN Plasma Fusion Full Coverage. It's a stick foundation. I'm 61 normal/dry skin. I apply with a foundation brush and it wears sheer but covers flaws - evens skin-tone. Does not look make-up heavy or accentuate mature skin issues. This is my favorite foundation. Set it with SKINN Setting Veil.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

JustJazzmom — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:56:40 GMT

Currently using Almay Truly Lasting Color -- its in a pump bottle and I apply it with a foundation brush. It is buildable. I use a primer below it. Lasts all day-- I have normal skin-- not dry or oily.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

QVCkitty1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:01:41 GMT

I'm 66 and I have pretty good skin, but it is dry. I have found as I get older that less is more when it comes to foundation, and I really like BareMinerals Complexion Rescue tinted

hydrating gel cream. It comes in many shades, and it gives just enough coverage . I use a beauty blender sponge to apply it.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

Coco Butter Bean — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:10:03 GMT

You may want to try the new Juice Beauty Serum Foundation -- featured under New Arrivals today. It's made by the company started by Gwyneth Paltrow and doesn't have any nasty ingredients. I ordered from their site about a month ago. For me, it was too dewy but it may be just what you are looking for. I especially wanted to try it because it is one of the few foundations out there NOT containing Dimethicone.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

skittles2 — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 01:13:41 GMT

@Trix wrote:
After being brought kicking into the world of primers, and now using one religiously for the past few years I am a firm believer that a mediocre foundation can be elevated to acceptably ok used with a great primer. For CGR's situation of a foundation losig wear time I think you shoulda start your corrections with a proper moisturizer and then let's get you a great primer.

This may sound counterintuitive , but if you begin your makeup with a dab of oil (it doesn't have to be argan oil, but that's my morning oil of choice) and your present moisturizer I think your skin will experience a moisture boost. A great primer will lock that down and create a barrier between the foundation and the skincare. I could write a long list of wonderful options, but would only be able to say that most of them are only equal to -- not better than Laura Geller's Spackle. My personal favorites are Ethereal and Champagne, but they do have a little sheen, therefore a new user may be more comfortable starting with original clear Spackle.

If you want to stick with IT why don't you consider the new CC Veil for winter. Please buy it form QVC (if you do) so that you can get the brush. It's $40 everywhere, but doesn't come with the brush elsewhere. Other foundations I would suggest for a dry amture face would be Lancome's Teint Idole Ultra 24-Hr. Longwear. It's a liquid, but very creamy and it stays where you put it until you take it off. I have worn this foundation in many climate and physical situations and my face looks as fresh hours later as it did in my bathroom after initial application.

Hi, fabulous info and thank you for an in-depth post!

I'm 58, not a ton of wrinkles, dry- I have an Auto Immune disease that sucks every bit of moisture out of me. I stopped wearing foundation years ago because it made me look worse. Recently I order IT CC, well, my gosh I looked the worse I've EVER looked! IT madelines worse....I couldn't wash IT off fast enough.Tried Tarte Amazonian Clay- still made me look older.

Alas, maybe foundation is out of my life forever.

I do have good skin, texture is pretty good, pores not very big, actually when I went to a very expensive skin care counter where you could walk out with $2000 paid easily on 2-3 products ( not that I intended to do that) -their east coast executive was there- I didn't know who he was, just assumed he was the salesman. he told me I didn't need to buy anything because my skin was very good.I'd like to use a foundation at times, certainly don't want to look drier, or the lines I do have, don't want them to appear deeper or stay after I smile, make experessions.

right now I use,

oil- either Josie's argan or Perricone's chia seed

Perricone's neuropeptide firming creme

and thats about it.

I'd like:

a great moisturizer,

something to help hollowness under the eye,

under eye concealor for darkening without making looking drier or lines appearing deeper

vertical lines above the mouth,

under brow skin lifting

foundation:

product that would keep lines from appearing deeper or visible after expressions, or making skin drier?

I don't need full coverage foundation, actually prefer a light weight or tinted moisturizer or primer, I like a dewey look.

same as above for under eye concealor.

May have to go the Botox/filler route for some areas.

I do get Botox for migraines, which helps migraines a lot. it also helps with forehead lines, but I never had them to begin with.

YIKES! I wrote a lot, sorry.

🐺

Re: Foundation for Over 55

Bibione — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:18:38 GMT

I tried many foundations over the years.My favorite one is Jay Manuel in the tube from HSN.Glad I got 2 when he had a TSV.His brush is great also.It doesn't require any primer.Usually I use spackle for my other foundations.Dalton had a full coverage one in a black tube that is discontinued.Her new one is not as good.Edward Bess has 2 wonderful foundations.I loved Tarte too before the company was sold and many items are made in China now.I got 4 Baked Elements Geller compacts when she had a sale.I use them as finishing powder when I use my less favorite foundations.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

febe1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 23:37:41 GMT

After on-the-hunt for the best foundation ever, I think that Mally's Poreless foundation is the very best for the over 55 mature lady. It is excellent in every way. No matte, no powder look, no sinking into fine lines. It's excellent for skin usually going a little dry. The finish is just perfect. It leaves your skin looking like skin, poreless and just a little dewy. Not oily or shiny, just a hint dewy. I got the medium and it was a perfect match for me.

I'm not crazy about the delivery sponge system. Not b/c of hygienics as I think they all have that problem, but b/c you never know how much you have left, how much you are using. But the end results are all worth it. I doubt there would be many who would not be thrilled with the results of this foundation.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

beauty0125 — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 02:55:57 GMT

It cosmetics cc cream period. Use three pumps for good coverage and your face will be beautiful!!!! Use the bye bye pores or it cosmetics radiance powder.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

emma bunting — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 03:16:01 GMT

Well I have to laugh. Did anyone name the same foundation? lol. I'll add mine to the mix.......Chanel Perfection Lumiere.

Like velvet on the skin.

Re: Foundation for Over 55

DowntonAbbey — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 03:47:46 GMT

I was always in love with Dior Sculpt BUT.................for two years I have been wearing Armani Beauty........Luminous Silk..........it is amazing...........call Nordies or go by and have them give you a sample you will love it. It is so natural and beauitful.