Beauty

[CGR]

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!!!!

[hoosieroriginal]

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. 

[Winkk]

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.

[151949]

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.

[151949]

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

[PINKdogWOOD]

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.

[gonnab]

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. 

[jackthebear]

try L'oreal Visible life serum Absolute

Rimmel Lasting Finish with comfort serum

these are both inexpensive  and you can play and try them

[Trudey]

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.

[Trix]

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.