Beauty

[Katcat1]

Can a woman past 60 use a powder foundation?  Quite a few women on this board love Laura Geller's Balance & Brighten which is a powder foundation.  I am wondering if a powder foundation looks cakey on elderly women (me)?  Just curious.

[ALRATIBA]

I use an Avon Cream-to-Powder foundation .... no caking.  Looks very natural - matte finish.

[suzyQ3]

Funny you should post this. I normally use a stick foundation but wanted something easier for summer.

I used to use both LG's Balance & Brighten and her Bronze & Brighten. Since I needed a bronzer and use to like hers, I bought the set of both (full-size) for I think it was $33 at Dermstore. Great deal.

I am liking both again.

[Mistic]

@Katcat1

Hey ~I still use Laura Geller at 62.  I just use plenty of moisturizer first, let it dry down, and use a light hand with the B&B.  I also use her Blush.  I don't use Laura's brushes to apply.  I use the biggest IT brush, and don't do tons of swirling like Laura does on TV.  HTH

[Coquille]

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@Katcat1 wrote:

Can a woman past 60 use a powder foundation?  Quite a few women on this board love Laura Geller's Balance & Brighten which is a powder foundation.  I am wondering if a powder foundation looks cakey on elderly women (me)?  Just curious.

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@Katcat1 I'm in your shoes and usually powder foundations are a nightmare for me. I have normal skin with some dry spots.  I have tried many and the only one that has worked for me is the Smashbox Halo. I also use the It Cosmetics Vitality Glow Anti Aging Matte Bronzer. It's not a foundation but it warms up my face (I'm on the light to med side) and I aIso use a touch of an Illuminator on cheekbones or I mix a liquid Illuminator with my moisturizer. I like to look somewhat natural and not cakey. I can't stand looking cakey. This is what works for me. Sometimes, I wear my liquid foundation but the last 6-9 months, I've been using just the powder. My husband likes the powder better also. 

[VenturaHighway]

@Katcat1I love and have used for years "Jane Iredale's" powder foundation. It is perfect for this old skin

[brandiwine]

I'm 64 and still use Bare Minerals original formula with no problems.  I found less is best.  A regular size container lasts me for about a year.  For my skin tone, they have a perfect match.

[ItsME]

 @Katcat1  I tried Balance & Brighten several years ago.  LOVED the look, but I was allergic to it.  If I wasn't (and most people have no problems with it), I'd probably still be using it.  I've used It Celebration Foundation for a few years, and don't have a problem with it being a powder.  That said, I live in a very humid climate.  I'll be moving to a drier climate soon, and anticipate that I might need to switch to a liquid.  

Best advice... give it a try!  

ETA ... .64 and NOT elderly!  LOL

[laurelei]

I am 62 and when I use a powder foundation, it is the Tarte Amazonian clay loose powder foundation, the original one.  Every time I wear this, I get compliments on my skin.  It is a natural finish and doesn't look cakey, even if you build to full coverage.  I have four foundations in my rotation and use them depending on my skin that day and also the temperature and humidity.  The Tarte powder holds up well, especially if I use a primer.

[Katcat1]

@ALRATIBA  Thanks for the suggested.  Before I go spending $$ of money, I purchased the Avon to try out and see how much I like it.  The shade I wanted was out at Avon so I purchased on EBay.  Thanks again.