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Foundation for Mature Skin:

A Step-by-Step Guide

Foundation for mature skin: a step-by-step guide

How to choose the best foundations for mature skin

Mature skin often requires custom products to target signs of ageing such as dark spots, wrinkles and uneven tones and textures. Our simple guide to the best foundations for mature skin highlights some of our top products for those looking for liquids, sticks, concealers and more.

Foundation for mature skin: a step-by-step guide

Step 1: Prepare and hydrate the skin

Before you even begin applying foundation, make sure you’re starting with the best possible base by perfecting your skincare routine. Our new Genifique Ultimate Dual Repair Augmented Serum is made to strengthen the skin barrier to defend against harsh and drying elements.

Step 2: Moisturise the skin

Top up on hydration with our 24H Hydrating Primer Serum. This lightweight primer leaves your skin feeling smooth and soft with hydration that lasts for up to 24 hours.

Step 3: Choose a foundation specifically designed for mature skin

When picking your age-defying foundation, look for products specifically designed for mature skin. Our Teint Idole Ultra Wear Nude Foundation provides light coverage that still lets your skin breathe.

Step 4: Apply a high coverage concealer

Complement your lightweight foundation with a high-coverage concealer. Our Teint Idole All Over Concealer is incredibly buildable and blendable, and provides up to 24H of hydration.

Step 5: Set the complexion with translucent powder

Once you’ve perfected your coverage, make sure it sticks with translucent powder. Our Long Time No Shine setting powder helps control shine and protect your foundation all day long.

Step 6: Add a touch of blusher for a pop of colour

Adding some blusher to your makeup routine can help bring a little colour to your look and create youthful, rosy cheeks.

Step 7: Define the eyes

Don’t forget to draw out your eyes with an eyeliner and mascara combo. Our Crayon Kohl comes in a highly pigmented shade, while our Hypnôse Mascara offers volume control.

Step 8: Complete the look with Le Lip Liner

For a finishing touch, create plump, defined lips with a lip liner and complementary gloss – like our Lip Idôle Lip Liner and our Lip Idôle Squalane-12 Butterglow Lip Balm in your pick of creamy or sheer finishes.

Step 9: Set with setting spray

Don’t forget to finish off with a setting spray to make sure your make-up lasts. Our Fix It Forget It Setting Spray is non-sticky and doesn’t settle into fine lines or wrinkles.

Let your mature skin glow

When it comes to age-defying make-up, it’s all about embracing a new phase of your skin while finding products that make you feel like you. Discover our full range of age-perfect foundations to find the styles that suit you. .