Foundation Recommendations for 50+??
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:00 pm

I am in dire need of a good foundation with a big list of needs. I need one that deflects light from aging skin and wrinkles. I need one that does not leave a cakey look and feel. I need one that smooths out the texture of skin and leaves a radiant look without that greasy shine. I need one that is not too light and not too heavy. Lots of needs. Am I asking for too much? H-e-l-p. I have read many posts on this forum and know there are some very knowledgeable people here. This is a challenge, I know. And, I know most of you are much younger than the 50+ crowd, but hey, we are a very big demographic.

free skin care · Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:01 pm

Welcome to the forum, llee35! Lots of us here are in the 50 plus age range, in fact if you search you'll find a monster thread of skincare advice for 50+.

But as to your question: I have reluctantly given up on mineral powder foundations because they do tend to emphasize fine lines. Of those I tried, I liked Jane Iredale and Laura Mercier the best. But I've now returned to liquid foundation again. I agree with the advice already given that a light hand is best for mature skin. I use Chanel Vitalumiere, which is medium to light coverage and gives me a nice glow without shininess.

I use a foundation brush to apply, but I favor a skunk brush (one like the MAC 187, though I find that MAC brushes shed too much for me). I put a pea sized drop of foundation on the back of my hand, swirl the brush head in it, then stipple lightly over my cheeks and nose first for highest coverage, then over my forehead and chin area for lesser coverage. Then, using swirling strokes of the brush, I buff the stippled foundation in. It leaves an even but very light application, and if I want more coverage, I go over the areas again.

free skin care · Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:00 am

tessera & suzanne - Sorry to hear that Saks are no longer stocking it. Here in the UK, SK-II is now available exclusively in Harrods, which is very annoying - although they offer mail-order. I wish companies wouldn't do this exclusivity thing. Makes it much more difficult for people to try things.

I'm afraid I would absolutely recommend colour-matching in person. What you could do, though, is to find a reputable stockist who will provide a mail-order service to you, and explain to the SA which foundations you already use. Hopefully, they will then have a good idea as to what might suit you best.

This is probably no help at all, but my skin is very pale, with a hint of red undertones (Celtic skintone) and I wear BP-4. It's a perfect match for me and looks completely natural - can't tell it apart from my own skin colour! Perhaps that might be the right colour for you, too, suzanne?

tessera, I'm not sure which would be the best for you, given your yellow undertone. I think OP-3 is more golden, but would it be too dark, perhaps?

As for bonding to skin moisture, SK-II is unusual in that is applied AFTER face powder. Weird, eh! So I don't see any reason at all why it couldn't be applied over mineral foundation. Powder sits on your skin but doesn't suck all the moisture out and dry it up, so the skin is still moist underneath - if that makes sense. I always wear powder under mine and it works perfectly.

Any more questions I can help you with, just ask! Very Happy

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