Best Foundations for Mature Skin 2024

This foundation packs a punch when it comes to the list of ingredients. We’re talking Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, Glycerin, Niacinamide and Vitamin C. Literally, this foundation delivers all the nutrients it needs that reduces large pores, minimises redness and improves skin tone while the highly pigmented, non-cakey finish leaves skin looking radiant and dewy. Plus, it’s an all-mineral SPF50 to give you solid sunscreen protection with every wear.

Tried and tested: “Love this product, been using it for a few years now. Maximum coverage, quick applications, and protects against the sun. What more could you want in a product!” - Victoria, Customer Review

Let your best skin shine through naturally with this unique tinted moisturiser. The gel-like formula glides on like silk and combines olive-derived Squalane to lock in moisture, Coconut Alkanes to even out the skin tone, and Propanediol which helps these ingredients to absorb better. Ideal for no-makeup makeup days when you want a sheer finish and easily buildable for occasions when you need full coverage. Try it once and watch the compliments roll in.

Tried and tested: “Bareminerals complexion rescue is the only foundation that works for me. As someone with sensitive skin, I’ve struggled for years to find alternatives and come back time and time ago to complexion rescue. Perfect consistency, stays in place suits my skin tone perfectly. SPF protection and no irritation. Perfect.” - Simon, Customer Review

A matte foundation, but not as you know it. Estée Lauder's 'life-proof' base stands up to everything - it's sweat-, humidity- and water-resistant. Blurring and reducing the look of pores, it grants a photo-ready finish without feeling super heavy on skin, and that's no easy feat. With a light to medium coverage, it'll seamlessly conceal dark spots and pigmentation.

Tried and tested: “I have used double wear for 20 years and over the years I have had many people comment on my skin, it's all down to double wear it glides on, lasts all day, even in the hot summer it lasts.” - Customer Review

When mature skin tends to lose its natural radiance, enter Clinique's Glow Light Reflecing Foundation that helps you to achieve a gorgeous glow-up. With added Vitamin C in the mix, bare skin will have a lit-from-within luminosity with continued wear. This one looks great, even when applied with your fingertips - simply apply a little to the centre of your face and blend out for a natural-looking finish.

Tried and tested: “I have combination, oily skin and was looking for something not too high coverage but that deals with my pigmentation issues. This fits the bill - looks glowy and skin-like enough that I don't obviously look like I'm wearing make up, but covers my hyperpigmentation and dull patches. Overall, a life saver.” - The Mininimg, Customer Review

Makeup infused with skincare benefits is always our go-to. Delivering a second-skin effect, Sephora Collection’s Best Skin Ever Glow Foundation is one product that we keep (and keep) going back to. Its formula of Hyaluronic Acid and Red Algae Extract hydrates skin for up to 12 hours, while Brown Algae Extract provides an anti-pollution protective shield. Clinically shown to reduce signs of stress and fatigue, over time, this long-wearing, natural-finish will make your skin that much smoother, even, and more radiant.

Tried and tested: "I have used this product for months and it’s safe to say I’m never going back to my old foundation! This foundation leaves my skin feeling hydrated and looking skin-like and dewy! Medium coverage but is easily buildable. Truly lives up to the title of “Best Skin Ever” as it makes your skin look flawless!" - Ashleigh, Customer Review