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It’s time for youand your foundationto stop settling.
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Still, factors like genetics and sun exposure can accelerate the process.
Fortunately, products likefoundationscan help address these concerns.
Michele Green, M.D., advises looking for foundations with active ingredients likeantioxidantsand moisturizers.
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These can stimulate collagen production, reducefine lines and wrinkles, and lighten discoloration.
So, which ones are best?
Plus, its infused with a plethora of skincare ingredients, including hydratinghyaluronic acidandsqualane,and radiance-boosting caffeineandniacinamide.
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Our tester loved the look and feel of this foundation.
One pump was enough to provide ample coverage without any heaviness or caking.
Its also easy to blend andbuild, which makes it great for concealing dark spots andredness.
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It will keep your complexion sheen-free without overly drying and wont budge with sweat or humidity.
It blended seamlessly, covered effectively, and stayed matte and fresh all day.
Chrissy, tester:I absolutely love this foundation and love getting compliments on it."
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Its buildable formula provides flawless, crease-resistant coverage with serious staying power.
She also loved how well it lasted, saying it still looked fresh at the end of the night.
Thefoundation stickaids targeted app to conceal redness and hyperpigmentation, and it blends easily with help from abrush.
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The addition of squalane provides much-needed moisture for mature skin, andcamellia seed oilhelps protect against environmental pollutants.
She also liked the stick design, which was easy to travel with.
Its weightless and wont settle into lines and wrinkles while also providing buildable coverage with a natural skin look.
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We also love that it includes hyaluronic acid for hydration andceramidesto supportskin barrierfunction.
It blended seamlessly into her skin, making wrinkles appear smoother.
Her only complaint was that the formula dried fast, making it tricky to blend.
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We recommend working in small sections of the face to achieve the most seamless finish.
We then recruited testers across skin types and skin tones who identified as having mature skin.
We tested the foundations in our lab, measuring our skin’s hydration levels and oiliness.
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“This is what causes creasing and settling.”
Patinkin suggests avoiding foundations with mineral-based formulas if you have mature skin.
Esme Benjaminis a writer, editor, and podcaster based in New York.
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She began writing and editing for Byrdie in 2023.
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