choose?
While coverage is key, SPF and light-infusing pigments will protect and brighten dull complexions, and
anti-ageing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin C will keep on giving long after you take off
your foundation. Win, win!
Here, we’ve done the hard work for you, trying, testing and slathering to reveal a round-up of the best
foundations for mature skin that suit all skin types, tones and budgets. Read on to find your perfect match.
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IT Cosmetics your skin but better CC+ illumination SPF 50: £31, IT Cosmetics
Developed by plastic surgeons and loved by celebrities and make-up artists alike, this multi-tasking hero is
possibly everything your skin needs in one. It minimises fine lines, pores and dark circles, hydrates,
camouflages imperfections while leaving a subtle shimmer on skin. And unlike most other bases, it has a
high SPF which means you can skip on the suncream too. Expect a beautiful, air-brushed finish.
Perricone no make-up broad spectrum foundation, SPF 20: £45, Look Fantastic
We love the luminous and dewy look this gives. Despite its sheer coverage, the foundation masks tired and
lifeless skin instantly. Daisy flower extract boosts hydration and neuropeptides nourish skin over time;
though this doesn’t come cheap the youthful glow makes it well worth it’s hefty price tag.