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 /  11 October 2018  

#  The Best Foundations To Use At Every Age  


Celebrated a milestone birthday, but still using the same old base? As skin tone and texture changes during each decade, it could be time to update your foundation. From oil-controlling formulas to tackle adult acne in your 20s to sheer serum-foundation hybrids to suit skin 50+, these are the ones we rate...  


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## **In Your 20s**

Whilst 20-somethings may be blessed with skin smooth enough to pull off thick and heavy foundations, it's counterproductive to cover up too much (the mask-like effect isn't a good look on anyone). If you're struggling with breakouts, choose a full- or medium-coverage base with a buildable matte formula, applying a light layer all-over and tapping extra over blemishes. Hourglass' innovative Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation is a godsend for oily skin, thanks to its liquid-to-powder technology; Party girls will love YSL's All-Hours, which boasts a transfer-resistant velvet-matte finish that really does stay put all night; and Estée Lauder's latest addition to the Double Wear range – the Nude Cushion Stick – is ideal for those always on-the-go, thanks to its handy sponge applicator.

 

 

 

 ![All Hours Foundation from Yves Saint Laurent](https://media.sheerluxe.com/7BWOBwsS8-XjPOkKnop_EDUVFpg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2F1yves-saint-laurent-all-hours-foundation.jpg?itok=Yjidz3up)

 

 

 

[#### All Hours Foundation](https://track.webgains.com/click.html?wgcampaignid=22086&wgprogramid=347&wgtarget=https%3A//www.feelunique.com/p/Yves-Saint-Laurent-All-Hours-Foundation-25ml)

##### Yves Saint Laurent, 



from £31.80

 

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 ![Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup from Estee Lauder](https://media.sheerluxe.com/nu1MiO54-HgoVNqJo4_Wg-US3_Y=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2F2double-wear-nude.jpg?itok=Al7bqC3E)

 

 

 

[#### Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup](https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/643/42415/product-catalog/makeup/face/foundations/double-wear-nude/cushion-stick-radiant-makeup#/shade/1N2-Ecru)

##### Estee Lauder, 



£30

 

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 ![Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation from Hourglass](https://media.sheerluxe.com/xEeEkjysMNsRPRDQa8K-9oX_Gao=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2F3immaculate-liquid-powder-foundation.jpg?itok=G0rtkkq6)

 

 

 

[#### Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A//www.cultbeauty.co.uk/hourglass-immaculate-liquid-powder-foundation.html)

##### Hourglass, 



£51

 

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## **In Your 30s**

As [MAC](https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/) Senior Artist, Rebecca Butterworth, explains, "As you age, start paying more attention to the texture of your base. Be wary of full-coverage foundations, which can weigh down the skin and look ageing." She advises opting for formulas with added smoothing, hydrating and blurring ingredients – for full-coverage that still looks like skin, you can't beat Bare Minerals' award-winning BarePro Performance Wear, whilst Laura Mericer's Candleglow is packed with micro-fine mica, lending a soft-focus effect to skin. Butterworth also swears by BB and CC creams, our favourite of which is the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination, which boasts full-coverage (yes, in a CC cream), SPF50, a cocktail of anti-ageing ingredients and brightening colour-correcting technology.

 

 

 

 ![BarePro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation SPF 20 from Bare Minerals](https://media.sheerluxe.com/M-ehyRjHUxcVqLOCNlmn81LADTY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2F1bareprotm-performance-wear-liquid-foundation-spf.jpg?itok=W9AVIbjg)

 

 

 

[#### BarePro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation SPF 20](https://www.bareminerals.co.uk/makeup/face/foundation/barepro-performance-wear-liquid-foundation-spf-20/UKmasterBPliquid.html)

##### Bare Minerals, 



£29

 

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 ![Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination Cream SPF 50+ from It Cosmetics](https://media.sheerluxe.com/00Md81pKptwd-zSSO5on7iM8QVI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2F2your-skin-bettertm-cc-illuminationtm-spf-50.jpg?itok=XEcJDDYa)

 

 

 

[#### Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination Cream SPF 50+](https://www.itcosmetics.co.uk/face/foundation/your-skin-but-better-cc-illumination-spf-50/817919015618.html)

##### It Cosmetics, 



£30

 

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 ![Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation from Laura Mercier](https://media.sheerluxe.com/51HXhA9yhotFsmTuMidUxBhJINg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2F3candleglow-soft-luminous-foundation.jpg?itok=jtR2moI6)

 

 

 

[#### Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A//www.cultbeauty.co.uk/laura-mercier-candleglow-soft-luminous-foundation.html)

##### Laura Mercier, 



£35

 

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## **In Your 40s**

Once we hit 40, our collagen levels begin to drop at a much faster rate, so look for foundations with ingredients that encourage cell turnover and help promote elasticity, to combat any loss of firmness (ensuring your skin is hydrated and primed before applying your base is also key for flawless, long-lasting make-up). By Terry's Terrybly Densiliss both gives an smooth, airbrushed finish and boosts skin's collagen production over time, whilst Dior's Capture Totale Serum evens skin tone instantly with a satiny veil of colour, and reduces the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles in the long run. Contending with drier skin in your 40s? Try Clarins' recently-launched Skin Illusion – packed with hydrating-yet-non-greasy oils, all you need is a few drops for a natural, radiant glow.

 

 

 

 ![Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation from Clarins](https://media.sheerluxe.com/zLRtrl7so3iX2mpYgz62JgDCdDY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2F1natural-hydrating-foundation.jpg?itok=_mzDTn_D)

 

 

 

[#### Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.boots.com/clarins-skin-illusion-foundation-10254894)

##### Clarins, 



£30 

 

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[#### Terrybly Densiliss Foundation](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36362&murl=https%3A//www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/makeup/complexion/foundation/terrybly-densiliss-foundation-MUS300024159.html)

##### By Terry, 



£78.50

 

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 ![Capture Totale Serum Foundation from Dior](https://media.sheerluxe.com/w1szmKPUuEGHkJg8PH2zoHX94tU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2F3dior-capture-totale-serum-foundation.jpg?itok=4YMLozy6)

 

 

 

[#### Capture Totale Serum Foundation](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.johnlewis.com/dior-capture-totale-serum-foundation/p985216)

##### Dior, 



£58.50

 

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## **In Your 50s+**

As [Lancôme](https://www.lancome.co.uk/) Head Make-Up Artist, Shehla Shaikh, explains, “Key considerations when choosing foundation for mature skin are texture and light, as anything too matte and full-coverage will give a flattening effect and age the skin. It’s vital to use light-reflecting products with a dewy, fresh finish.” Turn to new-gen tinted moisturisers – Chanel's Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow has one of finest textures on the market, plus SPF30, radiance-boosting mineral pigments and hydrating hyaluronic acid; whilst Giorgio Armani's Crema Nuda Tinted Cream colour-corrects, blurs imperfections and subtly highlights features. Or if you're after a bit more coverage (and extra anti-ageing benefits), La Prairie's cutting-edge Skin Caviar Essence-in-Foundation gives lightweight, seamless coverage alongside a dose of the brand's cult Caviar Water.

 

 

 

 ![Sheer Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 from Chanel](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Lgbw1QAqr_qpXD7ar197U3aBw3Q=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2Fsheer-healthy-glow-tinted-moisturizer.jpg?itok=UYok1sLq)

 

 

 

[#### Sheer Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=39654&murl=https%3A//www.harveynichols.com/brand/chanel/684549-les-beiges-sheer-healthy-glow-tinted-moisturizer-spf-30-pa/p3128579/)

##### Chanel, 



£37

 

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 ![Skin Caviar Essence In Foundation from La Prairie](https://media.sheerluxe.com/-W3tpk7EZNzTH-GEicb3GborZNI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2Fskin-caviar-essence-foundation.jpg?itok=5GtnZYYv)

 

 

 

[#### Skin Caviar Essence In Foundation](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36666&murl=https%3A//www.harrods.com/en-gb/la-prairie/skin-caviar-essence-in-foundation-p000000000006022706)

##### La Prairie, 



£148

 

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 ![Crema Nuda Supreme Glow Reviving Tinted Moisturising Cream from Giorgio Armani](https://media.sheerluxe.com/IRKSqfXeeOVtnDH13MvtgW5rX7o=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F10%2Fsupreme-glow-reviving-tinted-moisturising-cream.jpg?itok=zolTZMK7)

 

 

 

[#### Crema Nuda Supreme Glow Reviving Tinted Moisturising Cream](https://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/makeup/face/foundation/liquid-foundation/crema-nuda-tinted-cream/AP20019.html)

##### Giorgio Armani, 



£150

 

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