While our makeup artists agree the best foundations for mature skin should be more luminous and dewy rather than matte, you don't want to verge shimmery, and certain complementary products (such as bronzer) should always be matte.
Generally speaking, mature skin can be drier and may lack that natural radiance. Therefore, I find a fresh, dewy finish provides my skin with more hydration.
✔️ Dewy foundations are better than matte. Thicker, matte finish bases are usually made to provide fuller coverage, which means they're packed with pigment that can eventually get cakey. "These will likely settle into fine lines and wrinkles, causing them to look more pronounced," Whelan says.
Mature skin needs to be taken care of in more targeted ways than younger skin. Ageing causes the skin to change in more than one way. There are fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity and changes in texture. But these can be dealt with and mature skin too can look supple, dewy and beautiful.
While coverage level is a matter of personal preference, those with mature skin will want to blur texture and blend discoloration with a formula that doesn't settle into fine lines or dry patches—meaning it's best to avoid matte makeup, as it's more prone to creasing.
A dewy foundation contains ingredients that help the skin look hydrated, glowing, and at times add more sheen to the skin for a natural glow. Certain kinds of oils and humectants are found in dewy foundation formulas to help reflect light and create younger-looking skin.
Whether you have dry or oily skin, this sheer to full coverage dewy foundation can be your go-to for that soft, glowy finish you desire.
Matte foundation usually provides full coverage, ideal for those who need to cover something specifically on the face. Meanwhile, dewy foundations are generally created with natural oils and humectants that will make the final result on the face look well moisturized, glowy, and reflect light.
A dewy finish has a radiant, luminous look that gives the appearance of a healthy, glowing complexion. This finish is achieved by using products that contain light-reflecting particles and have a more hydrating formula. On the other hand, a matte finish has a flatter, shine-free appearance.
Since our skin naturally becomes increasingly dry and dehydrated as we get older, a powder foundation only makes things worse. It settles into all of your fine lines, and the matte texture finish instantly ages you. Avoid, avoid, avoid!
The pandemic changed the way many consumers view makeup. Consumers started to favor easy makeup routines with little to no effort. This prompted the “No Makeup Makeup” trend. “Dewy Skin” has benefited from this as many consumers are using the dewy skin skincare routine to achieve the “No Makeup Makeup” look.
Makeup artist Helena Olivares advises swapping vampy plum or brown tones for more neutral shades, as they can look a bit harsh on aging skin. Neutral tones and subtle pinks, she explains, can help you achieve a more youthful appearance, as they instantly give the skin a brighter and cleaner look.
Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick
Westman Atelier's Vital Skin Foundation Stick is ideally suited for mature skin. This 2022 Best of Beauty winner is loaded with skin-nourishing ingredients like squalane for moisture and phytosphingosine for soothing and calming the skin.
Neutrals and Pinks
Neutral and pink colored eye shadows also make you look younger. Neutrals will also complement your everyday look without making you feel that you have over done your makeup, whether you are in the office or college.
Having dewy skin makes your skin look healthy and radiant, without giving the impression of being oily. In the last few years, there have been countless beauty trends, most of which include Korean beauty trends that culminate in dewy skin. Examples include glass skin, honey skin and glazed donut skin.
“Highlighter creams and balms are a must for the dewy skin look. I love adding these to the high points of the face, bridge of the nose, the cupid's bow, and sometimes even on the eyelids and lips to add sheen and dewiness to these areas,” Sesnek says.
Who should avoid a matte finish? Dry skin and mature skin with wrinkles may want to steer clear of matte finish foundations, as the formula will cling to, and accentuate problem areas. Also, if full coverage isn't for you, matte finish foundations may feel too heavy.
Opt for a lighter eyeshadow rather than a dark, smoky shade on your eyelids and around the eyes, like Jenna Dewan Tatum. "Highlighting the corners makes eyes look brighter and fresh," says Ahnert. "Use a light color shadow in matte or shimmer to inner corner, lower lash line in outer corner, and the inner lid."
Many people believe the misconception that applying foundation in lighter shades is the smartest move to make for hiding dark circles and wrinkles under your eyes. In reality, wearing a foundation that's too light leaves you looking ghostly and sick. Let's face it: Our skin naturally looks duller as we age.