These Powder Foundations Are Expert-Approved for Mature Skin (2025)

This best-selling foundation from Laura Geller “offers color-correcting swirls to even out complexion and a radiant finish,” says Dr. Gohara. In fact, makeup artist Laura Geller herself deemed the product as “perfect for mature skin”—and it’s not hard to see why. Offering a weightless feel, the powder formula is packed with hydrating, skin-nourishing ingredients like centella asiatica, white tea extract, and jojoba seed oil, as well as color-correcting pigments to even out your skin tone.

This foundation is also the first ever beauty product to receive a Seal of Recognition from the National Psoriasis Foundation, and has also been accepted by the National Rosacea Society—making it a great choice for sensitive skin. It’s no wonder that it’s racked up over 25,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. “It is truly light but buildable, stays in place, doesn’t make you look caked or shiny,” raved one reviewer. “It just makes skin look flawless…including my mature skin. No settling in lines or looking dull.”

Looking for an affordable powder foundation that you can easily find at your local drugstore? This pick from L’Oréal Paris has you covered (literally!). At under $15, the Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation boasts a lightweight, breathable formula that not only offers a blurring, matte finish, but is also waterproof, sweatproof, and heatproof. The brand claims it wears for up to 24 hours without transferring or looking cakey on skin.

The popular foundation has over 18,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. “I am in my late 60s with normal to dry skin and let me tell you, I’m already in love with this L'Oréal Infallible Freshwear powder foundation!” one reviewer shared. “The hype is very real with this...I have dry, older skin, and sometimes powder foundations can make my skin look drier and too matte. Not this stuff, but the key for me was to buff it into my pores, which produced the creamiest, loveliest, soft matte glow that totally smoothed out my pores, lines, and nicely covered my dark spots.”

Looking for a good powder foundation with SPF? Dr. Mraz recommends BareMinerals’ Original Loose Powder Foundation, which she notes offers “a luminous finish” and “comes in 30 shades and has lightweight, buildable coverage.” It comes in a fine, loose powder formula (which is less likely to settle into fine lines, according to experts) and also offers mineral-based SPF 15 sun protection against UVA and UVB rays. Plus, the dermatologist-tested formula is noncomedogenic (meaning it won’t clog pores or cause breakouts) as well as talc-free, paraben-free, and hypoallergenic.

Reviewers love the lightweight, non-greasy feel and the buildable coverage of this foundation. “I am a 50-something with combination skin...This covers beautifully—even though I have uneven coloring—and does not settle into fine lines. Love it!” said a Sephora customer.

If you’re looking for a long-wearing foundation, reach for this top-rated pick from Shiseido. The dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic formula “features ActiveForce technology to resist heat and humidity, maintaining a fresh look,” notes Dr. Gohara. The brand says the technology self-refreshes to maintain your flawless, natural finish all day, offering 8-hour shine control and protecting against heat, humidity, oil, and facial movement. With sheer-to-medium, buildable coverage, this foundation is also formulated with wild thyme extract, which provides antioxidant benefits.

“I have aging skin, dark circles, and large pores. The foundation set on my face great without enhancing my problem areas,” one reviewer shared on the Shiseido website. “It covered my pores nicely and helped conceal my dark circles...I wore it all day and didn’t have any issues with it fading or become patchy.”

“This powder is made for those with texture, so it helps even the look of skin in an even swipe,” says Thompson. “While the formula dries to a matte finish, it can be paired with a more radiant concealer to help balance the complexion.” The balm-to-powder formula is powered by upsalite, a Swedish super ingredient that balances and absorbs sweat and oil throughout the day, as well as moisturizing hyaluronic acid and olive-derived squalane, which also helps balance oil production and reduces visible signs of aging.

“Great on mature skin...The formula is insane on this to me. It goes from a balm and sits like a powder, it has some great blurring effect to it as well,” wrote one Sephora shopper. “I am in my 40s and have dry skin and had zero issues using this. It did not crease anywhere and it blurred beautifully.”

This loose powder foundation from Jane Iredale is “made from micronized minerals and is very lightweight so it will sit at the skin’s surface,” notes Dr. Mraz. “It’s available in a wide range of shades and delivers calming, soothing, and protective benefits, including SPF.” In addition to SPF 20/15 broad spectrum protection, the formula contains algae extract, which hydrates and soothes skin, as well as pomegranate extract, which helps minimize UV damage.

Reviewers especially love the lightweight, silky feel of this foundation. “I’ve used other brands of loose mineral powder make up before, but this is by far the best one. My postmenopausal skin is a little dryer and this powder does not feel as cakey and rough as the other ones did—it’s lightweight and silky,” one shopper said. “It doesn’t settle into my laugh lines, softens into a creamy look, and even fills the lines a little bit. When you layer it, it doesn’t look overdone, either.’

Dr. Gohara recommends this Chanel powder foundation for mature skin, noting that it “provides a natural, luminous finish with buildable coverage.” Although it’s meant to provide a long-lasting matte finish, the velvety, weightless formula also contains a light-diffusing complex that gives skin a natural luminosity—not to mention, hydrating squalane to help moisturize skin. Plus, this foundation comes in a handy refillable compact with a mirror and a double-sided applicator, which comes with a velvety side for a sheer finish and a spongy side for more intense coverage.

Reviewers say this Chanel pick is worth the splurge. “It is hands down the BEST makeup I’ve ever put on my 40+ year old face and I’ve tried all the high end makeups,” one customer wrote. “This powder foundation is great! It’s such a beautiful natural coverage and makes my face look flawless but not like I have a bunch of makeup on. It is so silky and stays on ALL DAY LONG.”

Fenty Beauty’s Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Powder Foundation comes in an inclusive range of shades from light to deep to match anyone’s skin tone—50 different options, to be exact. The buildable, light-to-full-coverage formula resists sweat, humidity, and crease for long-lasting wear, and can be layered for a smooth, blurred finish without caking or settling into wrinkles.

“I prefer powder foundation although I am past 65 with dry skin, and this is ideal for mature skin. It has a subtle glow and does not settle into fine lines,” wrote one Sephora customer. “It is very finely milled and provides everything one expects from a high luxury brand!”

Thompson recommends this pick from PÜR Beauty, which boasts four-in-one benefits as a foundation, concealer, powder, and SPF. “I love anytime complexion products sneak in SPF and this formula provides great buildable coverage with added sun protection,” she says. In addition to SPF 15 broad spectrum protection, the formula contains naturally brightening waltheria extract, soothing shea butter, vitamin E, and the brand’s exclusive Ceretin Complex—a blend of super-hydrating ceramides, gentle retinol, and lactic acid to help improve skin tone and texture while improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

“Love, love, love this foundation. 62 years old and this is the first foundation I have found that doesn’t look/feel like foundation,” said one Amazon user. “It is lightweight and blends beautifully into my skin....I think it is actually improving my skin too! It looks clearer when I am not wearing any makeup. This doesn’t settle into fine lines/wrinkles. I can’t say enough good things about it!”

✔️ Look for hydrating ingredients. “If you prefer the ease and simplicity of a powder foundation, the key is to look for formulas with hydrating ingredients,” says Thompson. “Niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and green tea are a few of my favorites to incorporate into powder formulas because they keep things looking fresh all day [with their] hydrating qualities. Steer clear from any formula types that are matte or oil-control, which may exaggerate texture.” Dr. Gohara also recommends looking for hyaluronic acid or squalane, and avoiding talc-heavy formulas as they can be drying.

✔️ Choose powders with a fine texture. “Some powder foundations may settle into fine lines or emphasize dryness,” warns Dr. Gohara. “Opting for finely milled powders with hydrating ingredients can mitigate these concerns...Finely milled powders are less likely to settle into fine lines.” Dr. Mraz agrees, recommending powder foundations with a “super fine texture” to help “prevent dryness, flakiness, and settling into fine lines and wrinkles.”

✔️ Opt for a luminous finish. “A luminous or satin finish is preferable over matte [for mature skin], as it imparts a youthful glow,” says Dr. Gohara. On the other hand, matte finishes “are ideal for oily skin, and anyone looking for a shine-free finish,” notes Dr. Mraz. If you’re using a powder foundation with a matte finish, Thompson recommends pairing it with a more radiant concealer to help balance the complexion.

✔️ Go for buildable coverage. Experts recommend opting for foundations that lets you to easily build coverage from sheer to full according to your preference and needs. This can “allow flexibility without caking [into skin],” explains Dr. Gohara. Plus, it also enables you to strategically target specific areas of your face that may need more coverage, notes Dr. Mraz.

When it comes to foundation types, experts agree that liquid foundations generally tend to be best for mature skin. “They offer moisture, blend seamlessly, and provide buildable coverage without settling into fine lines. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid can enhance hydration and plump the skin,” says Dr. Gohara.

Powder foundations, on the other hand, may be generally less ideal for mature skin—which is more prone to dryness—due to “a powder’s ability to mattify the skin and absorb surface oil,” explains Dr. Mraz. “Powder foundation on dry skin can exacerbate dryness and settle into fine lines and wrinkles.”

Still, a good powder foundation with the right formulation can be suitable and beneficial for mature skin, says Dr. Gohara. “They offer a lightweight feel and can provide a natural finish, which is beneficial for aging skin,” she notes. Not to mention, powder foundations also allow for easily customizable, buildable coverage. “They can be applied strategically to illuminate, highlight, and brighten specific areas of the face vs. a full application of a liquid foundation, for example,” says Dr. Mraz.

For a good powder foundation that won’t dry out mature skin or settle into fine lines and wrinkles, opt for formulas with hydrating ingredients and a super fine texture. Experts also recommend making sure that skin is well-moisturized—such as with a hydrating moisturizer—before applying a powder foundation.

“When it comes to foundation results, skin prep is key! I always recommend a great moisturizer to start,” says Thompson. “The moisturizer beforehand will help reduce the look of texture due to skin dryness.” Dr. Mraz also advises layering on other skincare such as antioxidant and hyaluronic acid serums, as well as a mineral SPF of 30+, and allowing these to sink in before applying a powder foundation.

When applying, experts recommend using a makeup brush for light, even application. “Powders apply best with a fluffy brush, and I recommend starting light and applying in thin layers until you achieve your desired coverage,” notes Thompson. “The coverage is buildable so you can always revisit areas that you want to layer on such as around the nose, or on a specific imperfection,” adds Dr. Mraz.