In this post, we will talk about the best cream foundations for mature skin.

All of these foundations are safe for mature skin including dry and sensitive skin.

This is a cream foundation from Laura Geller that should be suitable for mature skin.

Pros:

• It is creamy and non-drying.

• It is formulated with vitamin E and evening primrose oil for all-day moisture, and algae extract for protection from age spots and sun damage.

• It is free from phthalates, mineral oil, talc, parabens, sulfates, and gluten.

• It contains shades of porcelain, light, medium, olive, and deep skin tones.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

DIMETHICONE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIBEHENIN, HYDROGENATED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, SILICA SILYLATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PHAEODACTYLUM TRICORNUTUM EXTRACT. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOZIDE (CI 77891).

RCMA Cream Foundation is a highly pigmented, blendable cream that can be used to conceal, highlight, and contour.

Pros:

• It is fragrance-free, lanolin-free, petrolatum-free, mineral oil-free, and lasts long.

• There is no caking or separating.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Isopropyl Myristate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Copernicia Cerfera (Carnauba) Wax, Ozokerite, Talc, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, BHT, Propyl Paraben, May Contain(s):Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Blue 1 Lake CI 42090, Iron Oxide (CI 77491, 77492, CI 77499, CI 77489), Mica CI 77019, Red 28 Lake CI 45410. Red 6 CI 15850, Red 7 Lake CI 15850, Yellow 5 CI 19140, Yellow 6 CI 15985, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Alumina, Tin Oxide, Red 30 Lake CI 73360, Red 34 CI 15880, Red 40 CI 16035, Red 21 CI 45380, Manganese Violet, Black 2 CI 77266, Chromium Hydroxide Green CI 77289, Chromium Oxide Green CI 77288, Ferric Ferrocyanide CI 77510, Zinc Oxide CI 77947.

This is another cream foundation that should be suitable for mature skin.

Pros:

• It is lightweight and provides full coverage with the help of a high concentration of super-fine pigments.

• It gives a matte finish.

• It provides excellent coverage without drying the delicate skin beneath.

• It contains no silicones or fragrances. The formula is soft and gentle enough for the most sensitive skin. Many people with sensitive skin swear by this foundation because it is the only one that won’t cause breakouts or other irritations.

• It has a range of colors that cater to both the darkest and lightest skin tones, as well as everything in between.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyl Palmitate(Ethylhexyl Palmitate), Copernicia Cerifera(Carnauba)Wax, Petrolatum, Lanolin Oil, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Talc, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492), Ultramarines (CI 77007).

This is a cream foundation along with a finishing powder that helps minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections.

Pros:

• It has a flexible polymer blend, soft-focus blurring powders, transparent pigments, and glow-enhancing emollients that help minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections and impart a fresh, dewy, skin-like luminosity.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Phenyl Trimethicone, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Nylon-12, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Polyricinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isostearic Acid. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR (+/-) : CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).

This is more like a balm than a cream foundation but is perfect for mature skin.

Pros:

• It provides a natural finish.

• It instantly covers everything from blemishes to discoloration.

• It is infused with sodium hyaluronate and apple extract to help nourish and hydrate skin.

• It is non-comedogenic.

Cons:

• Does contain alcohol.

What ingredients does it contain?

Triethylhexanoin, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Dimethicone, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Apple Fruit Extract, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysilicone-11, Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Safflower Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Pca, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Pca, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Silanetriol, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

This cream-to-powder Foundation comes in a range of shades for mixing or matching to so many skin tones.

Pros:

• The unique cream-to-powder technology lets the makeup apply as a smooth cream and then it sets to a long-lasting semi-matte powder finish that looks flawless.

• It can be layered on for desired coverage and doesn’t cake or settle into fine lines and wrinkles.

• It’s oil-free, so this foundation is great for all skin types.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

OCTYL PALMITATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, TALC, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, DECYL OLEATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CERA MICROCRISTALLINA, ETHYLENE/METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, BHA. MAY CONTAIN (+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, IRON OXIDES CI 77491 CI 77492 CI 77499.

This foundation glides on as a cream and morphs into a full-coverage, light-diffusing powder foundation with a soft-matte finish.

Pros:

• It is made with lily and bamboo extracts to control oil and shine for up to 16 hours. 

• It is sweatproof and waterproof to keep skin on point.

• It contains antioxidant-rich vitamins A and E and green tea to help protect the skin. 

• It is available in an expanded range of 22 skin-perfecting shades. 

• No parabens or preservatives were used in this product.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Dimethicone, Isopropyl Isostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tribehenin, Candelilla Wax, Isostearyl Behenate, Silica, Nylon-12, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Talc, Myristyl Myristate, Polyethylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sorbitan Trioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Myristyl Laurate, Retinyl Palmitate, Soybean Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Safflower Seed Oil, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract.

This is a hydrating cream foundation that helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Pros:

• It contains hyaluronic complex and vitamin C for healthier-looking skin.

• Provides SPF 28 sun protection and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide.

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Euphorbia, Candelilla Wax, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Ozokerite, Acetyl Glucosamine, Silica, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Panthenol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Stearic Acid, Methicone, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Stearoyl, Glutamate. May Contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide.

This is an emollient-based, full-coverage M∙A∙C foundation that provides opaque coverage and covers most scars, blemishes, and birthmarks.

Pros:

• It lasts for 24 hours.

• It is non-creasing, water-resistant, and non-acnegenic.

• It does not contain phthalates, parabens, formaldehyde, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, triclosan, D&C yellow no. 11, oxybenzone, or synthetic microbeads 5mm or smaller.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Octyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Synthetic Beeswax, Polyethylene, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pvp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 28 (Ci 45410), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Red 33 (Ci 17200), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]  ILN40286.

We recommend going with the Laura Geller Cream Foundation, Glamour Crème Foundation, RCMA Cream Foundation, and or the KVD’s Good Apple Foundation Balm.

The other cream foundations mentioned are also great for mature skin.