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Best Liquid Foundations for Mature Skin

In this post, we will be talking about the best liquid foundations for mature skin.

All of these products provide medium to full coverage along with skincare benefits that can moisturize and reduce aging.

1. Armani Beauty – Luminous Silk Foundation

This is a liquid foundation with a silky, lightweight texture that delivers all-day buildable medium coverage with a satin glow finish for naturally looking skin.

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10/10$$-$$$

This is a highly recommended liquid foundation for mature skin.

Pros:

  • It is lightweight, buildable, and provides medium coverage.
  • It is oil-free and is formulated with exclusive Micro–fil & trade technology, a process that allows pigments to lay flat on the skin’s surface for a natural, second-skin effect. This hydrating foundation helps brighten skin, blur imperfections, and improve skin texture, all while delivering a fresh long-lasting glow.
  • It comes in 24 shades.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA / WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, ISODODECANE, ALCOHOL DENAT, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, HEXYL LAURATE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ACETYLATED GLYCOL STEARATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, CELLULOSE GUM, NYLON-12, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, ISOBUTANE, DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE, ACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE/VINYLIDENE CHLORIDECOPOLYMER, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL.

2. DIOR Backstage Face & Body Foundation

This hydrating liquid foundation delivers medium coverage for the face and body and leaves a natural finish which makes it suitable for mature skin.

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10/10$$-$$$

Pros:

  • It resists heat and humidity.
  • It contains squalane and hyaluronic acid which hydrates the skin.
  • It is free of parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than 1% synthetic fragrance.

Cons:

  • It contains fragrance

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua (Water), C9-12 Alkane, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Tridecane, Cellulose, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lecithin, Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Parfum (Fragrance), Hydroxypropyl Starch, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Propylene Carbonate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Squalane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, [+/- Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides)].

3. Nars Light Reflecting Foundation

This is another liquid foundation that should be suitable for mature skin as it instantly smooths the look of textured skin and pores, blurs imperfections, and helps conceal dark spots, blemishes, and redness.

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10/10$$-$$$

Also great to use if you have sensitive skin.

Pros:

  • Contains 70% skincare ingredients that are shown to immediately strengthen and enhance luminosity.
  • It contains Japanese lilturf (strengthens skin’s barrier), Biomimetic oat (improves clarity by reducing the appearance of redness, while helping to soothe and calm the skin), Cacao peptides, and Milk thistle (helps reduce the negative effect of blue light).
  • Light Active Micro-Prisms are combined with Polynesian Seawater and Algae Extract to boost skin’s clarity and moisturize skin. Helps to reflect light by addressing the skin’s luminosity at the surface of the skin, and helping to defend against external factors.
  • It has photochromic technology that adjusts complexion tone in response to the intensity of light—skin never appears washed out.
  • It is formulated without mineral oil, sulfates, parabens, talc, alcohol, fragrance, phthalates, PEG, and gluten.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER/AQUA/EAU, C9-12 ALKANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, UNDECANE, TRIDECANE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, GLYCERIN, SYNTHETIC WAX, SODIUM CHLORIDE, OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED EXTRACT, TURMERIC ROOT EXTRACT, SILYBUM MARIANUM FRUIT EXTRACT, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM DILAURAMIDOGLUTAMIDE LYSINE, TOCOPHEROL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYPHENYL PROPAMIDOBENZOIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, SEA WATER/MARIS AQUA/EAU DE MER, TRISODIUM EDTA, BARIUM SULFATE, ALUMINA, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · MICA · TITANIUM D.

4. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin: Hydrating Foundation

This is a liquid Foundation that makes everyone’s skin hydrated, plumper, smoother, and brighter making it suitable for mature skin.

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10/10$$-$$$

Pros:

  • It is long-lasting with 16HR wear.
  • It gives a medium coverage along with hydration and skincare benefits.
  • It contains Rose Complex, Bix’Activ, Hyalurosmooth, Coconut Extract (plumps), C.T. Defence (prevents pollutant particles from penetrating the skin and strengthens the skin barrier), and Hyaluronic Acid.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA/WATER/EAU, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT WATER, DIMETHICONE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, MICA, HYDROGENATED ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, LAUROYL LYSINE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM GLUCONATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, MALTODEXTRIN, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA SEED POLYSACCHARIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) FRUIT EXTRACT, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER WATER, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)].

5. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

This liquid foundation delivers all-day buildable medium to full coverage with a natural matte finish.

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10/10$$-$$$

Pros:

  • It lasts for 24 hours without creasing, caking, setting into fine lines or pores, poring, or streaking.
  • It is waterproof, sweat, and humidity-resistant.
  • It is oil-free and controls oil all day.
  • It is dermatologist-tested, non-acnegenic, and non-comedogenic.
  • Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfites, synthetic fragrances, drying alcohols, gluten, mineral oil, and animal-derived ingredients.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau , Cyclopentasiloxane , Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone , Butylene Glycol , Tribehenin , Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate , Magnesium Sulfate , Tocopheryl Acetate , Polymethylsilsesquioxane , Methicone , Laureth-7 , Xanthan Gum , Alumina , Sodium Dehydroacetate , Disteardimonium Hectorite , Cellulose Gum , Propylene Carbonate , Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate , Phenoxyethanol , [+/- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499) , Mica , Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)] <ILN39010>.

6. Wet-N-Wild Photo Focus Foundation Dewy

This moisturizing liquid foundation delivers all-day buildable medium to full coverage with a dewy finish making it suitable for mature skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$

Pros:

  • It helps minimize the appearance of pores and blurs imperfections.
  • Ultra-lightweight, hydrating glow, and moisturizing.
  • Available in 20 shades.
  • It is vegan, cruelty-free, talc-free, and gluten-free.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance(Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, [+/- (MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): Titanium Dioxide/CI 77891, Iron Oxides/ CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499]. [1906-1].

7. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation​ with Hyaluronic Acid

A liquid foundation with buildable medium coverage and SPF 27, plus hyaluronic and mandelic acids to hydrate and smooth skin for a natural-looking finish.

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10/10$$-$$$

Pros:

  • It contains hyaluronic acid and mandelic acid to hydrate and exfoliate the skin.
  • It is free of parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.
  • It is available in 30 transfer-resistant, blendable shades. It is made for all skin types and is suitable for sensitive skin.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredient does it contain?

Dimethicone, Water, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene
Glycol, Glycerin, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysilicone-11, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Sorbitol, Mandelic Acid, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica Silylate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium Phosphate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol; May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.

8. Makeup Forever Reboot Foundation

A light-to-medium coverage liquid foundation that adds a radiant, satin finish while hydrating, smoothing, and firming the skin for 24 hours.

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10/10$$-$$$

It is suitable for mature skin that is dry and sensitive.

Pros:

  • This foundation smooths, firms, and significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while increasing hydration for 24 hours.
  • It gives a radiant, satin finish.
  • Ideal for normal to dry skin types, this foundation leaves skin feeling supple, plump, and visibly smoother.
  • It contains ginseng, camellia japonica, and mondo grass that helps moisturize and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA (WATER), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE, BIS-PEG/PPG-14/14 DIMETHICONE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, GLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, BEESWAX, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE, PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE, CHLORPHENESIN, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, TOCOPHEROL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALGIN, LIMONENE, GALACTOARABINAN, CAMELLIA JAPONICA FLOWER EXTRACT, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, BHT, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE), CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE), CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES), CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE)]. 13745/A.

9. Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30

A hydrating, medium-to-full buildable coverage liquid foundation that uses Light-Adjusting Technology to visibly refine, lift, and smooth skin for a radiant finish in any light.

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10/10$$-$$$

Pros:

  • Provides medium-to-full, buildable coverage with a radiant finish.
  • It provides 24-hour hydration.
  • It is transfer-resistant, water-resistant, crease-resistant, smudge-resistant, and fade-resistant.
  • It is non-comedogenic and dermatologist-tested.
  • Has Light-Adjusting Technology that visibly lifts, refines, and smooths for a luminous finish.
  • Has radiant microcrystals (corrects shadows created by fine lines and wrinkles so that skin appears smoother), transparent luminous pearl (counteracts hyperpigmentation by creating an even canvas to optimally reflect light), and diffusing matrix accentuates (contours and creates depth for a natural, three-dimensional look).
  • It contains mandarin peel extract helps support the skin’s radiance.
  • Smooth Trio Complex retains moisture for 24-hour hydration and all-day comfort.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 6.9%, Titanium Dioxide1.0%.

Inactive Ingredients: WATER, DIMETHICONE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, TRIFLUOROPROPYLDIMETHYL/TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, ERYTHRITOL, XYLITOL, SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-51・CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, THYMUS SERPYLLUM EXTRACT, FAGUS SYLVATICA BUD EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED CONCHIOLIN PROTEIN, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER, BARIUM SULFATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, POLYSILICONE-2, DISODIUM EDTA, STEARIC ACID, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, TOCOPHEROL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, BHT, ALUMINA, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, MICA.

10. ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

This liquid foundation delivers light coverage, skincare benefits, and mineral SPF—all with a dewy finish.

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10/10$$-$$$

Pros:

  • It’s clinically proven to improve the look of redness, wrinkles, dryness, blemishes, and uneven tone over time. 
  • It’s safe for sensitive skin, vegan, non-comedogenic, and formulated without fragrance, gluten, or silicone.
  • It contains plant-based squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acids (macro and micro) that help to moisturize and soothe skin.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12.0%

Inactive Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Squalane, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid. May Contain/Peut Contenir (±): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide). 

Honorable Mentions:

  • Nars Sheer Glow Foundation
  • Saie Glowy Super Skin
  • Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation
  • Chanel LES BEIGES Water-fresh complexion touch B20
  • Hauslabs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation
  • M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation
  • Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation and Concealer
  • Dior Forever Skin Glow
  • L’Oréal Lumi Foundation
  • Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation 

Which of these products would be suitable for me?

We recommend going with the Armani Beauty – Luminous Silk Foundation, DIOR Backstage Face & Body Foundation, Nars Light Reflecting Foundation, Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin: Hydrating Foundation, or the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation.

Other foundations are also nice and provide medium to full coverage along with moisturizing properties.

For an affordable option, go for the Wet-N-Wild Photo Focus Foundation Dewy.