The skin changes with age, and so must the foundation. Foundations are a necessary makeup product that is used to enhance the appearance of the skin. They make the skin look even and smooth by covering all the dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmented areas. Here are a few foundation tips for aging skin.

1. Using hydrating foundations
When the skin starts aging, it gets drier and requires more hydration. Choosing and applying a matte foundation is not the right choice for mature and aging skin. Hydrating foundation formulas must be used on these skin for moisturizing and to avoid fine lines.

2. Minimal coverage looks spectacular
Buildable or water-based formulas should be used on mature skin to ensure a natural finish and get the desired coverage. Buildable formulas will give a seamless result by layering one over the other. This will add coverage and blur the fine lines when light is reflected.

3. Switching up the shade game
As you grow older, your skin also ages. Applying the exact foundation shade on the skin can make it look pasty or ashy. Choosing a pink undertone fights the rosiness in lighter skin tones. If there’s skepticism about switching the shade, then customizing is always a favorable option.

4. Applying the foundation with a sponge
Using a damp sponge to apply the foundation makes the skin look dewy and fresh and helps in avoiding a streaky and banded application. Applying the foundation with a sponge leaves the skin to look smooth and wrinkle-free.

5. Prepping the skin for flawless application
Prepping the skin before applying the foundation is the key. Before applying foundation, prep your skin with a non-greasy moisturizer or any face oil that hydrates the skin. Dabbing the foundation with the extra oil on hands adds more moisture to the skin.

6. Avoid matte formulas
Mattifying and heavy formulas tend to settle into the wrinkles and fine lines, making the visibility of fine lines more prominent. The skin starts looking cakey and pigmented as it starts absorbing the hydrating components. Choosing formulas with glycerin or moisturizer base are recommended as they can help with dryness and ensure a natural sheen.

7. The longevity of the foundation
Applying a good primer before applying foundation decreases the ruddiness in the skin, blurs the imperfections, and increases long-wearing foundation.

8. Hydrating the skin
Hydrating the skin before applying the foundation with a good moisturizer and a serum gives a natural moisturized sheen on the skin. Proper hydration is important for naturally radiant skin.

9. Avoid excess face powders
Face powders are used to set the makeup and give a matte effect on the skin, but as the skin ages, using heavy face powders accentuates the pores and makes you look older. Tap the excess powder off the brush before applying it to the face.

These are a few foundation tips for aging skin that you must keep in mind to bring about healthy skin.