My Go-To Picks for Mature Skin: Foundation, Setting Spray & Primer
The Best Makeup for Mature Skin: My Go-To Picks for Primer, Foundation, & Setting Spray
Recently I have been featured as a beauty and makeup expert with Shop Today, where I got to share some of my favorite products when it comes to enhancing mature skin. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, makeup is for everyone, and the key is choosing products that work with your skin, not against it.
Here are my top picks for mature skin, including primer, foundation and setting spray that I use time and time again in my professional kit.
Best Primer for Mature Skin
Top Pick: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer and Primer
This multitasking primer is rich in skin-loving ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and lentil seed extract—perfect for prepping mature skin. I always look for primers that do more than just grip foundation; they should also nourish the skin.
“Ingredients to look out for would be hyaluronic acid, peptides or antioxidants to help plump the skin,” I shared. “I also love formulas that add a subtle radiance to bring back that natural glow, especially if the skin tends to look dull or dry.”
Why I love it:
• Doubles as a moisturizer
• Hydrating without being greasy
• Helps bring back skin’s natural glow
• Preps skin for smooth, radiant makeup
• Ideal for sensitive skin types
Best Foundation for Mature Skin
Top Pick: Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation
Lightweight, buildable, and beautifully blendable—this is my absolute favorite foundation, not just for mature skin but for anyone who wants a natural finish that still offers coverage.
“Anyone and everyone, including those with mature skin, can wear foundation — there are no rules with makeup, and it all comes down to personal preference,” I shared in the Today feature. “However, what I tend to reach for the most when I’m doing makeup on mature skin clients is a lightweight foundation.”
Why I love it:
• Feels weightless on the skin
• Offers a smooth, natural finish
• Great for both face and body
• Long-lasting wear
Best Setting Spray for Mature Skin
Top Pick: Urban Decay All Nighter Hyaluronic Acid Setting Spray
This oil-free setting spray keeps your makeup in place for up to 16 hours—and it does so without drying out the skin. In fact, it’s packed with hyaluronic acid and watermelon fruit extract to give mature skin that fresh, plump finish.
“Despite being oil-free, this setting spray provides a radiant and dewy finish,” I told Today. “It extends makeup wear while keeping the skin looking fresh and plump rather than dry or cakey, making it very suitable for mature skin.”
Why I love it:
• Oil-free but hydrating
• Helps prevent cakiness
• Micro-mist application for even wear
• Great for warmer climates or long days
I’m always grateful to share my thoughts on beauty for mature skin—and I’m even more excited to keep sharing tips with all of you here.
Have a favorite foundation, primer, or setting spray for mature skin? Let me know!
xo, Caitlyn
