Beauty experts have shared the perfect foundation choice no matter what decade you’re in, and why thousands of women swear by these options when it comes to their everyday products.
The team at Mecca Cosmetica said no matter what you do, your skin will look and feel different every decade, so it’s important to adjust the foundation you use accordingly.
From puberty to your 50s and 60s, your complexion has different demands due to hormones – whether it’s a matte finish or a dewy finish.
The texture also changes, which means you have different requirements.
Beauty experts have shared the perfect foundation choice no matter what decade you’re in, and why thousands of women swear by these options when it comes to their everyday products
The best foundation for your teenage years, according to Mecca Strobe, is Dewy Skin Tint by MAC Cosmetics ($59; pictured)
IN YOUR TEENS
MAC Cosmetics Strobe Dewy Skin Tint, $59
The best foundation for your teenage years, according to Mecca Strobe, is Dewy Skin Tint by MAC Cosmetics ($59).
The team explained that when you’re young, it’s time to let your natural skin shine through, and this is the “perfect mix of makeup and skincare.”
“With the moisturizing properties of a moisturizer and a pearlescent finish for a hint of radiant coverage, you get just a hint of toning while letting your natural features shine through,” said the Mecca team.
The product is available in a wide range of different shades to suit every skin tone and texture.
When it comes to your twenties, Mecca advises opting for a little more coverage than you did in your teens (pictured with Summer Fridays).
“Summer Fridays” is an improvement over a tinted moisturizer, but it’s not as heavy as a full foundation,” they advised (pictured).
IN YOUR twenties
Summer Friday’s Sheer Skin Tint, $70
When it comes to your twenties, Mecca advises that you opt for a little more cover than you did in your teens.
“Summer Fridays” is a cut above a tinted moisturizer, but it’s not as heavy as a full foundation,” they advised.
You can either apply the product lightly for sheer coverage or build it up on the days when you need more.
Shoppers on the Mecca website gave the $70 purchase five stars, writing that it’s a “new favorite” and “just so spotless.”
“This is my new favorite everyday skin product,” wrote one reviewer.
“I love this transparent skin tone! It’s really true,” added another.
“Packed with skin-nourishing ingredients like tsubaki oil and ginseng, this formula glides on to actively hydrate and nourish skin as you wear it,” Mecca said of Westman Atelier’s skin drops (pictured).
IN HER 30’S
Westman Atelier Vital Skin Care Complexion Drops, $113
Mecca advises switching from powders to creams and liquids in your 30s, which will help you look younger (complexion falls off)
Your thirties require a solid and dedicated skincare routine loaded with serums, acids, and even retinol — which can help with cell turnover.
“Finally, by our 30s, most of us are starting to see the beginnings of fine lines and volume loss as collagen production gradually slows down,” Mecca said.
To do this, you need a medium-coverage foundation that “works like a serum.”
Enter Westman Atelier’s complexion drops.
“Packed with skin-nourishing ingredients like tsubaki oil and ginseng, this formula glides on to actively hydrate and nourish skin as you wear it,” Mecca said.
It also contains pomegranate extract which neutralizes free radicals and supports healthy looking skin.
Ginger Root Complex soothes and relieves instantly and over a longer period of time. The drops are made without parabens, silicones, phthalates, talc or synthetic fragrances.
Mecca advises that even in your 30s, make the switch from powders to creams and liquids, which will help you look younger.
Your thirties require a solid and dedicated skincare routine filled with lots of serums, acids, and even retinol — which can help with cell turnover (pictured with Westman Atelier drops).
In your forties and fifties
Ellis Faas Skin Veil Foundation, $108
Mecca explained that as you age, your complexion becomes drier and loses elasticity — which can mean the product sits more easily in your fine lines and looks “cakey”; Therefore you need a lighter primer (Ellis Faas in the picture)
Beauty experts all agree that the texture of your skin changes dramatically in your 40’s and 50’s, so it might be time to upscale your use again.
Mecca explained that as you age, your complexion becomes drier and loses elasticity — which can mean the product sits more easily in your fine lines and looks “cakey.”
“The solution? Go for a luminous, hydrating formula with a natural finish,” they said.
The Skin Veil Foundation by Ellie Faas ($108) is great in this regard and has long been popular with brides who want sheer buildable coverage.
Those who have tried the product have left rave reviews, saying that it gives a “super smooth look and lasts all day” and is the “best foundation for dry and mature skin”.
“I’ve always loved medium/full coverage foundation, but as I was approaching my early 40s I had to reconsider my foundation,” wrote one woman.
“A Mecca employee raved about it, saying that all makeup artists use it for weddings etc. I’m on my fifth bottle now and I love it. It looks like skin, doesn’t form fine lines, and is extremely moisturizing (but not slippery).’
IN YOUR 60’s and beyond
After all, in your 60s and beyond you’re going to want something that doesn’t give full coverage but isn’t too light either, especially if you need to cover everything from redness to hyperpigmentation and sun damage (Kevyn Aucoin pictured).
Kevyn Aucoin The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation, $96
After all, in your sixties and beyond you’re going to want something that doesn’t give full coverage but isn’t too light either, especially if you need to cover everything from redness to hyperpigmentation and sun damage.
“For thinning skin that demands hydrated, radiant coverage, Kevyn Aucoin’s foundation strikes the perfect balance,” says Mecca.
Its “ultra-fine pearlescent pigments” reflect light for a flattering airbrushed effect, while the inclusion of Hyaluronic Acid ensures your skin stays hydrated while being covered.
Again, the foundation has rave reviews, with one woman writing, “I can’t hype this enough.”
“I feel like I’ve finally found the perfect foundation after years of searching,” said another.
“I’m 41, so I find that heavier foundations really age. This one melts into my skin and shaves me by years. It’s like I’ve been perfectly airbrushed, but not cakey. Like magic. Highly recommended!!’