Top 5 Foundations for Women Over 40 The Best Bargains and Splurges

If you are over 40 or creeping closer, you should be aware that not all types of foundations will be your friend. Since you will want something that will not advertise the fine lines and wrinkles on your face, you should try to avoid powdery or shimmery foundation makeup. Also, you may want to think of using a good makeup primer first and then choose of these great Top 5 Foundations picks to accompany it.

1. Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15 - Splurge

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Smashbox High Definition Foundation gives a flawless finish, but with a kick. They have come up with this special formulation that actually makes your skin healthier from the inside out. They also offer a built in time-released moisturizer that last all day, as well as extra all day firming benefits. This great HD foundation is also oil-free, comes in a pump dispenser so there will be no contamination, and is available 13 shades.

2. Clinique Even Better Makeup - Bargain

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Clinique has a fabulous product to help deal with age spots called Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector.  Well they decided to combine the benefits of this skin care product with their world famous oil-free foundation, giving you their Even Better Makeup with SPF15.  Sure it doesn't have a lot of anti-aging properties, but if your big problem area is age spots then this is the one foundation that you must have. Basically it improves the clarity of your skin, evens skin tone, and diminishes age spots (in all skin types) in 4-6 weeks.  The bonus is that it's available in 20 whopping shades, so you'll definitely find a match for your tone.

3. Elizabeth Arden Intervene Makeup SPF 15 - Splurge

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Arden's Intervene makeup foundation is a definite must-have if you are beginning to see any fine lines or wrinkles. They claim that it will give your skin a firmer look and actually delay the appearance of wrinkles. I have seen some before and after for this foundation and have to say that it definitely seems to follow through.
Other pluses include a soft and natural finish, it's 100% oil free, it gives a medium to full coverage, lasts all day, contains vitamin C and E, and comes in a very wide variety of shades. The great part about the shade selection is that it is available in 12 shades, from the very lightest to a pretty good darker tone.

4. Almay Smart Shade™ Anti-Aging Makeup - Bargain

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Almay has a really fabulous foundation named Smart Shade™, which helps to take the guess work out of finding a perfectly matching foundation in a drugstore setting.  Now they have kicked it up a notch by creating their Smart Shade™ Anti-Aging Makeup.  Not only does it match your skin tone, but it helps to fight the signs of aging.  According to Almay's studies, "4 out of 5 women saw an instant reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles".  With an added SPF20, three simple shades to choose from and an affordable price, this is one mature skin foundation that needs to grace your morning bathroom counter.

5. Lancome Absolue BX Makeup SPF 18 - Splurg

Lancome has an entire line of Absolue products to help with aging, and the foundation makeup is a great finishing step. The texture of the foundation is very soft and nice, so it applies very easily. Absolue works hard to even out your complexion while giving you a medium to full coverage, without settling into fine lines and wrinkles.
Lancome's breakthrough technology actually works to rejuvenate your skin as well as help with your skin's suppleness. Absolue also works to restore moisture that has been lost in your skin. Finally, it comes in a pump container so there is no contamination, and it is available in 12 shades.