The Best Makeup for Mature Skin of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Knight recommends lightweight foundations for mature skin, as heavier formulas can settle into fine lines. This one has long been recommended by MUAs and Byrdie editors, thanks to how light it feels on the skin, how easily it blends, and how naturally radiant it looks. Our tester loved how well it blurred imperfections, noting she could build it up to nearly full coverage when desired, making it ideal for special occasions or more glamorous makeup looks. 

Tinted moisturizers are great for everyday wear because they tend to be hydrating, lightweight, and comfortable. This one from Hourglass checks those boxes and more, making it our favorite tinted moisturizer for mature skin. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid, plant-derived squalane, both powerhouse hydration ingredients that help keep skin moisturized throughout the day. It blends effortlessly and gives the complexion an even, but natural-looking finish, and our tester loved how it lasted throughout the day without emphasizing dryness or uneven skin texture. 

Surprise, surprise: We love the concealer version of our favorite foundation for mature skin. It features a lightweight, liquid consistency that blends easily and offers medium, buildable coverage. It’s formulated with vitamin E and glycerin to add hydration and help reduce puffiness, which is especially ideal when used under your eyes. Our tester appreciated its buildability, that it didn’t settle into fine lines near her eyes, and how nicely it brightened her under-eye area. 

A great makeup primer for mature skin adds hydration and glow without feeling heavy or looking greasy. We highly recommend this one from Saie because it has a gorgeous, luminous formula that’s loaded with nourishing glycerin, squalane, and rosehip seed oil. You can apply a light layer all over your complexion after moisturizer, or use it in targeted areas, like your cheekbones, to add more radiance. 

People with mature skin often avoid powder because it can be drying and ultimately accentuate dry patches and texture. But if you pick the right formula, like this one from Kosas, it can blur the skin beautifully and lock your complexion makeup in place. A light layer of this stuff removes excess shine without completely stealing your glow, and helps extend the wear of your foundation. 

There are two schools of thought on which type of lip liner formula suits mature lips best. Knight recommends using a waterproof formula that resists bleeding into lip lines, though he cautions against a fully matte lip, which he says can make the lips look smaller. Burt leans on hydrating, blendable products, like this lip liner from Merit. She recommends using it to define the Cupid’s bow and center of the lower lip to create the illusion of fullness. While this liner won’t necessarily last through eating and drinking, we love that the sheer formula is blendable, easy to reapply, and super forgiving on fine lines. 

Knight recommends opting for a creamy or balmy lipstick, which can make the lips appear plumper and more hydrated. This classic MAC lipstick formula is just that. It’s creamy, glides on smoothly, and never feels heavy or sticky on the lips. We love that it contains hydrating ingredients, like camellia seed and rosehip oils, comes in dozens of shades, and offers buildable color payoff.  

Both Knight and Burt love using cream products on mature skin because they’re easy to work with and add a dose of radiance. This cream blush from Makeup By Mario has a sheer but super-buildable formula, allowing you to achieve a subtle flush or a more vivid look when layered. It applies beautifully with your fingertips, a makeup sponge, or a blush brush, and creates a radiant finish that never crosses into greasy territory. 

“Cream eyeshadows are amazing for loose skin on the eyelids as they can soften the appearance of lines and create a reflective element that makes the skin look more supple,” says Knight. We adore this one from Charlotte Tilbury because it has a mousse-like texture that blends evenly with minimal effort. The shades are wearable and feature a bit of sparkle without being glittery or chunky. 

Our tester appreciated how buildable this shadow is, so you can apply one light layer for a subtle wash of color or add more for greater impact. While the formula isn’t fully crease-proof, it’s so forgiving that you can simply tap out any creases with your fingertips.  

The best setting sprays for mature skin are those with a fine, even mist that lock in makeup and offer a natural, radiant finish, and this one does just that. It applies evenly, extends the longevity of your makeup, and is infused with hydrating and soothing ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and niacinamide.