What is a makeup look without its base? The best foundations for mature skin set the tone and create the canvas for all the products to come—whether its an illuminating highlighter or a sun-kissed blush. And for those looking to whisk away the signs of aging, a foundation that’s formulated for mature skin can be the makeup-counter equivalent of the fountain of youth. (With a bit of glam on top.)

The best foundations for women over 50 typically contain a skin-smoothing balance of skincare-grade ingredients, and their texture would make Goldilocks proud. Not too dewy, nor too matte—not too sheer, nor too mask-like—the formulas ahead have been hand-selected by celebrity makeup artists. Whether serums, sticks, powders, or balms call your skin type’s name, there’s a perfect makeup base for your mature complexion in the mix below. Ahead, a look at what celebrity makeup artists recommend for every occasion, skin type, and concern.

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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

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Best Tinted Serum

L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Foundation

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Best Radiant Finish

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear

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Best Overall: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

• Why We Love It: When we tapped makeup pros Carolina Dalí-Trites, Tobi Henney, and Janice Kinjo, each of them recommended Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation. Inspired by charmeuse silk, this oil-free foundation is infused with finely milled color pigments to impart medium coverage and a radiant, airbrushed finish that resembles a lit-from-within glow. While Kinjo notes it’s her go-to “that won’t settle into fine lines,” Dalí-Trites believes it “looks and feels like a second skin.” Henney shares that she reaches for this formula while working with Diane von Furstenberg for an event or photoshoot: “I use this a lot in my work, as it creates the most flawless base for all skin types,” she says.
• Shades: 40
• Key Ingredients: Glycerin, Armani’s Micro-Fil Technology
• Finish: Skinlike, blurred, and glowing
• Coverage: Medium
• Best For: All skin types
• Size: 1 oz