Foundation in your mid-40s. Help please!

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I need to switch something up - I've always used liquid foundation, and I like the coverage but I've noticed recently it's quite cakey and claggy almost as soon as I put it on so I think liquid is not working for me anymore as my skin ages.

Any recommendations of good products I could use instead?

I swear by elf

It gives me a lovely coverage but very smooth and glowy finish

I am 45 and this year, I've stopped wearing foundation.

I have a Clinique CC cream if I'm going out or want a more made-up look, but I've really focussed instead on taking care of my skin and specifically wearing a Korean sunscreen with a light glow/ shimmer effect.

For me, I honestly think it looks better.

I’m in early-mid 40s and I’ve also stopped wearing foundation pretty much. I use Eborian CC instead and often get complimented on it. I also make sure my skin is well hydrated, drink lots of water and try to get a good amount of sleep which all helps!

Stop and focus on skincare.

I’m using Milk Hydro Grip Gel Tint and I really like it. I don’t wear much makeup but it gives me a nice even glow without being too shiny.

I'm 47 and no longer wear foundation. I have rosacea and get very red, so I use the Erborian Super BB cream which massively tones down the redness and evens out my skin tone. It's quite pricey at around £40 for a small tube, but you don't need much and it lasts for ages. It's also quite glowy.

Why ? Let her do what she wants

I used to use charlotte tilbury foundation but I started to find it so thick and cakey and I hated how it felt on my skin. I switched to no 7 hydraluminous about a year ago,and I love it. it's liquid but it feels really light and just like skin. I use it on days when my skin breaks out for that little bit of coverage. I also like pixi skin H20 skin tint which again just gives a very light coverage.

Same as the others!skin care plus one of the following- eborian CC, Estée Lauder Daywear sheer tint or No 7 hydraluminous

what do you currently use?

It's all very well saying stop wearing foundation, but please pity those of us who still have spots at nearly 40 :-(

Laura Gellar do baked foundation powder which is really good for mature skin

I have just switched to this and really like it. For more coverage I like clarins everlasting youth.

I use dior face and body, it’s quite thin but highly pigmented. Usually do a bit of concealer and pop it on over a well moisturised face.

I’m 48 and use not a foundation but a tinted moisturiser by Nars, highly recommended by Sali Hughes. I love it and it hydrates, aswell as making skin appear more even, so is worth the money. You could build extra coverage on any problem areas with a good concealer?
I focus on skincare routine and skincare products more so than makeup, so only really use this if I’m going out or whatever.

I started a similar thread on here a little while ago and apart from upping skincare a bit someone recommended the Trinny one which I tried and love..

I was going to suggest this too!
...Baked Balance & Brighten (in a compact)
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I agree that as we get older less is more. I use Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser instead of foundtion.

I use Nars light reflecting foundation which I find really subtle. I’m older than you (56) but been using for years. In my mid-40s I sometimes just used Boots No7 BB cream which I liked. I have a few more blemishes now so add a bit of the foundation. I like the Nars creamy concealer too.

Try Erborian or Lisa Eldridge Skin Tint

Im older and Ive switched to Laura Gellar and love it

The baked balance and brighten isnt full coverage but it evens out and brightens

I have had compliments along the lines of - you are looking so well lately - since Ive been using it because its not obvious Im wearing a foundation.

I like Trinny skin perfect and tinted serum. I use a concealer on the spots that need extra.

I’m 45 and switched to tinted moisturiser years ago, I think foundation is too heavy and ages me. Currently using Hourglass veil which I love.

A good skincare routine, spf and water is essential though

What kind of coverage do you want? I haven't worn foundation for 30 years (just concealer where needed), but as I've got older I find a do need something to even out skin tone etc. I like Trinnys BFF, but I've also just discovered NYX Soft Glow Skin Tint. Both lovely, both with SPF30, but at different ends of the budget scale.

Which one please?