Turning 50 doesn’t mean giving up foundation, it’s simply choosing it differently. The skin becomes thinner, less plump, spots and fine lines are more visible, and many people fear the mask effect. Celebrity make-up artists mainly talk about light and comfort.
On screen and on the red carpet, Monica Bellucci’s complexion fascinates with its never-fading radiance. Behind, the expert hand of her makeup artist, Letizia Carnevale, a fan of fine textures that respect the skin. In line with his principles and the advice of other pros, three mature skin foundations clearly stand out.
Adapt your mature skin foundation after 50
After the age of 50, the skin changes quickly: drier, sometimes marked around the mouth and eyes, it does not tolerate overly covering formulas. Celebrity makeup artist Carolina Dalí-Trites recalls: “I gravitate toward foundations that address imperfections in mature skin, such as loss of radiance, uneven skin tone, and moisture imbalances“, she explained.
Experts recommend fluid, almost serum textures, rich in hyaluronic acid which unify while hydrating. They also insist on lightness. “One of the keys to looking younger as you age is to avoid heavy makeup. You shouldn’t overdo it“, recalls Meredith Baraf, quoted by Vogue. “You can use thin layers of product to reinforce certain areas if necessary. But the most important thing is to layer the right treatments under your foundation so that it blends into your skin and gives a fresh look to the face“, she clarified.
Monica Bellucci’s complexion secrets according to her make-up artist
Letizia Carnevale shares this ultra-natural vision. On set, she starts by softening the skin with a good cream then diffuses the corrector like a tinted emulsion. “I never use foundation, only concealer which I apply like a cream all over my face“, she confides in Madame Figaro.
For special occasions, she sometimes adds a few drops of foundation to the cream, then massages the face for a long time to make any demarcation disappear. She uses very little powder, preferring mattifying papers on the T zone, which leaves wrinkles supple and the complexion alive.
3 mature skin foundations that meet celebrity standards
With this in mind, the Triclone Skin Tech Foundation from Haus Labs by Lady Gaga focuses on a very fluid texture, almost like a serum, packed with no less than 20 soothing active ingredients including fermented arnica. Its medium coverage smoothes small imperfections and wrinkles without material effect, with 51 shades to find your match.
For daily use, Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin Foundation appeals to mature skin that lacks radiance: formula with hyaluronic acid, plant active ingredients and a luminous covering finish which visually reduces spots and redness. Even more discreet, the Hermès Plein Air Complexion Balm leaves an almost invisible SPF 30 veil, just enough to smooth the skin’s texture and give that famous Italian glow dear to Monica Bellucci.