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10 Foundations for the Most Youthful Skin of Your Life

Fill in wrinkles, airbrush age spots and give dehydrated skin a dewy finish with these amazing, decade-erasing foundations

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Best Foundation for Firming and Plumping "Lightweight, liquid foundations are the way to go for mature skin," says Boston bridal makeup artist, Molly Leahy. "They are far less likely to sink into fine lines or cause unwanted creasing." For fresh, firm skin, Leahy recommends CoverGirl + Olay Facelift Effect, $16.40 -- a hydrating liquid foundation, infused with the moisturizing properties of a night cream. The formula is also packed with vitamins to help nourish and plump skin throughout the day.

How to Use It: With most foundations your go-to technique should be to apply product to the center of your face and blend outward. With a dampened BeautyBlender Sponge, $15.95, dab foundation on the center of the cheeks and blend toward to the edges of the face and down the jawline. Unlike flat or domed foundation brushes, the Beautyblender allows for lighter and more buildable application, resulting in a natural, even complexion. Leahy says one of the biggest mistakes women make is applying too much product at once, which looks artificial on mature skin. Use a light hand, blending well and building coverage as needed.

If you need more direct coverage, follow up with a concealer that "includes serums or moisturizing properties, or one that 'depuffs' the under eye area," says Leahy. Try CoverGirl + Olay Eye Rehab Concealer, $10.64.

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