Vibrant Nation

One of my favorite foundations for older skin was made by Revlon...but they've discontinued it and replaced it with something called Age Defying Spa foundation. It's not bad, just use it sparingly. The coverage appears fairly natural, as long as you don't put too much on!

One foundation that I thought I'd love, but hate is Cover Girl & Olay Simply Ageless  (the one Ellen DeGeneres touts in the commercials). It goes on very cakey and does exactly what it claims not to do: settle into facial lines and wrinkles! This is just my experience, others may like it!

Tuck,

I have always wanted to have that 'finished' foundation look that you see on some women - not heavily made-up but 'lookin good!'.  No matter what I've tried, I never get it!  That '60' stone is right around the corner for me and I would like to look polished - at least once without the undertaker doing it - in make-up.  I have shied away from the minerals also, mostly because my skin is fair and very sensitive and don't want to show more wrinkles.  Thanks for posting this - even though I can't help you I will be interested in what everyone suggests.  Here's to our new look! :)

As another who is pushing 60...well I'll be 57 in 2 weeks, but am practicing saying 60 cuz, well, I need to get used to it cuz those 3 years will fly by! ;-)

I have been using DUAL FINISH face powder from Lancome for at least 10 years..... a bit pricey,  BUT wait...got a tip if you'd like to try it. Go to your local department store that sells Lancome and have one of their make up artists pick the right shade for you and put it on you. Wear it for the day and see how you like it...either go back there and purchase it OR....(confession), buy it on EBAY, like I've done for years and you'll pay much less. It never cakes, settles in those tiny lines etc. It has that nice finished look. I use a big brush to lightly brush over my whole face! Try it....you just might like it! :-)

Try Bobbi Brown products (liquids) - in department stores (Macys). Outstanding products for aging skin. I love it. Great anti-aging lipstick, skin care as well. 

i have tons of make up in my drawer and have never been satisfied with any of them.  bummer!

Has anyone tried Mac?  Just wondered.

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There are a lot of great products here!  I use Maybelline's Dream Liquid Mousse. It evens out my skin tones and glides on smoothly without enhancing my wrinkles!  Every couple of years, it seems that the product changes or my skin changes.  Lately Maybelline is the one for me.  If my current shade is too light or too dark, I buy another shade (lighter or darker than the one I have) and mix the two in the palm of my hand before applying.

Buying the right makeup can be harder than buying a car!  Good Luck to you!

Hi Tucklady!  I'm German-Irish Red-head (I dye but it was!), pale pale pale 53 but getting those age spots of brown on my upper lip and under my eyes, and I'm not even talking about the freckles... but here's my favorites:

Oil of Olay Definity in the winter as a tinted foundation, it blends great, and if I'm not going to be in it all day I'll dust with mineral powder over it;

and in the Summer, Oil of Olay Total Effects -- a moisturizer with a touch of foundation. 

I'm going for the natural look.   I have paid $50-75 for counter cosmetic foundations and thrown them out, like everyone else.  I'm over three years on the Total Effects, just one season on the Definity.  Love them!   

Because of rosasea, spots, dots,  and broken blood vessels I broke down and bought the Luminess Air Make Up System.  The end results were amazing using about 6 tiny drops of makeup.  I didn't have that caked on look that I would see when I would actually put on my glasses and look in a makeup mirror a few hours later!  I was so happy!  The only problem is that now I'm having trouble getting the wand that dispenses makeup to dispense it wihout getting clogged up!  I just need to call tech support.  The results were great though!

I am 60 and am happy with my foundation which is Clinique Superfit in color 25 vanilla. It blends nicely and then drys into place. It isn't a heavy foundation, but I find less is better when you reach this age. I do use a primer around my eyes and nose area (Laura Mercier) because that is where it seems to disappear first. I've tried all the 'behind the counter' cosmetics thinking I can do better but I always go back to Clinque Superfit.

my problem is the matching of the makeup, i am not black and i am not white... when matching my skin the colorist goes for the red and then i am too red, if she goes for the yellow is not that either.  The best thing for me is to tan in the summer, that is no good as well because the sun damages the skin and mine has had its share of abuse.  I think i am going to try the maybelline, and nothing can erase my dark circles, n o t h i n g.  Anybody has any good tips on this?

Dear Tucklady;  In order to find the right makeup (providing you do need it), you must first like your natural skin.  I was introduce to a product and now use very little makeup, because I enjoy my natural radiant look.  Check-out this website and read the  product best for you and you won't be sorry.  tni.com/2468656.  What I like best is that I get a rebate on everything I buy.  By the way, I to am close to sixty and loving it...............nonigirl