Double Wear Longwear Matte Foundation SPF 10

• Why it’s -approved: Fermented arnica is one of several clever ingredients powering Gaga’s hit foundation, and its inclusion is a godsend for those with skin issues of any kind. A soothing anti-inflammatory with wound-healing properties, it means this foundation doesn’t just paint over problem skin, but actually targets concerns. Redness is reduced, pigmentation is addressed with each wear, and to top it all off, it has a soft focus finish that is nothing short of phenomenal.
• More to know: On this foundation, medium coverage means pigmented enough to camouflage blemishes, without the oily sheen you can get on lower coverage formulas. In fact, it sets to a demi-matte finish, so it’s a great pick for those who want the best of both worlds. What’s more, it contains more than 20 antioxidant ingredients to defend against free radical damage, so it’s a smart choice for protecting the health of your skin.

• Why it’s -approved: “I love this foundation for when I’m getting my clients ready for a red carpet or important event,” says Henney. “I use this on my client Vera Wang, and we love how it looks on the skin and in photographs.”
• More to know: Get your skin camera-ready with Shiseido’s foundation designed to adjust to your skin’s needs. Featuring a blend of mandarin-peel extract, light-adjusting technology, luminous pearls, and microcrystals, this foundation refines skin texture, reduces the look of hyperpigmentation, and smooths fine lines. The finish is medium-to-full coverage, with water-, transfer-, and crease-resistant wear.

• Why it’s -approved: Powered by “Precision Blur” technology, this is a foundation you can count on for long-lasting coverage. We love a foundation that’s more than just make-up. This formula features hyaluronic acid, which works to hydrate and maintain the plumpness of the skin. Unlike a number of other long-wearing foundations, the water-based product feels weightless on the skin and begins with medium coverage that can be built up for a full-coverage look. Whether you approach it with a lighter or heavier hand, the non-slip technology has been engineered so that it doesn’t separate or settle into fine lines, instead working beautifully to smooth texture and lessen the appearance of colouration. As for creases and fine lines? They’re impressively concealed thanks to the non-slip formula, which works to decrease the appearance of texture (without clogging) and moisturise the skin. To top it all off, it’s also safe for sensitive skin and comes in 25 shades and undertones. If you can’t tell, we’re fans.
• More to know: This foundation is cruelty-free, vegan, non-comedogenic and suitable for sensitive skin. There are 25 shades and undertones that should last up to 12 hours to create a velvet-matte finish. And if you can’t find a true shade match, the product lends itself well to mixing.
• medium to full
• velvet matte

• Why it’s -approved: For a filter, Dior’s new product has serious colour payoff – so much so that it works like a foundation. Distinctly glossy, its skincare-heavy formula keeps your face thoroughly nourished, and as for dullness? Consider this your cheat code for immediately illuminating skin. A little goes a long way to add a tinted sheen, which we love for staying in place without settling into expression lines.
• More to know: Coming in 10 flattering shades, the possibilities are endless with this multipurpose balm. It can be put to work as an illuminator or bronzer – in short, however you see fit. Use it as a primer, mix a few drops into your other products to boost their radiance, or apply your shade match over bare skin for a glowing base. Perfect for dry, mature skin.

• Why it’s -approved: 56 shades, a solution supercharged with skincare – there’s plenty to love about MAC’s latest foundation. It plumps skin with 10 per cent hyaluronic acid and is formulated with 80 per cent skincare overall, so if you’re after a make-up hybrid that helps condition the skin, it’s a very good port of call.
• More to know: A departure from MAC’s more heavy-duty make-up, leave your preconceptions at the door for this formula. Its vitamin E, jojoba, cucumber and a total of 33 skincare actives combine to create a luminous soft-focus effect, blurring pores and smoothing lines with a seamless, undetectable finish.

• Why it’s -approved: Dalí-Trites calls Ilia’s her go-to for mature skin because it “adds moisture, gives the skin a healthy natural glow, [and] a good amount of coverage while still letting the skin look like skin.
• More to know: Think of this as the high-coverage counterpart to its acclaimed Super Serum Skin Tint. Kinjo says it’s “for those who want clean, vegan make-up [that] will keep skin glowing all day.” While niacinamide and allantoin help brighten and soothe skin, this is formulated to counteract the look of pores, redness, and uneven skin tone through its weightless medium-coverage formula.

• Why it’s -approved: In Maye Musk’s instalment of Beauty Secrets, she began her make-up routine with Clé de Peau’s Radiant Fluid Foundation. At 73, the model is now partial to more natural-looking make-up, thanks in part to this foundation’s bare-skin-like finish.
• More to know: Infused with hyaluronic acid and skin-luminising properties, this foundation is crafted to enhance your skin’s glow, suppleness, and moisture. Apply it with a sponge, as Musk does, or your preferred brush, for light-to-medium coverage.

• Why it’s -approved: “The best foundations use great skincare ingredients,” says Kinjo. “You want ingredients that help collagen production, like my favourite Sisley Paris Sisleÿa Le Teint Anti-Aging Foundation.”
• More to know: Persian acacia, chlorella, soy peptide, and white willow extracts are only a few of the ingredients that power Sisley’s light-coverage foundation. While these work to reveal a radiant, supple complexion, mica and powder pigments promote a smooth, even base.

• Why it’s -approved: Enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid, brightening rose complex and plumping coconut extract, Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin Foundation promises goodness while offering buildable coverage, which helps minimise the appearance of pigmentation and dark spots.
• More to know: One of the most active-rich formulas on the market – and available in 17 shades – it will help to target skin concerns at the same time as delivering a smooth, even complexion.

• Why it’s -approved: This light-reflecting foundation is ideal for mature skin that’s feeling dull and dry and in need of a vitality boost. The silky texture and second-skin finish deliver a blurring effect that gently but effectively hides any areas of unevenness and redness, while the buildable coverage means you can layer until you reach the finish you want. Thanks to biomimetic oat, milk thistle and cacao peptides, skin is protected against blue light and pollution while you wear it
• More to know: Thanks to the clever blend of skincare ingredients in the formula, the formula claims to improve skin’s appearance, clarity and health, even after you’ve taken it off.

• Why we love it: Delivering a fresh, radiant finish that works perfectly on mature skin, this lightweight formula melts into skin with minimal blending and offers a medium coverage finish that’s perfect for wearing from morning to night. The effect is flawless and naturally luminous.
• More to know: If you’re not a fan of a full-on foundation, this is a great option for spot concealing. Use in layers on the areas you really want to cover and buff out gently. The super-natural finish means it blends in seamlessly with your natural skin.

• Why we love it: Mature skin can often read as dull thanks to a loss of moisture as we age and increased signs of ageing. If that sounds familiar, look for a foundation that infuses skin with light-reflecting particles that allow light to bounce off its surface. This antioxidant-rich formula is packed with light-diffusing pigments and blurring spheres to impart a soft-focus effect, while vitamin E improves suppleness and moisture.
• More to know: if you need a foundation that can be put through its paces, this is a good one to try. As well as offering 16 hours of wear, it’s sweat-proof and transfer-resistant.