Top 5 Foundations for Women Over 40

Smashbox High Definition Foundation gives a flawless finish, but with a kick. They have come up with this special formulation that actually makes your skin healthier from the inside out. They also offer a built in time-released moisturizer that last all day, as well as extra all day firming benefits. This great HD foundation is also oil-free, comes in a pump dispenser so there will be no contamination, and is available 13 shades.

Arden's Intervene makeup foundation is a definite must-have if you are beginning to see any fine lines or wrinkles. They claim that it will give your skin a firmer look and actually delay the appearance of wrinkles. I have seen some before and after for this foundation and have to say that it definitely seems to follow through.

Other pluses include a soft and natural finish, it's 100% oil free, it gives a medium to full coverage, lasts all day, contains vitamin C and E, and comes in a very wide variety of shades. The great part about the shade selection is that it is available in 12 shades, from the very lightest to a pretty good darker tone.

Lancome has an entire line of Absolue products to help with aging, and the foundation makeup is a great finishing step. The texture of the foundation is very soft and nice, so it applies very easily. Absolue works hard to even out your complexion while giving you a medium to full coverage, without settling into fine lines and wrinkles.

Lancome's breakthrough technology actually works to rejuvenate your skin as well as help with your skin's suppleness. Absolue also works to restore moisture that has been lost in your skin. Finally, it comes in a pump container so there is no contamination, and it is available in 12 shades.

Clinique's Repairwear is a great full coverage, oil-free, foundation. It evens out your skin tone as well as concealing any imperfections. Repairwear tackles any problems you may be having with loss of moisture, which also helps to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. When you add in the extra boost of antioxidants and flawless finish, your skin may wonder where it's been all its life. It's available in 12 great shades from very fair to medium.

L'Oreal has a great foundation idea that also gives you a great little foundation brush to boot. Age Perfect offers a brighter complexion, a restoration of your skin's elasticity, a replenishment of moisture that is lost in your skin, and it won't settle into fine lines and wrinkles.

The foundation makeup comes in a great little jar, which is accompanied by the foundation brush. It offers a medium coverage and is available in 12 great shades. If the department store foundations are too much of a budget buster right now, you may want to give L'Oreal's Age Perfect Makeup a shot.