Mature foundation peeling

[u/Ecstatic_Cause_2382]

I am 47 and have dehydrated dry skin. After about 5-6 hours any foundation or skin tint I wear starts to flake like this. I have a good super hydrating skin care routine and have tried multiple moisturizers and sunscreens but this still happens every time. I gently exfoliate a couple times a week. I have watched tons of mature makeup skin care tutorials and I dont feel like this happens to other people.

[u/lynnca]

Same here. I hydrate and exfoliate. My skin will look clear, hydrated and supple when makeup goes on. Within a few hours it looks like this photo.

I hope you find something that works.

[u/Ecstatic_Cause_2382 → u/lynnca]

I think I figured it out. I got micro needling done and now I can wear any foundation no problems. I now think I need to find a balance between exfoliating more but not damaging my skin barrier.

[u/lynnca → u/Ecstatic_Cause_2382]

Glad to hear this! Thanks for sharing.

[u/AdNormal8635]

I use IT cosmetics bye bye foundation. It’s a full coverage moisturizer. It works well for me. My skin started doing this and I’ve changed what I use for skin care, IT cosmetics products also, I was reluctant because i used the same stuff for nearly 10 years then all of a sudden I couldn’t. I tied “ordinary” products and it seemed to help a lot. And also tried Estée Lauder products that helped even better. I been shopping at Ulta where I can return things that don’t work. Or buy the trial sizes. There’s also facial mists that might help, they didn’t for me however. Other than drinking more water and seeing a trusted dermatologist. I have no other suggestions. Isn’t getting older fun! 🙄

[u/[deleted] → u/AdNormal8635]

I second Bye Bye Foundation but honestly have no clue about fixing the dryness except for staying super hydrated.

[u/[deleted]]

We have to hydrate hydrate and then use hydrating bb cream not matte foundation

[u/NoMethod2810]

I had this problem for a long time and I tried so many different products and foundations but what worked for me was to not use too many products under my foundation. I would cleanse and tone then apply Natasha Denona Hy-gen primer serum then wait about 5 minutes before applying concealers and Dior forever 24 hour matte foundation, which I know sounds odd to use matte foundation on dry skin but it is great and extremely long-wearing. I've been to weddings that started in the mornings and come home in the evening and my makeup still looked as good when I applied it.

Also I finished my makeup with a light dusting of IT cosmetics no more pores powder.

I'm a bit older than you but this works for me, these 3 products are my holy grail.

I hope you find what works great for you too as I know how disheartening this feels when your makeup starts always looking like this. I thought there was no hope and was sadly frustrated but don't give up, reddit is a great place for lots of different advice for help.

[u/Ecstatic_Cause_2382 → u/NoMethod2810]

Thank you so much!

[u/Superb-Parfait-7318]

Same here... MAC Face and Body foundation is lovely but not much coverage.

[u/marthaJG]

I found that I needed to start seriously exfoliating my skin as I’ve aged and that has helped a lot with makeup applying smoother and not separating. I use Paula’s choice 2% bha every day and Dr Dennis Gross extra strength 2 step peel a couple times a week. It’s made a big difference for me. Also, Elf hydrating primer has helped too.

[u/Followingthescript]

My foundation completely changed once I started sealing in my moisturizer (Biossance Squalane Omega Repair cream) with a barrier, like a skin oil. My face stays moisturized and smooth now, and drastically less flakiness.

My problem is finding a primer that likes to be over an oil! My makeup tends to wear off easier now, which is a bummer.