The 9 Best Anti-Aging Foundations of 2020

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Thanks to a potent combo of endless news alerts/a busy work schedule/a constant sense of existential dread, this past year has not been kind to my complexion. Case in point: let me point to all of the above as having accelerated the aging process of my skin. I'm starting to notice fine lines where there was previously smooth skin, and the little furrow between my brows doesn't quite go away when my face is in a natural resting state. So, I kicked my anti-aging skincare routine into high gear, and also picked up an assortment of anti-aging foundations. They're seriously like magic wands, immediately making your skin look better, and they also work overtime to combat fine lines, sagging skin, and dullness. It's an all-around win. Infused with powerhouse anti-aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and retinol, these foundation picks do more than cover, they help in the long run, too.

Below, are the best anti-aging foundations I've found, tried, and tested.

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This foundation acts like Spanx for your face. It contains a skin-contouring blend of ingredients that instantly makes your face look more lifted, plus vitamin E and caffeine for anti-aging.

Buy on Amazon

The mainstays of this drugstore find are that it's super sheer (perfect for those looking for light coverage), and it contains wrinkle-fighting retinol. The only downside: the lack of a wide color range.

Buy on Algenist.com

A blend of algae is infused into this wrinkle-fighting foundation. The word "lightweight" gets tossed around a lot when describing foundation, but this one truly is thanks to its serum-like formula that feels silky to apply and leaves skin looking naturally glowy.

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This is a non-cakey, drugstore buy that's infused with a powerful form of vitamin A called retinyl palmitate, which helps fine lines look less apparent over time.

Buy on Nordstrom

This foundation boasts a multitude of skin-saving ingredients, like grapeseed oil and vitamin E, along with instant skin-perfecting micro-pearls. (Read: It works overtime to improve the look of skin while also making it look immediately radiant.)

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These weightless drops feel like a serum when you apply them and dry down into a slightly matte finish that doesn't settle into lines. DMAE, a compound that helps aging, and neuropeptides work to make skin soft, supple, and firm.

Buy on Bloomingdales

A silky foundation that manages to make skin look airbrushed despite being basically weightless. The mushroom and bamboo infused formula sinks into skin for supple, silky coverage.

Buy on Sephora

The ingredient list of this full-coverage foundation reads like a high-end serum. A potent blend of mushrooms (to improve texture and firmness), hyaluronic acid (for deep hydration), and vitamin C (to brighten) work in tandem to give skin a youthful glow.

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This standout product is known for its distinctive full-coverage effect that manages to feel (and look!) like you're wearing nothing on your face. In addition to being like an Instagram filter IRL, it's also packed with a powerhouse anti-aging blend of collagen, peptides, niacin, and antioxidants that work together to fight wrinkles and brighten skin.

While aging is a natural part of life, if you're looking to brighten up your complexion, we highly recommend one of the anti-aging foundations mentioned above. Make sure you know what you want out of the product, and you'll be good to go.

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