Some fortunate women have faces that hardly wrinkle at all as they age, while others wind up with deep crevices. In response, many cosmetic companies now sell anti-wrinkle products, including anti-wrinkle foundation.
Everyone knows moisturizer makes wrinkles appear smoother. So, it makes sense that a moisturizing foundation or a tinted moisturizer would help to hide your wrinkles. If your wrinkles are a bit deeper, however, you may want to use a foundation primer. First, apply moisturizer to a clean face. Follow the moisturizer with a foundation primer, preferably one that contains silica. The primer will essentially fill in the wrinkles. Lastly, apply a sheer amount of liquid foundation that contains a moisturizer. (Never go heavy with foundation; a caked-on, thick application will actually accentuate your wrinkles.) Follow up with a dusting of light translucent powder.
The other way a foundation may minimize the look of wrinkles is by actually treating the skin. Some foundations include wrinkle-reducing agents in the formula. Retinol is a popular ingredient in anti-aging foundations. This is an antioxidant, a derivative of vitamin A that, in theory, increases cell replacement and builds collagen. Peptides are also popular ingredients. They're small proteins thought to attack toxins and encourage collagen. AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) and vitamins C and E are also found in wrinkle-reducing makeup.
While makeup advertisers may claim their foundations include these wrinkle-fighters, there's no guarantee the products contain enough of those ingredients to actually make a difference in reducing your wrinkles. Check the ingredients list to be sure the anti-aging ingredient is toward the top of the list, which may indicate a high concentration. For absolute certainty, you may want to ask your dermatologist for prescription-strength serums.
Here are few more tips on applying foundation to minimize the look of wrinkles:
Don't over-apply foundation; it will cake into the wrinkles and exaggerate the creases. Instead, use a lightweight, rather than thick, foundation and remove excess liquid with a sponge.
If you have oily skin, you may not want to use oily agents such as Retinol and vitamin E.
If you're very fair, have sensitive skin or a skin condition such as Rosacea, consult your dermatologist before you choose an anti-wrinkle foundation. Anti-wrinkle formulas may not just be extra irritating to your skin, they may make your skin more sensitive to the sun as well.
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