Top 5 anti-ageing foundations

Find the best foundation

For most of us, foundation is an essential beauty buy so it\'s vital to choose the right one. Yanar Alkayat trials five wrinkle-busting formulas.

Shiseido Hydro Liquid Compact

What\'s in the bottle? It\'s a convenient foundation compact containing a formula that is just as moisturising as its bottle counterparts. Compact foundations can be drying but technology has advanced and this one glides on like a dream.

Anti-ageing benefits? Its water base means it\'s great if your skin needs extra hydration. It also includes light-giving and colour-correcting technologies and moisture agents for mature skin.

How to apply? Use the applicator sponge from the centre of the face outwards. For a sheerer coverage, slightly moisten the sponge first. Make sure you clean sponges regularly by washing in warm water and mild shampoo.

£31.50; www.shiseido.co.uk

Dr Perricone No Foundation Foundation

What\'s in the bottle? A light foundation that comes in just one colour - tricky to believe but it does the job thanks to its translucent formula. A very glowy result so if you need to perk up dull skin this is a great choice, but the coverage is light, almost like a tinted foundation - ideal for good skins who just want need to even out skin tone and look fresh for the day.

Anti-ageing benefits? It contains a natural sunscreen - essential to protect skin from external damage - and lots of light-reflecting pigments to brighten up skin. The sheeny formula will give a glow to skin without heavy cover-up, which can often emphasise wrinkles and fine lines.

How to apply? You can apply like moisturiser, patting into skin - the translucent colour means there\'s less chance of tell-tell lines.

£41; www.perriconemd.co.uk

By Terry Eclat Opulent Nutri-Lifting Foundation

What\'s in the bottle? A pinky, flesh-coloured formula that comes in a one-colour-fits-all shade. Amazingly, it blends into different coloured skins without a glitch and feels very soft to apply and stunning on the face.

Anti-ageing benefits? Yes, lots. There are 14 anti-ageing ingredients included in this little pot of wonder - antioxidants to protect skin, clever correctors to smooth out imperfections and hyaluronic acid to add moisture.

How to apply? Best applied with a foundation brush for optimum control and even coverage - and it\'s less messy than fingers.

£91, www.spacenk.com

Daniel Sandler Super Mineral Make-up

What\'s in the bottle? A mineral liquid foundation, which means no unnecessary ingredients such as talc, fragrance and oil. Instead, natural minerals such as mica and skin-friendly vitamins make up the formula, giving it real skin benefits. 

Anti-ageing benefits? The light-reflecting properties in mineral foundation are great for combating dull, lifeless skin and liquid versions are better than powder at filming over fine lines. This particular one is super-soft and moisturising - ideal for ageing skin that\'s constantly in need of extra hydration. It also contains a sunscreen and a blend of antioxidants to help protect face from further damage.

How to apply? Lightly pat into skin around the eyes, nose and mouth.

£21, www.beautique.com; Urban Retreat, Harrods; call 020 7893 8333 

Dior Capture Totale High Definition Serum Foundation

What\'s in the bottle? A creamy foundation with ‘HD Liquid Crystals\', which means a high-tech coverage that hides all imperfections. If you like a full coverage foundation, this is great as you\'ll get that healthy glow with an unbeatable all-day coverage.

Anti-ageing benefits? It comes from the Capture Totale anti-ageing range so it\'s infused with skincare ingredients such as Alpha Longoza Complex (extracts from the Madagascan Longoza plant), and is full of smoothing polymers so glides on smoothly, covering fine lines and imperfections.

How to apply? Using a brush will give you more control so your coverage is smooth and even across all of your features.

£59; available nationwide

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