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Historically, at least a few trends every year are shocking in nature. Did I think I’d wake up one day in fall 2021 and realize I have a full stack of sweater vests in my closet that I rotate through every week? No, but that’s where the year has brought me. Another thing that feels shocking? That regular folk are now wearing leather pants on a regular Tuesday afternoon.

No longer a back-of-the-closet item that’s reserved for last-minute Sandy from Grease Halloween costumes, faux leather has been spotted on everything over the past year, and pants are at the top of that list.

The thing about them is that unlike jackets or tops, there’s a lot of room for error in a faux-leather pant. You buy the wrong pair, and you’ll be squeaking down the street, constricted and uncomfortable every time you brave leaving the house in the them; it’s something that has (very unfortunately) happened to me many times—until now.

 

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Abercrombie has been consistently stepping up their game for the past couple of years, and I’ve found myself reaching for their pieces in my closet constantly. I truly have not been disappointed by a single item I’ve gotten from them as of late, so when I saw that they had a version of their famous ’90s high rise jeans in faux leather, I immediately ordered them.

 

 

Abercrombie’s jeans are some of my all-time favorites, and a big part of that is because of their fit. I am generally a size 27 in pants, but a lot of straight-leg pairs haven’t quite fit right because I have some muscular thighs to account for. I’ve found that their Curve Love line is my absolute ideal fit of pants, as they have an extra two inches of material through the hip and thigh. Those two inches have made a world of difference for me and have given me some of the best-fitting pants I have ever found (and, honestly, ones I’d pay much more for given how high-quality they are).

When I slid these pants out of the package, I knew they were a hit right away. Unlike many faux-leather materials, they felt buttery soft and lightweight, and when I put them on, I genuinely did not want to take them off. The other faux-leather pants I own are a nightmare because the inside is almost a fleece-like material, which makes my legs hot, sweaty, and stuck—not ideal. These were both flexible and breathable, which made them feel more comfortable than even my favorite jeans.

The fit of these is absolutely true to size. They also come in their standard jean fit, multiple colors, and a cropped and skinny version. I am absolutely in love with this deep, rich brown, especially with the creams and burgundies in my closet this time of year, but the black are a classic that I’m planning to pick up as well. 

I’ve spent a lot of time (and far too much money) trying to find an inexpensive but high-quality pair of faux-leather pants, and my mission has finally come to a close. Don’t waste your time trying to find something better than these—as someone who has tried just about every brand of faux-leather pants on the market, these are the best bang for your buck. 

 

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Regardless of age, your perfect foundation is likely one that does a pretty great job camouflaging your unique skin concerns while giving you a flawless finish. However, there comes a time where you might want to enlist in one of the best foundations for mature skin the market has to offer. We're here to guide you on the best options that address things like fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture — you know, all naturally occurring things that happen when you live long enough to acquire infinite experience and wisdom.

As you grow older, your complexion gains texture, but that's nothing to fret about. You just need to know what you're dealing with when choosing what makeup products to buy. "Fine — or not so fine — lines and larger pores can make foundation look mask-like at best and incredibly unflattering at the worst," explains makeup artist Fiona Stiles. "Finding a [hydrating] foundation that melts into the skin is paramount for looking fresh. Anything too heavy will settle into lines and do the opposite of what you're looking for." 

Makeup artist Tony Tulve recommends choosing liquid foundations, as they "act more like a second skin" and leaning into the "less is more" philosophy when it comes to application. (You'll see what we mean when you read through this list.) 

Once you've landed on your dream formula, the key is to only dot foundation in the areas you need coverage the most, instead of slathering it on all over, which makeup artist Nick Barose says can read as "severe." Tulve suggests tapping the product in with your fingers, blending outwards as needed, and using minimal powder — as it can emphasize lines and texture, the very things you're probably trying to downplay.

Now that you've gotten the low-down, we present to you 21 of the best foundations for mature skin, hand-picked from experienced makeup artists. Most of these options are spiked with moisture-boosting ingredients that never result in cakey finishes and are ideal for enhancing the innate beauty of older skin.

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  BLK/OPL True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

  BLK/OPL's True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 glides on like butter and provides a full-coverage, velvet-smooth finish without budging or fading for hours — and no, it doesn't seep into fine lines or pores. This foundation stick, which comes in 21 shades specifically made for deeper skin tones, is also formulated with vitamins C and E, which work together to hydrate while delivering skin-nourishing antioxidant properties. This under-$15 foundation is also a Best of Beauty Awards winner.

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  Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Skin Foundation

  Are we really surprised that Dame Pat McGrath gets the votes of two professional makeup artists, Lavonne and Tulve, with her Best of Beauty-winning Sublime Skin Foundation? "The foundation is seamless and looks like a second skin — and it can be worn by the youngest teen to Dame royalty," Lavonne tells Allure. 

  Tulve also points out that the fluid-like formula self-sets (meaning, no need for powder) and "boosts natural hydration," thanks to the addition of glycerin. The carefully curated shade range features 36 shades that cover light, light-medium, medium, medium-deep, and deep skin tones, as well as neutral, warm, and cool undertones — because you simply can't expect less than perfection from Mother.

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  Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation

  Makeup artist Delina Medhin tells Allure that the skin-like finish of Wander Beauty's Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation is perfect for any skin tone and "can be applied with hands very easily." Not only will people of every skill level find the doe-foot applicator easy to work with, but it's also packed with calming centella asiatica, tone-evening niacinamide, and alpha-hydroxy-acid-infused lotus extract to "reduce redness in the skin and cover hyperpigmentation," she explains. 

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  Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation

  Constantly name-dropped by makeup artists and makeup wearers alike, the Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation has earned its icon status with ample accolades, including an Allure Best of Beauty Award. Makeup artist and photographer Beau Nelson counts Meghan Markle's favorite foundation as a go-to for mature clients due to its soft-focus finish and weightless texture.

  Medhin says that the hydrating formula is ideal for someone looking for minimal coverage, but her advice is to always moisturize regardless. "It's the first step to beautiful makeup," she shares.

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  Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation

  If dropping over $50 on a bottle of foundation is out of the question, we suggest checking out Sephora Collection's Best Skin Ever Foundation. Not only is it reasonably priced and comes in an extensive 50-shade range, but the light-to-medium-coverage formula actually lives up to its lofty "Best Skin Ever" name by infusing skin-care benefits.

  Similar to your favorite moisturizers, it's spiked with three all-star hydrating ingredients: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, which attract water to the skin and maintain a healthy barrier. What you're left with is a naturally dewy complexion free of visible lines and texture. Allure staff writer Nicola Dall'Asen says the gel-like formula becomes "virtually undetectable" once it's blended into the skin, which means it's a winner in our books.

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  Face Atelier Ultra Foundation Pro

  Count Tulve amongst the fanbase for the silicone-based, oil-free Face Atelier Ultra Foundation Pro, which has a built-in primer and self-sets — thus cutting down your base routine to one easy step. But the real stars of this buildable, sheer-to-full formula are the "optical blurring pigments [that] diminish texture and fine lines" which, in the absence of powder, leaves a dewy finish that lasts all day. 

  While there are only 14 complexion shades in total, Face Atelier offers four "adjuster" shades (white, brown, black-brown, and mango red) to deepen, lighten, or customize the formula to match specific undertones.

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  Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

  Once you try Ilia's Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 for yourself, you'll instantly understand why it earned itself an Allure 2020 Best of Beauty Award. Infused with moisturizing ingredients such as squalane, shea butter, niacinamide, and sodium hyaluronate, it imparts a finish that can be best described as impossibly glowy and fresh-faced. 

  If that wasn't enough to convince you, the light-to-medium-coverage base doubles as a mineral sunscreen that provides more than the dermatologist-recommended broad-spectrum SPF 30, so you stay protected against UVA and UVB rays.

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  BareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

  This classic foundation has been a favorite of ours for as long as we can remember for its full-coverage finish. Each of the 30 shades of BareMinerals' Original Liquid Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 comes infused with hydrating squalane, firming peptides, and texture-refining minerals. These ingredients — along with the foundation's naturally radiant, skin-like finish — work hand-in-hand so your complexion can look its best, with or without makeup.

  $35 at Sephora

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  Make Up For Ever Reboot Foundation

  Dry skin types will instantly welcome the Best of Beauty-winning Make Up For Ever Reboot Foundation, which plumps skin and resists settling into fine lines. Beneath its radiant, satin finish, this lightweight liquid foundation is packed with moisture-attracting glycerin and ginseng to support natural collagen production. We're willing to bet that the serum-like formula won't even feel like you have any makeup on at all.

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  IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skin Care

  IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skin Care functions more like a tinted serum than a foundation. The "Skin Care" in its name refers to ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and vitamin E, which minimize the appearance of pores and unwanted texture while contributing to a radiant finish. Allure senior commerce writer Sarah Han says the buildable formula lends her skin "a layer of noticeable evenness and brightness, while not looking caked on or overly done." 

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  L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup

  L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup is one of the most popular drugstore foundations out there with a seriously impressive shade range (37 in total) to boot. We'd be remiss to not mention that it has won multiple Best of Beauty and Readers' Choice Awards, so the fanfare is absolutely real. Plus, it's been honored with Nelson's stamp of approval, thanks to its fresh, lightweight finish and buildable coverage.

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  Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation

  Chantecaille's Future Skin Foundation features an innovative gel-cream texture and radiant finish, making it a favorite of both Nelson and fellow makeup artist Molly Stern. "It feels amazing on and has enough dewiness even for mature skin," Stern says. "The coverage is sheer but very buildable for the days when you need more."

  What's more: You'll discover a slew of soothing ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, and antioxidant-rich green tea, which work in harmony to calm distressed skin and minimize redness and irritation.

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  Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation

  Nelson reaches for Tom Ford's Traceless Soft Matte Foundation for a smooth, renewed-looking finish that looks like skin but fancier. This medium-to-full-coverage base is spiked with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E to avoid any sort of drama with fine lines and wrinkles. As a result, it's even suitable for oily skin types that are prone to blemishes.

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  Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Cushion Foundation

  Stern can rely on Clé de Peau's Radiant Cushion Compact Foundation for clients with "very dry skin," thanks to the luxe formula's sheer-to-medium, hydrating coverage. The hands-free cushion format is also perfect for touching up on-the-go to ensure you stay glowing all day long.

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  La Mer The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation

  Another go-to for Nelson, La Mer's The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation pushes the boundaries of what we have come to expect from our makeup. Infused with the brand's hero ingredient, Miracle Broth (which includes soothing fermented sea kelp), the foundation hydrates skin while also offering antioxidant and SPF 20 protection. (As a reminder, dermatologists recommend wearing an SPF of at least 30, so keep your go-to sunscreen on hand regardless.)

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  Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation

  Hydrating your skin is paramount at every age, and an easy way to get a naturally smooth glow is to look for a foundation that packs a nourishing punch. "The Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation features a creamy formula with coconut oil and vegetable-derived squalane, giving it buildable coverage that isn't matte or cakey and won't settle into lines," explains the brand's founder and makeup artist Gucci Westman. She even used it for Gwenyth Paltrow's wedding day makeup, which is a true testament to its longevity and medium-to-full-coverage foundation.

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  Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint

  The name itself is music to the ears of dry skin types. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint is an Allure Best of Beauty winner that doesn't sacrifice hydration for coverage — that's the whole idea with this drugstore foundation tint. The big doe-foot applicator makes application a breeze, which in turn, makes the job of blending even easier. Use a damp makeup sponge to really set it in for a seamless finish.

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  Surratt Beauty Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

  If you're a fan of those nifty click-pen concealers (don't ever change, YSL Touche Éclat), you'll likely fall head over heels for Surratt Beauty's jumbo-sized Surreal Skin Foundation Wand, which dispenses foundation evenly and never cakes on mature skin. "The built-in brush allows you to achieve perfect coverage as it buffs the product into your skin, and the formula is just dreamy," Stiles says. "It creates a perfectly even canvas and never settles into pores or fine lines."

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  Sisley Paris Sisleÿa Le Teint Foundation

  Sisley Paris's Sisleÿa Le Teint Foundation has the Barose mom stamp of approval, and it's easy to see why. The oil-free formula imparts a radiant glow while offering skin-firming benefits — via potent ingredients like soy peptide extract, which stimulates collagen production — over continued use.

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  La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-In-Foundation

  La Prairie's ultra-luxe Skin Caviar Essence-In-Foundation is a game-changer for its velvety emulsion texture and potent formula infused with hydrating and firming caviar water — the same stuff found in many of the brand's skin-care products. The only downside, though? It's only available in eight shades, but here's to hoping for a shade expansion in the future.

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  Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation

  Japanese brand Koh Gen Do's Maifanshi Moisture Foundation has won fans worldwide with its light-diffusing, ultra-hydrating formula — Barose being one of them. In regards to older skin, "[Look for a] liquid foundation that hydrates, tones down redness, blurs lines, but can also be worn sheer," he says. Jojoba seed oil (which helps reduce sebum production), squalane, and shea butter are just a few standout ingredients that'll contribute to a healthy-looking, wrinkle-free complexion.

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Until pretty recently, I would have classified myself as a saver. I had some money saved, so that meant I was a natural saver, right? But after a weekend trip with some friends who are saving pros, I realized that I’m actually not a great saver. They tracked deals, had zero interest in small impulse purchases while out, and knew their budget down to the nickel. I don’t track a budget and don’t have a running tally in my head of how much things cost or how much I’ve spent in a given week or month.

I’ve been mistakenly thinking that I’m a great saver, but what I realized is that I’ve learned how to save despite being a spender by nature. I save because over the years, I’ve set up a series of nudges to help me succeed. None of these nudges are huge actions or changes that leave me feeling deprived; they’re small, little routines that help me make the right decisions about how to spend and save my money. Below are the “nudges” that have worked for me, but use these examples to create your own ways to save money that make choosing to save easy and non-restrictive.

 

Use autopay to put money into saving and investments

You probably already know that you should pay yourself first, meaning you put away money into saving and investment accounts before paying for anything else. Sounds great in theory, right? But let’s say you just got a paycheck, and while you know that you should transfer $500 to savings, you’ve also got that vacation coming up and want to leave a little extra in your checking account just in case, so you’ll add $500 to your savings when you get back. Spoiler alert: This was consistently me, and I never made the transfer later.

To make sure money is actually going into your savings or investments, use autopay so you don’t have to make a decision. Set up an automatic transfer from your checking account to your savings as soon as your paycheck hits your account (and don’t forget to take advantage of any employer retirement plan contributions that you can make automatically as well). I haven’t missed a month of hitting my savings goal since setting it up automatically.

 

Create a barrier

One of the biggest factors that has helped me save money is that I keep my checking account at one bank and my savings account at another. This may seem like an incredibly small thing to do and maybe even seem inconvenient or unnecessary, but it has made a huge impact in keeping me from overspending. Having a barrier between my two accounts and two different “types” of money (one for my present self and one for my future self) keeps my savings account out of sight and out of mind. It also keeps me from accessing the savings account funds too easily. If I want a little extra cash, it’s not easy to transfer it from savings to checking—it takes 2-3 days, and by that time, I’ve decided against taking from savings anyway. 

 

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Know your spending triggers

Self-awareness is always key, and getting to know what triggers you to spend is crucial to avoiding spending more than you’re comfortable with. Spending triggers can be people, situations, or stores (looking at you, Target) that make it difficult for you to stay within a budget. For example, my trigger was stress shopping after work. On my commute home I’d drive past a Nordstrom Rack, and after a long, stressful day, I’d find myself automatically pulling into the parking lot and roaming the aisles for 45 minutes looking for deals. Once I realized that stress was my spending trigger, I looked for ways to destress that didn’t involve my wallet. I changed my route home from work and found other, less expensive things to do to help me relieve stress. Once you know your spending triggers, you can identify how to fix them or avoid putting yourself in that situation. 

 

Master the pause

This is not a tip just for your finances but can be applied to your whole life, and it’s just about being more mindful and intentional about every decision you make. I first got the idea to be more intentional from Marie Kondo. The idea to organize (and keep vs. donate) based off of what sparks joy really resonated with me: Why couldn’t the same principle be applied to personal finance as well? Now, before I’m about to buy anything (and I mean anything), I pause and ask myself, “Will this make me happier than [insert the other thing I’d like to buy or save for]?” Pausing and asking the question helps me reflect on whether or not I’m making a mindless purchase or if that $20 shirt from Target really does bring me joy. I’ve saved myself from a lot of mindless purchases that didn’t actually make me happier, and I saved my money for purchases that truly are worth it. 

 

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Set exciting goals

A trip to South Africa had been on my travel wish list for 10 years, but a trip across the globe was not going to be cheap. Having a goal that truly excited me taught me how to prioritize savings. I started saving money I didn’t even realize I was spending (like would I rather call an Uber or take the bus and put the money toward my trip?). Having a goal that excited me every time I thought about it made saving money so much easier than just thinking I should have savings or focusing on retirement alone. I viewed all of my purchases as tradeoffs, which taught me that not only can I save, but I can also be great at saving. If I had set an indiscriminate goal to just “save more,” there is no way I would have saved as much as I did.

 

Embrace technology

I’m a big fan of using technology to make everything in life easier: for transportation, to call a handyman, and to order food. So why not use an app to help me become more of a saver? There are plenty of apps that will help make saving easier, but don’t depend on them to do all the saving for you. I like to think of apps as the icing on the cake: I’ve already saved my automatic amount, but I layer on an additional routine to save change that I don’t notice in the moment but adds up in the long run. One of my favorite apps is Qapital for functions like rounding up each purchase to save the spare change, or setting weekly spending targets.

 

Increase by 1 percent

During a behavioral economics class in business school, I learned about routines that help prevent individuals from sabotaging their financial future. One routine that particularly stood out to me was auto-escalation, or an automatic option to systematically increase your retirement plan contributions by 1 percent each year. I took this concept to my personal life and started implementing my own auto-escalation. With the automatic transfer to savings that I set up for the beginning of each month, every few months, I would increase it by 1 percent. Spoiler: I didn’t even miss that money. Over the past few years of trying this technique, I’ve been able to double the amount saved each month without feeling like I’m missing any spending money.

 

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