And, unlike a liquid foundation, powder foundations are often less irritating since "it sits on the surface of the skin and doesn't penetrate it as easily," says Los Angeles-based makeup artist Robin Black, "It's also great for humid weather and oily skin types." Black is also a fan of hybrid formulas that transform into a powder finish, as these also tend to work better on mature skin than traditional powders. For our review of the best powder foundations for mature skin, we enlisted the help of multiple editors, writers, contributors, and makeup artists to review the products.