These BB Creams for Mature Skin Won’t Settle Into Fine Lines and Wrinkles (2025)

This classic BB cream was the most recommended by our experts. Margaret Schwarz, M.D., a dermatologist at Noted Dermatology enjoys its “soothing properties,” she says. “It has SPF 45 for sun protection and ginseng to calm the skin.” It also contains niacinamide and allantoin, which help combat redness and inflammation.

She also loves that it has a slightly thick texture which gives more coverage than you typically get from a BB cream. However, it remains comfortable to wear and doesn’t feel heavy or cakey, Dr. Schwarz explains. The finish is natural and hydrating, “making it ideal for mature skin,” Dr. Kopelman adds.

What reviewers say: “This goes on beautifully, feels amazing, and wears so nicely. This didn’t settle into any fine lines, in fact it helped to minimize their appearance,” one Amazon reviewer wrote. “The color helps to hide imperfections while still allowing my skin to show. The skin care properties are wonderful and I absolutely love that it has SPF.”

Erica Marie Gatt, esthetician and makeup artist as well as celebrity makeup artist Elaina Badro recommend this BB cream that is quickly gaining popularity for its unique gel consistency and expansive shade range. “This one is great for everyday wear and it’s super hydrating!” says Badro. It also contains copper peptides which combat fine lines and wrinkles.

The main downside to many BB creams is their limited shade ranges, usually due to their lighter coverage. This line has more shades than some foundations—making it easy for all, including those with darker skin tones, to find their match.

What reviewers say: “I used this for the first time in almost 100° weather, and it was amazing. My skin stayed fresh, my rosacea didn’t react, and I didn’t have any caking, streaking, or pilling.”

This best-selling BB cream has over 1,400 five-star ratings on Amazon that praise its coverage and protection. It strikes the ideal balance between skincare and makeup by offering an impressive number of shades for a BB cream and containing antioxidants that protect against free radical damage, as well as sunscreen.

What reviewers say: “I just turned 53 years old. I have a fair complexion with mild roscaea. I was looking for something light, natural, and moisturizing. This product is perfect. It’s not cakey and evens out my skin tone with a natural glow. Highly recommend.”

Worn on its own or under makeup, this BB cream will provide matte, even coverage and sun protection. Recommended by Gatt, it contains Tarte’s signature Amazonian clay, which makes it ideal for oily skin because the clay particles work to absorb excess greasiness. Mineral particles also diffuse the product and blur the look of fine lines, which is why it makes a great foundation primer for more glamorous looks.

What reviewers say: “I love this product! I use my regular skin serum and moisturizer and then apply this as my foundation. It covers well, feels so smooth and light on my skin, and works wonderfully for SPF for your face. I am 66 years old.”

Gatt recommends this hydrating formula that offers lightweight coverage that feels and looks like skin. It’s marketed as a multi-tasking, three-in-one product: a moisturizer, an SPF, and makeup. It’s intentionally dewy, which will work with many mature skin types, but if you don’t need the extra glow, there’s also a matte version.

What reviewers say: “I’ve been using this product for a decade now and pray it will never get discontinued! My skin is happy with this product and I love how it looks - it disappears into my face and evens out my tone nicely. Have gotten many compliments while wearing it and astonished reactions from friends who have seen me while applying it.”

This brand claims to have begun the BB cream trend with this formula in 1967—and it’s still going strong, which is reason enough to try it out. It contains a unique blend of ingredients that aim to correct your skin issues while covering them up, which include antioxidants, nourishing botanical oils and shea butter, calming allantoin, and “the hero ingredient,” licorice root extract, says Christina Drusio, M.D., brand co-owner and a medical specialist of dermatology and venereology, “which can make the skin more even, reduces inflammation, provides antioxidant protection, soothes irritation, has antimicrobial properties, and helps retain moisture at the same time,” she says.

What reviewers say: “I look younger and my face feels cool and smooth again! I can say with confidence that this is a GREAT product line.”

If you struggle with dryness, this option from MISSHA may be just what your makeup bag is missing. “This BB cream provides medium to full coverage with a dewy finish,” says Dr. Kopelman. “It contains hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts, as well as SPF protection, making it a great option for mature skin.”

What reviewers say: “I’ve been STRUGGLING with makeup in my 40s. What used to look amazing on my skin now looks cakey, too dry, or highlights my wrinkles and pores...I’m obsessed. I can build it up for more coverage, or use a damp brush or blender for sheer coverage. It doesn’t seem to oxidize into a yellow or orange tint and never looks muddy. My skin looks so glowy but NOT greasy.”

“Although technically a CC cream, this functions similarly to a BB cream and is excellent for mature skin,” says Dr. Kopelman. “It offers full coverage with a radiant finish and includes hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamins, as well as high SPF protection.” That’s why it’s been a fan favorite for years.

What reviewers say: “This is my hands down all-time favorite makeup. I have been using it for years and have tried other brands because of cost or hype and always end up going back. The quality of this CC makeup is incredible. It offers full coverage while not being heavy or cakey. It has a beautiful dewy finish that goes strong all day. I actually have quite a bit of hyperpigmentation, broken blood vessels, and dark circles under my eyes, yet I pretty regularly get comments on how beautiful my skin is (it’s definitely the makeup). Although it is pricey, a little goes a long way and it lasts forever.”

This tinted sunscreen functions like a BB cream and is expert-recommended for those who prefer a no-makeup makeup look. The formula “has a really nice hydrating base tint with light reflecting particles to leave a dewy finish and of course SPF,” says Laura Scott, M.D., F.A.A.D., a board-certified dermatologist and Sun Bum partner.

What reviewers say: “I’ve tried quite a few different sunblocks for my face, and they all feel way too thick and make my face feel oily. This is my absolute favorite that I’ve ever used! It leaves such a nice glow and honestly makes my skin look great.”

For under $10 on sale, there’s little reason not to try this pick recommended by Gatt. It goes on white and contains color-shifting pigments that adjust to your skin tone. (However, the base shade you choose—fair, light, medium, or deep—will give it a starting point.) This technology quickly counteracts redness or discoloration with a simple fingertip application—no brushes or blending sponges needed.

What reviewers say: “This product was a game changer for me. I’m not one for wearing heavy makeup. A little dab goes a long way to even out your skin tone. The coverage is really good. I have purchased several times”

In most cases, a BB cream will perform better than a full-coverage foundation on mature skin. “Typically, BB creams have built-in hydration and can act as skincare while also offering buildable coverage,” explains Gatt. “They’re packed with hydrating and plumping ingredients, so you won’t experience ‘crepiness’ or patchy-looking skin.”

BB creams are designed to smooth, hydrate, illuminate, and provide coverage, Gatt adds. “You will also find that a BB cream can multi-task so you can skip a primer and concealer if you like a more natural look.”

“When selecting a BB cream for mature skin, it’s important to look for ingredients that provide hydration, anti-aging benefits, and sun protection,” says Dr. Kopelman. “Key ingredients to consider include hyaluronic acid for its hydrating properties, peptides and antioxidants (like vitamins C and E) for their anti-aging effects, and broad-spectrum SPF to protect against UV damage.”

She continues: “The texture should be lightweight and blendable, offering sheer to medium coverage that can be built up if needed. A BB cream with a dewy or satin finish can help give the skin a healthy, youthful glow without emphasizing fine lines or dryness.”

We spoke to Hannah Kopelman, D.O., dermatologist at Kopelman Aesthetic Surgery; Margaret Schwarz, M.D., dermatologist at Noted Dermatology, Christina Drusio, M.D., medical specialist of dermatology and venereology; Laura Scott, M.D., F.A.A.D., a board-certified dermatologist and Sun Bum partner; Erica Marie Gatt, esthetician and makeup artist; and Elaina Badro, celebrity makeup artist. We also sifted through countless online reviews to find the best BB creams for mature skin.