Anti-Aging Finishing Powder Minimizes Fine Lines

Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee,

My makeup looks fine until I use a powder to set my foundation. Then, I started noticing tiny lines under my eyes, on my cheeks and near my mouth. I think the powder accentuates my wrinkles and I am only 33 years old. I use an anti-wrinkle lotion and foundation. I need powder to have a matte and less shiny look.

Signed,

Particular about powder

Dear Particular about powder,

Finishing powder does not need to be applied all over the face. Use just a little powder to touch up the shiny t-zone areas such as the forehead, nose, and chin. Do not use finishing powder on your cheeks, near your eyes or the sides of your mouth.

Anti-aging finishing powder will not eliminate wrinkles, but can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Look for products with anti-aging ingredients such as vitamins A (retinol), C (ascorbyl palmitate or tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), E (tocopheryl acetate), and other antioxidants.

Generally overall positive reviews were given to some anti-aging finishing powders from consumers at Avon.com, HSN.com, Makeupalley.com, or Sephora.com.

11 TOP RATED ANTI-AGING FINISHING POWDERS (alphabetical with approximate price):

1. Avon Anew Beauty Age-Transforming Pressed Powder SPF 15 ($12) contains plant extracts, vitamins A and E.

2. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Skin Smoothing Loose Powder ($30).

3. Exuviance CoverBlend Anti-aging Finishing Powder ($18) contains polyhydroxy acid.

4. Korres Multivitamin Compact Powder ($28) contains vitamins C and E. Also, Korres Hydrating Finishing Powder ($32) with meadow seed extract.

5. Mario De Luigi Perfectly Flawless Age Control Powder ($21.50) with vitamin E.

6. Nvey Organic Compact Powder ($42) contains vitamins C and E.

7. Redpoint HydraBoost Firming Powder ($32) with DermaFiber and plant extracts.

8. Revlon Age Defying Translucent Finishing Powder with Botafirm ($13).

9. Sally Hansen Skin Firming Line Pressed Powder with Retinol ($4). Also Sally Hansen Radiant Lift Firming Powder which is a loose powder ($4).

10. Signature Club A by Adrienne Colloidal Gold Radiance Ultra Creamy Translucent Powder with Brush ($25.50) contains vitamin E.

11. Stila Hydrating Finishing Powder ($32) contains meadow seed for antioxidant protection.

For more information on anti-aging finishing powders and to read the reviews on anti-aging finishing powders, go to www.avon.com, http://beauty.hsn.com, www.makeupalley.com and www.sephora.com

Cosmetics Cop provides a dictionary of cosmetic ingredients where you can look up the ingredients listed on an item to see if it is an antioxidant or what purpose it serves in the product: http://www.cosmeticscop.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary.aspx