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):

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

2. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Skin Smoothing Loose Powder.

3. Exuviance CoverBlend Anti-aging Finishing Powder contains polyhydroxy acid.

4. Korres Multivitamin Compact Powder contains vitamins C and E. Also, Korres Hydrating Finishing Powder with meadow seed extract.

5. Mario De Luigi Perfectly Flawless Age Control Powder with vitamin E.

6. Nvey Organic Compact Powder contains vitamins C and E.

7. Redpoint HydraBoost Firming Powder with DermaFiber and plant extracts.

8. Revlon Age Defying Translucent Finishing Powder with Botafirm.

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

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

11. Stila Hydrating Finishing Powder 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