Hi, I am over 50 and my skin is more sensitive than dry, I have never been able to use powder at all, or any foundation containing powder. Makes me itch terribly. I have found the mineral type of makeup is very kind to me, I use it as often as I want and no skin irritation. It's talc that causes the trouble, it is a mineral closely related to asbestos and even when milled fine has sharp edges and is responsible for most all makeup/irritation issues.