L'Oréal True Match Foundation

When I first tried this foundation I thought it was great, the colour matched my skin tone really well, it blended into my skin, it wasn't as full coverage as I would have liked but it is quite buildable so that was easily fixed. What I didn't like was that after about half an hour or so the foundation starts to turn orange.

I bought this foundation from one of those makeup sale websites. I think I paid around $15 which is a pretty good price compared to NZ retail! My bottle is a bit different to the pic though. It's a small glass bottle with no pump, it just has a screw top lid. It still has 30mls even though the bottle looks really small. I do really prefer pumps though, it's way better to control how much foundation comes out.

I have the shade natural buff, it says it's a neutral tone but it does come off quite yellow. It's slightly too dark for me but nothing major. Unfortunately, I do notice it oxidizing slightly throughout the day. Although this foundation is quite thin, it is very pigmented and gives a medium to full coverage. It does have quite a scent, sort of a typical makeup scent with maybe a touch of chemicals? I don't really notice it though.

I have very dry skin, I don't actually typically go for more fuller coverage foundations. Generally the heavier the coverage, the heavier the caking! This actually isn't so bad though. I think it looks incredible when I first apply it. It covers most of my flaws and really looks even. It is super easy to blend like it says, I like to use a sponge because I have dry skin. During the day, I do notice some slight wear and of course the annoying oxidizing. But, of all the foundations I've tried, it's no where near the worst.

I don't think this could be an everyday sort of foundation for me, I definitely prefer something lighter. I do think that it is perfect for a night out or just for a short while. I do think if I did ever buy it again, I'd go two shades lighter than this one, maybe that would work out better.

I love trying out new foundation.  I picked this up on sale for $15 which is a great price. It comes in a sturdy glass bottle with a pump. Woohoo I love a pump on my foundation! I got the shade W2 light ivory which was not a bad match for me.

Consistency wise it is quite runny. A little bit definitely goes a long way. I have dry skin so I make sure to prep my face well or it can go a bit cakey, I like to apply using my RT sponge. 

It covers my redness well and any tiny spots but it won't really hide any mega pimples lol but then again does anything do that?! My one negative is it settles into my fine lines a little bit and sometimes sits weird on my pores.

For this reason I would not buy it again as I have other foundations which suit my skin better. I will probably use up the rest of it but it is not something I reach for each day.

Great coverage, pretty good shade selection but the colour w5 was a bit too orange on me. It goes on quite nicely and looks really natural. Easy to blend and i'd say it is medium coverage. It does rub off fairly easily though. The oil control is pretty good and keeps me matte for around 4 hours.

I purchased True Match with high expectations that it would fulfill all my foundation needs and dreams. But it did end up not being worth the hype. I apply with a flat top kabuki brush and a beauty blender.

Pros: Pump bottle, always a plus to get the perfect amount. Full coverage and even consistency. Super bendable. Lovely finish, glowing and radiant.

Cons: Only one con but a deal breaker for me. Rests in the creases on my face; in between my eyebrows and on nose creases from my day to day facial expressions. I have tried different primers and finishing powders but find this happens no matter what. (if anyone has any tips to get rid of this I'll be forever greatful)

I'm not a big fan of L'oreal as I never feel happy with any of there products there's always something wrong and they do use a lot of chemicals and the colours are never right on me but this is one foundation that actually seems ok. It has a nice natural finish, it's light to medium coverage, it gives good hydration and lasts quite well. It did start to get a bit shiny and also the colour didn't look so great after a few hours it seemed to oxidize slightly. It still looked nice though somehow. Probably almost a perfect finish. I applied with a flat sponge I bought it in rose beige for neutral skin

I've been using this over the last couple of months. I didn't really expect to like it as much but 2.5W Golden Almond blends so well and disappears into my skin. I like how natural the finish looks. I didn't have any problems with caking, but then I tend to go for more medium to more sheer coverage. With primer and setting spray it looked good for about 6-8 hours before wearing off slightly. It didn't feel heavy on my skin either. Now for the skin benefits I didn't notice any resultant skin improvements from this foundation. And don't rely on my foundation to improve my skin anyways. I would recommend this foundation for anyone that wants a natural looking foundation at an affordable price.

This product had a lot of hype around it so I was very interested in trying it. I have quite dry skin and I found that I needed to put a lot of moisturiser on prior to using this product to avoid patches where the foundation was clinging to them. I found the colour selection was great and I was able to find a colour that matched me perfectly.

I really did love this foundation overall how it did have its down sides. I felt this foundation was very easy to build up on coverage which is normally a huge plus when it comes to foundation however I felt because it was so easy to build up if very quickly became cakey looking and i often found myself having to take of my make up and start again. Also i have very large pours and I found that because of how lightweight and almost watery this foundation was it sunk into my pours so i would suggest always always always wearing a primer with this foundation. On the plus side this foundation comes in such a huge range of colours you are almost certain to get the perfect shade for you skin. I always go to back to foundation in warmer weather as it is so lightweight and almost feels like I'm wearing nothing on my skin. It is also incredibly long wearing and is perfect if you have a busy day and do not have time to touch up your foundation throughout the day. Overall I would recommend this foundation however I would say it is more suited to individuals with normal or dry skin.

This foundation is pretty good, has medium to buildable coverage. I do find that it doesnt last all day on my skin though, however i do have oily skin. i definitely need to set it with a powder after i apply it. it has a very natural finish and does make my skin look naturally flawless.