Foundation is the one product I have never fallen in love with. I have tried them all – from Rimmel to Estee Lauder, Revlon to Clarins. I never understood the double wear hype, and I have far too many unfinished bottles of foundation. I have combination/oily skin and like a medium-full coverage foundation. I thought my search for the perfect foundation would never end, until I discovered Loreal True Match.
This isn’t a new foundation. Lauren Curtis raves about it and it’s everywhere in the US drug stores. It was on my list of foundations to try and I don’t know why it took me so long to actually get this brilliant product onto my face. The first thing that caught my attention was the shade selection, which is on the larger side. These are available in Farmers, so you can play all you like until you feel confident that you are walking away with the right shade. I have fair skin and fake tan, but still struggle to get a shade that doesn’t wash me out, yet isn’t too dark. Fake tanners face the dilemma between having a foundation that is golden, but not orange. Farmers had a buy one get one half price deal at the time, so I picked up two shades, which have both been perfect for my different stages of fake tan. This foundation is a standard NZ priced foundation, on par with Revlon. The packaging is sturdy with a pump that doesn’t dispense too much product.
When applying Loreal True Match foundation for the first time I noticed that I used a lot less product to achieve the coverage that I wanted, but without looking heavy or cakey. Because of this, the bottle will last me much longer than foundation has in the past. The foundation is thin and lightweight, but provides a medium, buildable to full coverage. It blends well, and provides even coverage over the skin, without breaking up or latching onto certain parts of the face. The end result without powder sits somewhere between matte and dewy, and can go either way if you use mattifying products, or creamy products for a dewy finish. I personally finish off with Australis Fresh and Flawless, because when I wear foundation I do like a complete, flawless and long lasting finish. I still can’t stop staring at my skin after applying this foundation and the best part.. it looks just as good when I arrive home for the day! I have been wearing Loreal True Match for a month now, and every evening I am still so impressed. Absolutely none of the foundation wears away, the coverage remains perfect, but it doesn’t feel heavy. It doesn’t oxidise or alter at all during the day. I do get shiny after 4-6 hours, so blotting or powdering once in the middle of the day is needed to keep the foundation perfect. This foundation has not affected my skin at all, and it has been prone to blemishes and dry patches caused by foundation in the past.
Loreal True Match has become my holy grail foundation – something that I never thought I would find. If you are looking for a flawless, all day finish then I 100% recommend.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Makeup you are the one I have been searching for! You are the one that has made my life complete in all of your full coverage matte finish glory!! Your feminine curvy waist bottle that you come in just compliments it that much more.
I eeked at the price when I first saw the tag but after being give test pots of pink, yellow and blue undertones I have found my 'TRUE MATCH' and it's absolutely spot on. I love that the colour varieties are wide and match everyone in different undertones. After all not everyone is a one glove fits all person. Well done on that L"Oreal. This foundation is liquid and comes in dewy finish or matte finish. I opted for the matte finish because the dewy glow isn't my cuppa tea.
I have it in the colour N3. It's both velvety and smooth. The coverage I get is very impressive. I use very minimal on a sponge applicator and find myself using not even the size of an old 5c piece. That to me is value for money.
The great thing is it lasts all day long, whilst maintaining it's coverage and stunning finish. I have had problems with smudging eyeliner and lipstick before using cheaper foundations but this foundation seems to stop my makeup from smudging on my face which is a real bonus I didn't anticipate.
This foundation is my new bestie and must have beauty item in my toilet bag. If I have this and my eyebrow pencil I am set for day and night occasions. I am stuck for life, well until I find something equally as amazing.
Tips: Use a sponge applicator and work quickly with the matte it dries quite quickly