Author's product rating: 
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Really blendable, flawless coverage and still light . |
| Disadvantages: |
No SPF . |
| Recommend to potential buyers: |
yes |
This is not a review on a dating agency or a speed dating event. It's a "Super Blendable Perfecting Foundation" and I'm not one to disagree with this self-description of L'Oreal's product True Match. It claims to adjust to the colour and texture of the skin.
***Packaging***
True Match comes in a glass bottle with a clear plastic lid and silver plastic pump action. I found that the pump dispenses enough for a single facial application using a make-up sponge which means that I'm not wasting it or wasting my time returning for second pumps.
*** Application***
Application is easily achieved. I always use a sponge but in the name of reviews tried using my fingers for the first time the other day. I got pretty much the same result apart from messy fingers. This foundation blends really easily since it contains glycerin instead of oil which has previously been used in foundations to improve application and blending.
***The Colour***
There were 10 colours available where I purchased my first bottle but I've since found out that there are up to 24 shades (listed below). Initially this made me dubious… if there's 24 to choose from (depending on the size of the counter) then of course there's bound to be a true colour match in there somewhere?
However, I'm a hasty customer, none of this testing in natural and synthetic light along the jawbone of foundation free skin. I slap two or three shades on the back of my hand and buy the closest - I haven't learnt the error of my ways! I selected N1 Ivory that was close to my skin tone.
I'm naturally fair but have redder cheeks so some foundations look right at my cheeks but too dark else where or I look like I've white washed my rosy cheeks with a pale foundation. Either I got lucky with my hasty technique or it really does match to the colour of your skin even if you're a shade or two out. True match blended well over all parts of my face, evening them without a 'painted in slap' appearance.
I've used it after coming back off holiday on my tanned skin and it still matched well to that too. Previously I've had to purchase darker foundations to use after holidays and lighter ones for my fairer skin times.
***Nitty Gritty***
I have a small indented scar on my face which I usually cover with concealer but that's gone out the window. Also I've found that I need less, if any at all, under-eye concealer too. This along with the fact that tide-lines are practically impossible to achieve even for the laziest of blenders amoungst us, this foundation saves me minutes in the morning when I'm "putting my face on" (from the mouths of babes).
I wouldn't say is completely camouflages spots or blemishes as they are still visable as bumps but colourwise they are less red and much less obvious as a result.
***Breathe in... and out...***
I expected that it would be thick and suffocating on my pores since it has such good coverage but it lets skin breathe. It still feels light and not at all like war paint despite giving flawless coverage. True Match is oil-free so didn't slip or melt away. Equally it wasn't drying like some oil-free cosmetics can be. I use it daily and I find that it lasts a good 8 hours which is what I'd expect of a decent foundation.
***Long Term Skin Care***
Unfortunately it does not contain SPF so if you are concerned about the damaging effect of the sun and prefer SPF containing foundations this might be it's major down fall.
***Removal***
I found it to be easily removed either by make-up remove wipes, cream cleansers and wash off facial products too. Other than that it doesn't come off unless you want it to.
***The Damage?***
In terms of comparison to similar products it is very reasonably priced. I first bought it for an introductory price of £5.99 but my second bottle was £7.99 for 30ml at Boots. Despite this, it's still cheaper than its main rival Maxfactor Colour Adapt.
A friend told me it's still available for £5.99 in other drugstores but L'oreal cosmetics are 3 for 2 in Boots until 7th June 2005 so I couldn't resist.
***Other Information***
Shades Available:
Alabaster, Light Ivory, Soft Ivory, Porcelain, Classic Ivory, Natural Ivory, Nude beige, Sand Beige, Natural beige, Shell Beige, True beige, Creamy Natural, Honey Beige, Buff Beige, Nut brown, Soft Sable, Classic beige, Natural Buff, Cream Café, Sun Beige, Caramel Beige, Classic tan, Cappuccino, Cocoa.
L'oreal state that is it dermatologically tested and recommend shaking well before use.
***In summary***
True match is an innovative easily bendable foundation that gives brilliant lasting coverage without being too heavy. It adapts to your natural skin tone, covers discolouration and flaws. It is sensibly priced against leading competitors. It doesn't contain SPF which is the only reason to my Good rating rather than Excellent. Hopefully it won't take L'Oreal too long to develop a way of including sun protection in True Match.
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Advantages: Great coverage, works well as a concealer, good range of shades, lasts a long time.
Disadvantages: Heavy container, quite a dense foundation so be careful!
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Advantages: Lets skin breathe, has SPF 15, doesn't turn skin orange or leave tidemarks
Disadvantages: Quite pricey and doesn't last extremely long (up to 6 hours, not any longer though)
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...tone as myself & the foundation seemed to be working for her in that magazine advert! Anyway, I made my way to my local boots store to search for this foundation. When I finally got to the Loreal makeup section I instantly spotted this foundation...& the price tag beneath it. This foundation is priced at £8.99 - I find this typically expensive for make-up so I had high expectations for this foundation. After reluctantly heading towards the checkout ...
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True match? - it is too!!
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Advantages: easy blending, a little goes a long way, does not cake
Disadvantages: poorer result over primer than my previous foundation
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Totally Flawless!
Review of L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation by
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Advantages: Excellent coverage, and it doesnt seem to rub off!
Disadvantages: None as yet
Why do I love this ?
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Blends & Matches well
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Advantages: Wide choice of shades, looks natural
Disadvantages: Doesn't last long, doesn't give much of a matte feel
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...and hides perfections well, then L'Oreal paris True Match is definetly worth a try.
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