L’Oréal has launched new True Match super-blendable foundation
replacing the old True match foundation. A lot of big Youtubers and celebrities
are faces of this foundation. L’Oréal foundations are some of the best on high
street in my opinion. My personal favourite is Infallible foundation which is
my every day and any day foundation. I used the old True Match foundation long
time ago and all I remember is that I loved it a lot in combination with True
Match face powder. I don’t have it right now so I can’t do a comparison of both
the formulas. Thus I will be relying heavily on my memory only.
The first obvious difference is a bottle. New bottle is made
of glass like the previous one but is sleeker and modernise. It has a nice big
pump. Although pump is not very high quality and slightly stuck after every
pump but it can be easily ignored. Other big difference is the actual
foundation itself. The previous True match foundation was slightly thicker and
creamy while the new improved version is thinner and runny in texture. It has
SPF 17 as well. The shade selection is great as usual. There are 23 shades from
very pale shade to very deep. And this is the quality which stands out it from
rest of the high street brands. As this being said, I have very divided opinion
about new True Match foundation.
I got the shade 2.C rose vanilla which is a cool tone shade
with pink undertone. I usually go for pink undertone foundations; they work well
with my skin. But this is a wee bit pink for my liking and if I would go a
shade darker, it would be very dull shade. Perhaps 1.5 linen would suite me
better. One thing which is rather odd about it, is the purplish, bluish
holographic shimmer in C shades and golden shimmer in W shades. It is very fine
and is undetectable on skin. I didn’t notice it in the previous formula. I
am assuming, this shimmer is giving the foundation luminosity. However, in cool shades it is not super flattering on skin.
True Match foundation feels very light on skin. It blends
easily and gives a solid medium coverage. It doesn’t set instantly on face
which gives me plenty of time to build it up where I desire slightly more
coverage. The finish of foundation is dewy and natural looking. It is not matte
by any means but it doesn’t make my skin oily or excessively shiny and that is
what I really like about the True Match foundation. it has decent staying power
when set with powder.
The application was very enjoyable experience but then it
went straight down the hill from there. Once I applied it on my face with L’Oréal
Infallible primer underneath, I noticed that it settled in pores and couldn’t blend
the foundation around it. It doesn’t settle in fine lines under the eyes but definitely
accentuates them. Every time after applying True Match foundation, I feel like
my skin needs a good scrub. It brings out texture on skin which is very
disturbing. It makes me hate my skin. Another drawback is, it’s not being
transfer-proof. It remains wet and feels tacky for good two to three hours and
can comes off with even light touch. It needs a good setting powder to set
before adding any other powder product on top, otherwise all other powder
products like blush and bronzer etc. will be blotchy.
I am still trying to make it work for me but I am not very
hopeful. I will only recommend it to them, who are in their teens or twenties with
combination to normal and absolutely perfect skin. If you are struggling with
any texture or dry patches on face, I will say stay away from it.
It is available on Boots website for £10.
In the memory of my brother
I didn't find I could work with this either, but mine was as much a colour issue as I couldn't find a good match. I also found it quite cakey in places x
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that it did not work for you and your skin. I use a true match foundation but Max Factor and it is the closest colour I have found to my actual skin colour yet!
ReplyDeleteGood review :)
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Maliha
www.redalicerao.com
I used this before and I didn't think much of it, it did seem to cling to the dry patches of skin on my face.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry it didn't work out for you. I don't wear foundation so can't recommend an alternative. Kaz x
ReplyDeleteI hear good things about this product, I'm not a fan of this brand though
ReplyDeleteI also had high hope for this foundation but it moves a lot while blending and can get streaky.
DeleteOh I used the old formula a few years ago and really liked it, I'm not sure why I stopped buying it to be honest! I'm not sure how I feel about them changing it, I'm sorry to hear it hasn't worked very well for you :/
ReplyDeleteJess xo | The Indigo Hours
I have heard great things about this from makeup groups on facebook. Need to give it a go xx
ReplyDeleteGood review - I did't get on with this either. I love clarins for combination plsu 30s skin xx
ReplyDeleteIve heard that this is similar to Luminous Silk and i didn't get on with that with my super oily skin so I doubt that true match would work for me xxx
ReplyDeleteI think that is True Match Lumi which is possible dupe for GA silk.
Deleteoh, it looks so light! but as you said, probably it's not for me and my little ones (spots.. hahah) x
ReplyDeleteThis is sad that you are not satisfied with this foundation, hope you find a better one :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder if there is a shade for me. I will look it up.
ReplyDeleteIt has a good range of shades in comparison to any other highstreet brand.
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