I decided to try a new foundation!
Usually, I use the MAC Select Foundation, because I have oily skin that is prone to break-outs. It's the best one I've found: it lasts quite well all day, it doesn't make me break out, and it looks good on.
But I thought I'd try a new, cheaper foundation after I read some rave reviews about L'Oreal True Match foundation online.
The first thing I noticed when I tried this foundation was that it went on very well. I applied it with a foundation brush the first time I used it, to see how that would be. I actually usually like to apply my foundation with my hands. I'm well aware that this is not recommended, but I find that it gives the lightest and most natural finish, so I apply it with my fingertips and then blend it with a giant, fluffy brush that I got from the Body Shop. I love the look this gives because it looks quite natural. For special occasions or if I decide to go for heavier coverage, I find that the foundation brush is great.
The second thing that I noticed about my L'Oreal True Match foundation was that it was oil-based. After I had applied it and blended it with my hands, I had to use about four pumps of soap and scrub, scrub, scrub to get it off! This was confirmed the second time I used the foundation, when I applied it with my hands, because it took even longer to wash it all off.
I was worried about the oil-base because I do have oily skin, and I do tend to break out. So far, I've been using this foundation for a week and I have had a couple of small break-outs. I'm not CERTAIN that these are from the foundation, because I haven't been eating great lately and sometimes that also makes me break out.
Overall, this foundation has been fine. I would use it in a pinch, but I still prefer my MAC foundation over the L'Oreal. The True Match foundation blends well, stays on well and has a natural-looking finish. However, it's oil-based and there are fewer shades to choose from than with MAC.
Star rating for the L'Oreal True Match foundation?
3.5 stars out of 5
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