L'Oreal • True Match Super-Blendable Makeup SPF 17 • Liquid

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JCgirlie on 3/8/2004 10:39:00 AM more reviews by JCgirlie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I bought this in classic ivory and so far i'm very happy with it :) the texture is very light and silky. it goes on super smooth and gives good coverage. It does not break me out which is always a plus! I would buy this again :)

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ZoeMc on 3/7/2004 10:04:00 PM more reviews by ZoeMc

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Since they discontinued my Airwear, I've been searching for a replacement. I've always had good luck with L'Oreal with regard to color match -- they tend not to be either too yellow or too pink -- for my very pale, slightly ruddy skin, so I thought I'd give this one a try. All in all I was very pleased. The color match -- N1 (neutral 1) was a great color match, looking very natural. It goes on kind of watery, so I was surprised at the nice sheer-to-medium coverage. It went on smoothly and dried to a good finish, not too glowy not too powdery, and it didn't feel too heavy on my face. It also didn't sink into my fine lines or pores, but smoothed over everything so that my skin looked...pretty. It wore well throughout the day and didn't change colors or slip off my face. I have "mature" (I'm almost 37) oily skin and yet it didn't get too shiney by the end of the day. I do wish it had a sunscreen, a necessity with my pale skin, and I think the bottle looks a little cheap, other than that, I'm happy.

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bronzedsugar on 3/6/2004 1:54:00 AM more reviews by bronzedsugar

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Definately a grail for me. Lasts all day on my combo skin, great color match, no breakouts. Was at the Chanel counter the other day and the MA complimented me on my skin. A great foundation.

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denisemarie on 3/5/2004 8:24:00 PM more reviews by denisemarie

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Sigh...another highly tauted drugstore product I REALLY wanted to like. I am an NC 20/25 with combo skin. The color selection seems impressive. I chose the Nuetral shade "Classic Ivory". Alas, like most drugstore foundations I've tried, this looked and felt way to thick and opaque. Even more sad - the color turned pink !!! Uggh!!

In it's credit, it does have a nice finish, and seems to hold oil in nicely without drying your skin out. But "true match"? Not quite.

Sigh...the search continues.

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colnago on 3/2/2004 3:37:00 PM more reviews by colnago

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I had high hopes for this foundation, but so far, it has failed to deliver. N2 matches my skin very closely, and it goes on fairly smoothly. However, it quickly dries to a matte finish which makes my skin look heavily made-up. Also, after a few days' use, my skin began to itch and flake which has never happened. No breakouts, but after applying this stuff, I feel like I have poison ivy on my face! Definitely a big disappointment.

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soojkim on 3/2/2004 1:35:00 AM more reviews by soojkim

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Goes on very smooth, very blendable. So far a good drug store brand. Really bad packaging!

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xallxdolledxupx on 3/2/2004 12:48:00 AM more reviews by xallxdolledxupx

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

I definatly reccomend this...if you HATE your skin. It made me break out...and I NEVER break out. I actually have very normal decent skin which people tell me is really nice. But True Match turned it crap after 2 weeks use. I would never buy this again...ever. Its quite expensive, for a drug store item. Dont jump on the super blendable foundation band wagon if you like you skin. I hated this foundation witht he burning intensity of 1000 white hot suns. What I will say for it s that it was light enough to match my super pale skin...but not worth it at all.

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chaeriste on 2/29/2004 1:44:00 AM more reviews by chaeriste

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Since Neutrogena discontinued Healthy Defense Sheer makeup w/SPF30 (jerks), I have been searching for a foundation to match my pale, pale skin... and L'Oreal's True Match in N2 is fabulous... perfect coverage, great texture, great wear. I have to admit that I'm addicted to Smashbox's Photo Finish primer, so that might be helping this along, but I have also used it without and it still lasts and lasts. Now, if they would just add an SPF to it... For the price, and thanks to the testers, it's my new fave foundation.

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Bernardi on 2/28/2004 10:42:00 AM more reviews by Bernardi

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

This starts out like a dream and ends in a nightmare. It goes on wonderfully, has great coverage without looking cakey and the color selection is great. Too bad it lasts about 2 minutes. Literally, an hour after application it had completely worn off (and I NEVER touch my face)!

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BeneFitBabe1345 on 2/28/2004 1:28:00 AM more reviews by BeneFitBabe1345

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I really like this foundation. As most of the other users I have a really difficult to find skin tone. I am super-pale and generally foundations end up really visable by the end of the day because I wear a lot (breakouts). This stuff went on super-smooth and if you pat it on you can get that extra coverage you need. I did have to use a seperate concealer for noticable spots (Origins Quick Hide! in very light) but over all I love it! I did try the CoverGirl TruBlend as well and i liked it the same! UPDATE: Still going strong! Been using for about a week and havent noticed any breakouts from the makeup. Make sure to either apply in natural light or check it before you go if you are using this makeup heavily. Still lovin' it! UPDATE: O M G You have to buy this makeup!!! It matches your skin tone so perfectly. I have breakouts on my cheeks and forehead and this stuff covers great but looks like i just have naturally even skin with a few bumps! I love it!

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robindw on 2/27/2004 6:25:00 PM more reviews by robindw

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I love this foundation! I wear the n2 shade, and have been wearing it about a week. Every day since I have worn it, someone complements me and asks what I am doing differently with my makeup.

It felt strange the first time I put it on - I thought the coverage would be too sheer because it felt very light. Instead, as it dries, it looks almost like a powder, without making my skin feel powdery or cakey. I love the matte finish and will definitely buy this again.

I plan on trying out the Lancome and Cover Girl versions as well, but so far, this is the best foundation since Olay discontinued their line.

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dlongmo on 2/27/2004 5:58:00 AM more reviews by dlongmo

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I was really impressed with this foundation. I have very combination skin and needless to say flaws. I like a foundation to cover my flaws and not make me look fake. I am a NC40 and I tried the N5 and found that it looks perfect. It goes on smooth and I found that if I use a foundation brush, I get awesome coverage and not have to use too much.
So far, I haven't broke out, don't end up shiny and just barely touch up with my foundation brush around lunch time. For me, it is worth it!

EDIT: Doesn't stay on my face, in 2 hours I wonder where it went.

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*TOP REVIEWER* GlamDiva on 2/26/2004 5:41:00 PM more reviews by GlamDiva

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Other, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Nice color selection, I tried Nude Beige W3, makeup went on easily, blended easily as per the advertising. However it was too matte for my preference, and after an hour or so the texture was very rough and dry on my forehead. If you exfoliate every day before using, and you have younger skin, it might work better.

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cjpretzer on 2/26/2004 3:30:00 PM more reviews by cjpretzer

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I don't like the makeup. It's very thin and watery, and it just did nothing to improve my skin. The whole day that I had it on I would look at myself in the mirror and felt ugly. I couldn't wait to get it off.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ErCar on 2/25/2004 1:00:00 PM more reviews by ErCar

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This foundation looked ok at first-I even got a few compliments on it-but after a few hours it looked cake-like, orange and above all, greasy. NOT good if you have oily skin at all. Ah yes, and if you touch your face to anything, you'll notice that you leave makeup marks everywhere. Not attractive. Actually, if you're in the market for one of these "blend in with your skin" foundations, Cover Girl's "TruBlend" is a much better product-and believe me, I never thought I would say that-I don't usually like Cover Girl products, but this True Match stuff just doesn't work for me. Would not recommend. Maybe a pricier version of this (like Lancome) would be better. So sad though, there were so many colors, and it seemed so perfect! :(

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*TOP REVIEWER* Surreptitious on 2/25/2004 12:33:00 PM more reviews by Surreptitious

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This felt really nice going on, and the finish was pretty nice (not too matte, not too dewy).

Unfortunately, it irritated my skin. After one day of wearing this, I had a tight, bright pink, dehydrated-looking face. I also couldn't quite get an exact match for my very, very pale, yellow/neutral-toned skin. (I tried the lightest sampler pack)

Ingredients

Water, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Isoeicosane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphates, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Diazoldinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Panthenol.
May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica.

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Jilliana on 2/25/2004 8:39:00 AM more reviews by Jilliana

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have NEVER found a foundation that was such an exact match to my skin color! What a brilliant idea ALL of those testers are too...you can't go wrong. When I first put this on I noticed how blendable it is, defiitely a plus. Initially I did not think it was so great, it didn't seem to make any difference on my skin, all imperfections were still very noticible (it didn't even look as though I applied ant foundation), BUT after about 5 minutes when I looked again it seemed to dry to this perfect product and my skin looked amazing! It is neiter too matte or shiny. The downside is that the packaging sucks! I had to shake the bottle upside down to get any out on my sponge, and it comes out so slow. I can definitely live with the poor packaging for such a great product though.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ayce on 2/25/2004 5:39:00 AM more reviews by ayce

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

When it comes to foundation, I can never find a matching shade - its either a tad bit too light or a tad bit too dark. I was glad Ulta had testers and to my surprise, I actually found a matching shade =). I apply this w/ a foundation brush & found that I didn't need much, I just used whatever was on the cap. After applying it didn't look like I was wearing anything at all but my face looked flawless. I wear sunscreen but with this foundation it finishes a bit too dewy for my liking. Without it, it has a silky finish.

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*TOP REVIEWER* cavewoman on 2/24/2004 8:30:00 PM more reviews by cavewoman

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

When I saw the tester display for this new product, I was so pleased, and I dove right in thinking that finding a match would be a breeze. It wasn't, but I did narrow myself down pretty easily to the C group. #2 was too light, and oddly enough, #3 was too orangey, not cool at all (as if it really belonged in one of the other groups) so I tried #4 even though I thought it would be too dark. I'm a Stila C and a MAC NW25 if I remember correctly.
The True Match was a perfect match in the C4. I've been using it for a week now and I reach for this every day, even over the favorites that I have used for years. I didn't give the maximum 5 lipsticks because although it is a great match for me, it wears unevenly on my combination skin. But I would definitely buy it again, the match is that good.

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bitchkittybites on 2/24/2004 5:02:00 PM more reviews by bitchkittybites

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

The palest warm shade was a perfect match for my skin tone. Unfortunately, once I put it on my face-- after moisturizing, yet-- it looked extremely powdery (how weird for a liquid) and unattractive and really made my dryer spots stand out. It made my face really itchy, although I didn't break out. They get points for matching my skin tone, but not for much else. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with dry or sensitive skin.

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