L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation | Golden Chestnut

I don't know about you, but I love it when I can't feel a foundation on my skin. This foundation is lightweight and yet gives a medium coverage that is actually quite buildable. L'Oréal offer true match foundation in a 40 shades currently, meaning there's a good chance you'll be able to find a good match for your skin. I really love this matte option for oily skin. I do find it gets oily with your skin later in the day but the makeup stays put and it tends to look more healthy skin that grease slick. If you really dont want this, I find it adapts well to whatever you prime and finish your skin with, so if you want a matter look, go for mattifying primers and setting sprays. My big wins with this product are that it feels natural on and it doesn't all slide off when ... MoreI don't know about you, but I love it when I can't feel a foundation on my skin. This foundation is lightweight and yet gives a medium coverage that is actually quite buildable. L'Oréal offer true match foundation in a 40 shades currently, meaning there's a good chance you'll be able to find a good match for your skin. I really love this matte option for oily skin. I do find it gets oily with your skin later in the day but the makeup stays put and it tends to look more healthy skin that grease slick. If you really dont want this, I find it adapts well to whatever you prime and finish your skin with, so if you want a matter look, go for mattifying primers and setting sprays. My big wins with this product are that it feels natural on and it doesn't all slide off when my skin starts getting oily. It's a good result for a highstreet foundation.

Beats most of the higher end brands

This is a product that can sit with higher-end brands but even is better than some. One of the best drugstore foundations and provides great wear and coverage. I although have two different shades as I have a neutral skin tone. I love that you only need a little to make it work so my bottle has lasted quite a while. I usually come back to this formula as I've found it works best for my skin. I use a flat head brush and even sometimes my fingers to warm the product up and both looked great. Make sure to shake the bottle before use and clean the tip as leftover makeup can dry on the end and fall into the product that comes out. If you want something super reliable and really affordable this is a great place to start.

Beautiful and perfect shade! Stays on all day!

I started using LOreal True Match 5W about eight months ago and I love it! I am Spanish with Asian descent, so my skin has a little yellow undertone and its hard to get a perfect color, but True Match has soooo many shades that I was able to find the perfect one! I used to mix 2 to 3 different shades of Physicians Formula to find a good color, but now I only have to use one shade of True Match! I wear it to the office every day and it stays on all day. It goes on smoothly and covers my small freckles with a little extra foundation around that area. I am VERY pleased with this product and I highly recommend it.

Great makeup

I’ve been using this same makeup since 2004! I wish the bottle didn’t change to this pump bottle. I miss the glass jar with the screw on lid where you could pour out the makeup and you could use ALL the makeup. The pump only pumps out so much at the end when the bottle is getting empty but you can’t get ALL OFF IT out. The liquid makeup itself is still great though. Light and doesn’t look caked on. You can build it to your liking onto your face. It does cover well even though it isn’t full coverage. Great for any age as I have used this in my 20s, 30s and now at 40! Price is great and quality is comparable to a couple very expensive designer brands for sure! Doesn’t get oily or break out your face easy to wash off at the end of the day. Light and easy. Love it

If it were long wear it would be perfect

I tried this when it was released decades ago and wasn't able to find a shade I loved. Now 20 some years later I decided to try it again after seeing so many who love this on YouTube. After many shade finder apps, I settled on N3. I'm at the darker end of light, can get away with the lighter end of medium shades, and this seems to come in at a light-medium and it truly has neutral undertones, which you can never go wrong with if you're on the fence about cool or warm. I don't think I've found a better shade match in any foundation I've worn since I started wearing makeup over 40 years ago. When I use shade finders for other foundations, I plug this N3 shade in and usually get accurate recommendations. Ok, now for performance. My over 50 skin really looks great with ... MoreI tried this when it was released decades ago and wasn't able to find a shade I loved. Now 20 some years later I decided to try it again after seeing so many who love this on YouTube. After many shade finder apps, I settled on N3. I'm at the darker end of light, can get away with the lighter end of medium shades, and this seems to come in at a light-medium and it truly has neutral undertones, which you can never go wrong with if you're on the fence about cool or warm. I don't think I've found a better shade match in any foundation I've worn since I started wearing makeup over 40 years ago. When I use shade finders for other foundations, I plug this N3 shade in and usually get accurate recommendations. Ok, now for performance. My over 50 skin really looks great with this one. Not too matte, not too glowy, just the right amount of everything. I prefer a medium coverage and this nearly meets it. It actually could be a good medium coverage but because the shade match is so good the result is just a better me. I do use powder, Coty Air spun, which I've used for decades as well, and they play nicely together. What I don't like is that this does transfer to my glasses, and it does tend to slide and rub off as the day goes on, but not in a horrible way. On the days I don't need a foundation to last past a 16 hour work day, true match is my go to. I really like the finished result. But working two jobs means I want my foundation to last as long as possible, and this is where it doesn't perform for me. This is where it loses points. It doesn't claim to be a long wear and I don't expect it to do something it won't do, but I love being surprised when something overachieves. This isn't that foundation. The bottom line is it's a fabulous product that looks great on mature skin and does a great job if you're going somewhere special or you don't need a powerhouse of a foundation. I do use this on the daily when I have a "normal" day, and I've repurchased it several times. There is a reason this has been around a long time, it's that good. I'm glad I finally gave it another shot.

Perfect

Looking for a foundation that not only provides great coverage but also offers buildable options and the perfect match for your skin tone? Look no further! This foundation has got you covered (pun intended)! With its light consistency, you won't feel like you have anything on your skin, and yet it offers fantastic coverage. And the best part? You can add layers to get your desired coverage level without it looking cakey or heavy. That's right, ladies, this foundation knows how to play well with others! Plus, its impressive color-matching capabilities will have you wondering if you've just hit the jackpot! The natural-looking finish will have everyone asking if you're blessed with perfect skin or if it's all thanks to this magic bottle. Trust me when I say that this ... MoreLooking for a foundation that not only provides great coverage but also offers buildable options and the perfect match for your skin tone? Look no further! This foundation has got you covered (pun intended)! With its light consistency, you won't feel like you have anything on your skin, and yet it offers fantastic coverage. And the best part? You can add layers to get your desired coverage level without it looking cakey or heavy. That's right, ladies, this foundation knows how to play well with others! Plus, its impressive color-matching capabilities will have you wondering if you've just hit the jackpot! The natural-looking finish will have everyone asking if you're blessed with perfect skin or if it's all thanks to this magic bottle. Trust me when I say that this foundation is a must-have in your makeup kit! So go ahead and try it out; you'll be amazed at how flawless and effortless your makeup routine will be.

Perfect colour, flawless natural looking skin

Bought this a few days ago after some research online - very fair skin and ordered (0.5c). Perfect match, made my skin look like a china doll (in a good way!) lightweight and not cakey. Quite runny but I liked that, started at the T-zone and used a combination of fingers, brush and sponge to blend outwards. I have some slightly flakey dry areas as well as a few blemishes but this foundation really concealed them well. I cleansed, lightly exfoliated, moisturised, jojoba oil and sunscreened beforehand. No pilling - really pleased with the product !!

Shade C2.5

One star off due to shade. I normally wear shade C2 but felt I needed just a little more color. C3 is too dark for me. C2.5 is surprisingly dark. It’s not a shade between c2 and c3. I can’t believe how dark it is. I tried mixing the two shades with different ratios of each. Still too dark. I wish I could return the c2.5.This is my favorite foundation and since they took out the spf, I’ve noticed I don’t break out. The foundation wears well and doesn’t feel heavy. I apply it very lightly/sheer with a damp cosmetic sponge. I am not looking to mask my face but smooth my skin tone and look natural.

Very nice foundation

The foundation is a very moisturising product due to the hyaluronic acid it contains, so it hydrates the skin very well and the skin doesn't look so, just fresh and promising. It has quite a fluid consistency for a medium coverage foundation but that this is a HUGE plus as it is easy to spread on the face with a finger sponge or brush. Another huge plus is the wide range of colours, with markings such as warm cold and neutral, so everyone is able to match the foundation not only in shade but also under tone to their natural skin colour. The foundation works very well for me because of its durability on the skin and the way it looks when combined with other cosmetics where it blends beautifully. Another plus is the very convenient pump, which dispenses a measured ... MoreThe foundation is a very moisturising product due to the hyaluronic acid it contains, so it hydrates the skin very well and the skin doesn't look so, just fresh and promising. It has quite a fluid consistency for a medium coverage foundation but that this is a HUGE plus as it is easy to spread on the face with a finger sponge or brush. Another huge plus is the wide range of colours, with markings such as warm cold and neutral, so everyone is able to match the foundation not only in shade but also under tone to their natural skin colour. The foundation works very well for me because of its durability on the skin and the way it looks when combined with other cosmetics where it blends beautifully. Another plus is the very convenient pump, which dispenses a measured portion of product that we can apply to the face. The packaging itself also looks very elegant with its glass bottle and silver accessories.

pretty disappointed with the new version.

I have been a regular customer of your products for more than two decades, with wich I have felt fully satisfied, and for the last ten years I have been married with the iconic True Match foundation, because has been the only product in the entire market that has worked perfectly on my skin. But in this moment I Feel totally disappointed with the new product imported from France by L´oreal Canada, which you have called the new version of True Match.This new version is not matte at all, and after two hours makes look the skin shiny, greasy and sticky to the touch. The pores of the skin are maximized and shows more the imperfections of the face, plus it, transfer to clothing and this is frustrating.I followed all instructions given by you, to find my color in the ... MoreI have been a regular customer of your products for more than two decades, with wich I have felt fully satisfied, and for the last ten years I have been married with the iconic True Match foundation, because has been the only product in the entire market that has worked perfectly on my skin. But in this moment I Feel totally disappointed with the new product imported from France by L´oreal Canada, which you have called the new version of True Match.This new version is not matte at all, and after two hours makes look the skin shiny, greasy and sticky to the touch. The pores of the skin are maximized and shows more the imperfections of the face, plus it, transfer to clothing and this is frustrating.I followed all instructions given by you, to find my color in the new version; since in the traditional I use W3 during winter and W4 during summer, but definitely the new True Match don´t MATCH, and unfortunately in these times of post-pandemic inflation, many of us can´t afford to be trying and trying colors and products and at the end of the day not be satisfied with the results.The reason why many women love the previous version is because of the naturalness that it leaves with not shine at all, the SPF 15 that helps to protect the skin; and only with one layer or a maximum of two, you get the expected coverage. With the new formula, that is too liquid, you have to put up to three layers, and even with a single layer the skin looks terrible; I think that if we were looking for an ultralight coverage we would choose to buy a BB cream, or if we were looking for hydration we would buy theL´oreal True Match Hyaluronic Tinted serum; or if we were looking for luminosity we would buy the True Match Lumi, but that we are looking is a nice matte coverage wich is not provided by the new version.Something that really annoys and makes customers feel unhappy is the publicity that they have given in some stores in Canada, where customers are confused and believe that only the packaging has been changed, but after having bought, the reality is different.I just hope, my concerns be heard, because I Would not like to stop being a fan of your products.