L'Oréal Paris

 True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

I bought this in 9 Deep. For reference, i am closely matched to Fenty 420 and Armani Luminous Silk 13.25. Deep neutral skin, combo-oily. Tested in summer/fall weather (approx 90 degrees Fahrenheit, low humidity). I bought this because i didnt want to spend $30+ on a foundation at the moment. The first ghing i noticed when i applied this foundation was that it was lightweight, but had a very noticeable floral/fresh scent to it that i personally feel lingered for at least an hour (by then i got used to the scent and stopped noticing). It wasnt a bad foundation per se, but i feel like it is very run-of-the mill at best. The packaging was a bit hard to open, though i dont know if mine was just faulty. I liked that it came with a sponge too, but i dont feel like those really work too well so i opted to apply with a brush. This lasted about 5 hours on me before me feeling like i really needed a touch up. Overally, my biggest complaint or recommendation would be that the brand needs to label undertones better given that we can't sample the foundation in store. A shade range expansion would be great too. I recognize balm foundations are often ligjter coverage, but the shade was noticeably off on my skin and the two neighboring shades were either too light or too dark. This was also too red for my neutral undertones.

I'm 61 years old and bought this product after seeing it on Tik Tok. I LOVE IT! I was having such hard time finding an under eye concealer that worked with my eye cream but with this product I no longer need concealer. I use this balm as my foundation AND under eye concealer because it does not settle in my fine lines. I use a very light application so it never feels heavy and vlends beautifully. I use the darker shade for contour also and love it. Definitely buying again.

I am a former makeup artist and was VERY interested in trying this new balm. I found it to be beautifully light on the skin and dewy. Though it was light coverage I could build the Rosy tone with a couple of coats. However, I was disappointed that the color was a bit darker than Rosy. Would I say I would buy it again? I will have to consider buying it again because I LIKE A DEWY FINISH ON MY SKIN, which at 61 has it's fair share of hyperpigmentation. It did cover those spots but I had to build it twice to do so. I then used a setting powder ( Laura Mercier) and some light blush. Overall it was really beautiful , though I might consider the lighter shade of porcelain. When buying off the internet I would suggest looking at your inner wrist or your chin line for the color that best matches. You are a cool if you look better in Silver and a warm tone if you look better in Gold. I have ALWAYS BEEN SILVER so I always go with cooler tones that say cool. It is not easy but Ulta has a great return policy and I suggest mixing shades as well . I will probably do that. Blessings to all...

The color on these is very deceiving. It looks like it'd be dark but swatches very light. I got shade 4 as a solid medium skin tone (NC 30 in mac) and it matches me well, if anything pulling a little pink than neutral toned. Definitely try these in store and get your closest shade. My only other concern is that the shade range could be better. We're past the days of having like 10 shades in foundations. Other than that the finish is really beautiful, it looks very smooth, slightly dewy, and healthy. The dry down and lasting power could be better. It does transfer pretty easily so keep that in mind.

Love this product ! Super creamy and light weight .