No. 03
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How it works.
58% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 3 in makeup
Sample
41 redditors with explicit opinion · 24 positive · 5 negative · 12 neutral
Score
0.646 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 43–72% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Editor's Pick — Curated classic. On the site regardless of threshold because we trust the long-term reputation.
Sources
r/Makeup, r/MakeupAddiction, r/MakeupRehab
L'Oréal · makeup
Editor's Pick
True Match Foundation
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TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Drugstore foundation praised by pros and makeup artists for buildable coverage and natural glow. Can oxidize darker and feels heavy on some skin types.
What redditors love
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Gives a natural glow without looking oily
“I use this daily, year round. Love the glow it gives.”
u/tarbinator · r/DrugstoreMUA →
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Makeup artist approved for professional-level finish
“I am a makeup artist and it's beautiful!”
u/leftdrawer1969 · r/MakeupAddiction →
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Better coverage than high-end Dior Forever Hydra Nude
“I actually like it better! I also like it better than Dior Forever Hydra Nude. It gives just that bit better coverage”
u/Variegated_Plant_836 · r/Makeup →
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Works well on mature oily skin over 50
“The L'Oréal foundation is just superb on my oily 50-something skin.”
u/1989HBelle · r/Makeup →
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Holds up in super hot and humid weather
“The True Match Tinted Serum tint is one of my favorites and great for super hot and humid days!”
u/meghan509 · r/DrugstoreMUA →
What they don’t
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Can oxidize darker than it looks in bottle
“L'oreal True Match Serum 0.5-2 Very Light (bought, it oxidizes and its too dark)”
u/von-vix · r/PaleMUA →
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Feels heavy and cement-like on some skin
“True Match feels like cement on my skin as well.”
u/lifeuncommon · r/MakeupRehab →
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Only lasts 2 hours on truly oily skin
“if I get another recommendation to try Maybelline Fit Me, L'Oréal True Match, Nars Soft Matte, Haus Labs or anything else that only lasts 2 hours on skin that's truly oily I might scream”
u/peewee_ · r/Makeup →
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Direct quotes
What 41 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Variegated_Plant_836
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r/Makeup
I actually like it better! I also like it better than Dior Forever Hydra Nude. It gives just that bit better coverage
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u/Alice_Buttons
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r/MakeupAddiction
L'oreal True Match is freaking AMAZING (and this is coming from someone who worked for Shiseido for a number of years).
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u/AmandaCarithers
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r/MakeupAddiction
I switched to loreal true match it's a great alternative
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u/leftdrawer1969
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r/MakeupAddiction
Try L'Oréal true match! I am a makeup artist and it's beautiful!
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u/1989HBelle
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r/Makeup
The L'Oréal foundation is just superb on my oily 50-something skin.
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"The True Match Tinted Serum tint is one of my favorites and great for super hot and humid days!"
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"I LOVE my L'Oreal true match concealer. It's so light but still does its job. A little goes a long way."
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"L'oreal True Match Lumi Glotion is the BEST glowing product I've ever used! I love it."
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"Finally found a pale foundation that works for my skin"
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"I'll stick to my 12 dollar Loreal True Match :)"
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"Yes this and the L'Oréal true match nude serum are all I use now. Sometimes only the concealer though."
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"if I get another recommendation to try Maybelline Fit Me, L'Oréal True Match, Nars Soft Matte, Haus Labs or anything else that only lasts 2 hours on skin that's truly oily I might scream"
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"torn between L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum and the Maybelline Super Stay 24HR Skin Tint"
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"I was a little shiny on my nose and forehead by the end of the day, but overall I'm pretty impressed."
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"I've been using L'Oreal True Match and it still does this when I use that."
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"True Match foundation 0W/D - Swatches of this ✨ urban legend of a shade ✨"
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"True Match foundation is one of those foundations that never looks bad on my skin, which is why I want to have it in my stash at all times"
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"L'oreal True Match Serum 0.5-2 Very Light (bought, it oxidizes and its too dark)"
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"loreal true match and Maybelline fit are always my go to OR NYX"
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"My favorite complexion product I ever owned was the L'Oréal true match serum, but it was definitely the culprit behind watering eyes and breakouts for me."
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"L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Foundation- as good as Armani Luminous Silk"
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"I like the infallible liquid and the true match formulas. L'Oréal takes it for foundation"
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"I usually add white to L'Oréal true match .5n but ideally I could just find a foundation that works"
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"Loreal True Match N1-2"
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"I am eager to try these options!"
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"I bought the Loreal True Match Nude Tinted Serum and genuinely thought I was entering my effortless, minimal makeup era."
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"I've heard amazing things about the L'Oréal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum, but from the reviews I've seen, even the lightest shade looks too dark"
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"Foundation- true match shade C2"
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"true match for me and don't emphasize my lines"
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"My best match is Too Faced Born this way in Cloud, Loreal True Match in C .05 and Elf Soft Glam 10 Fair Cool."
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"l'oréal true match hyaluronic tint"
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"They have blushes in the true match line that match your undertone and skin depth."
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"The true match is a little bit on the drier side but not too dry so I would hydrate your skin really well before using it"
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"Lo'real True Match concealer, pressed powder (entire face) & loose powder foundation (under eyes only) in c5 and c6"
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"I've cleared that up now and just bought some True Match foundation."
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"My goal in posting this was to find something more lightweight then foundation, that has a similar finish to the Wet n Wild Hydrator."
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"I am neutral to cool undertoned, 0.5N in L'Oréal True Match"
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"loreal stopped producing my favorite foundation (perfect match in 1r1c)"
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