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How it works.
59% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 4 in makeup
Sample
42 redditors with explicit opinion · 25 positive · 5 negative · 12 neutral
Score
0.655 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 44–73% · 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/DrugstoreMUA, r/PaleMUA, r/Makeup, r/MakeupAddiction, r/MakeupAddictionCanada + 2 more
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.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.5 from 8,919 reviews — that's roughly 88% positive.
On Reddit: 59% of 42 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 28 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
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 42 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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"ng to find a solid replacement lol i was determined to find cheaper. i did like l'oréal true match. but double wear is just A1 for me. the way it sits on my skin is amazing, plus"
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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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