As beauty editors, we test countless foundations to find products that deliver on their promises. A great foundation is the canvas for any makeup look, and choosing the right one is key. However, with tons of options out there — matte, dewy, light or full coverage, powder or liquid — choosing an effective one for your skin type can feel like a daunting task. We took to drugstores on our quest to find a universally effective foundation — the challenge? To find an affordable option that can perform as well as many luxury brands. Spoiler alert: We found exactly what we were looking for.While many different factors played into our foundation selection, shade matching was a top priority. That’s why we decided to test-run the L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation. The brand’s iconic product has been elevated to include even more precise skin undertone shade matching, and considers not just your skin shade, but also your undertone — accounting for cool, neutral, or warm. With its C, N, W coding system, it helps you easily find a flawless match — a key reason for this product’s loyal fanbase. What’s more, the L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation’s hydrating, vegan formula also now includes hyaluronic acid, making it a true skincare-makeup hybrid that provides coverage as well as care. As the name suggests, it’s incredibly blendable, melting effortlessly into the skin for a natural, dewy effect that feels soft and weightless — perfect for creating that coveted cloud-skin finish with a subtle satin sheen that isn’t too shiny and can be easily set with powder. Keep reading for our team’s honest reviews on how it performs across a range of skin types and tones.Alanna, Assistant Managing Editor in Shade N6 My combination skin has unfortunately given me a lot of acne scars and dark spots, so I need a buildable foundation option that helps conceal these areas without looking too cakey or heavy. This lightweight foundation was exactly what I was looking for — it’s as blendable (and buildable) as its name suggests and does a great job of covering up uneven skin texture and tone. I like how lightweight it feels on the skin as well, and it also plays nicely with my full-coverage concealer and powder. I’ll definitely be reaching for this when I’m looking for a lighter, more natural makeup finish.Ariel, Editor in Shade W2I love this foundation! My skin is on the dry and sensitive side, so I’m always looking for foundations that feel lightweight, don’t dry me out, and don’t emphasize texture. This one fits all my criteria. I like to apply a light layer all over my face with a damp makeup sponge and seal it with a setting spray for weightless coverage that lasts all day. The shade match is spot on, too — it’s not too pink or too yellow for my skin.Jordan, Associate Editor in Shade W5It was love at first brushstroke for me with the L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation, which melted into my skin effortlessly and immediately felt like I wasn’t wearing any makeup. With my combination skin often causing dry, flaky patches, I struggle to find foundations that don’t emphasize my dryness while still providing enough coverage to even out my skin tone. This foundation was not drying or cakey at all, and it had a nice medium-coverage level that I could build up to my preferred look.Kat, Social Media Editor in Shade W8As someone who goes to multiple concerts a month, I’m always looking for makeup that doesn’t feel heavy on the skin but gives me the coverage I need. I put this foundation to the ultimate test at a recent concert, and I was super impressed with the wear time. I applied it at 11 a.m. and it lasted through all the dancing and jumping around I did up until it ended at 10 p.m. — which is notable compared to other foundations I’ve tried. Upon application, I was immediately impressed by the color match and how seamlessly it blended into my skin. It was even able to cover some dark marks when I built it up a bit.
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