It's not every day that beauty editors all love the same product, but that has been the case with L'Oréal Paris's True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation. It's the kind of product that keeps popping up in makeup bags and group chats across the industry, so when I started switching up my skincare for the cooler months and realized my makeup needed to keep up, I finally put this foundation to the test. Keep reading for the questions I had going in, and why this product earned a permanent spot in my fall beauty routine.
I want my makeup to feel breathable. Which product won't feel heavy?
I hate when my makeup feels thick and cakey, so all day-comfort was at the top of my list. That's exactly where this balm shines, since its lightweight, buildable texture is designed to sit comfortably on skin without turning greasy or thick as new products enter your routine.
How do I keep my makeup from fighting with my skincare?
I've been reaching for richer creams now that the weather's turning, and the tinted balm foundation's skin-first formula plays so nicely with the rest of my products. Its 80% skincare base, made with hyaluronic acid, is formulated to work alongside richer skincare products rather than compete with them. My moisturizer and makeup are finally on the same page, and I couldn't be happier about it.
I've also been trying a new active, and introducing a new serum always makes me a little nervous about everything else I put on my face, which is why I love that the tinted balm's formula is dermatologist-trusted, derm-tested, and non-comedogenic, making it a lower-risk layer to add on top of new actives or moisturizers.
What's the easiest way to wear makeup without overdoing it?
I'm guilty of piling on product until my face feels like a science experiment, so I was relieved to hear just how easy to use this one is. A single application from the built-in applicator limits how many layers go onto the skin, which lowers the odds of product building. (Though you can build easily if you'd like!) Plus, there are 12 shades to choose from, so finding your match doesn't mean adding more products to the mix.
Fewer products, less fuss, and skin that looks great is the kind of makeup I'll always go for.
