L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush

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My first blush. I've always wanted one and after years of "borrowing" Mum's I decided to bite the bullet and get my own. I was already at the L'Oreal counter so I saw the pinkest colour and grabbed it.


Packaging:
This is the area of the product that let me see this product unfavourably. The lid broke away from the bottom. The plastic thats was covering the hinge at the back of the blush crumbled away as if it had been smashed on the floor continually (See photos above). This meant that the little brush stored underneath and the blush pan falls out when I open the blush lid.

 The crumbling slowly happened within the first couple of months of using it. I haven't dropped it on the floor, which would explain the breakage. As shown in the pictures the True Match Blush comes in a mini-compact equipped with 'convenient' mirror and wide brush for easy application, however I wouldn't recommend using the brush as a heavy hand can cause stark stroke lines on the face. Not appealing.


Colour:
120 Sandalwood Pink - rosy pink with warm undertones. Sheer pigmentation with a satin finish. Available in 5 shades. I have olive skintone and this is perfect for that hint of deeper pink. The blush isn't as sparkly as in the pan but my cheeks do look like they have a sheer glow to them. 

 Faded puzzle piece associated with the True Match range
top - one swipe   bottom - built up

 Texture/Formula:
Finely milled soft powder. Feels lightweight on the skin and is easy to apply and blend with a brush. It lasts an average length of time on the skin of 6hrs. It contains Vitamin C to leave skin with a healthy looking radiance that i didn't really pick up on.

 I enjoyed this blush, being my first ever! The one major thing that makes me dislike this product is the fallen apart, broken compact. It was a pain to have to deal with and manage especially in rush times. Towards the end I wanted to use up the blush so I could get rid of the whole thing.

Available:
From Priceline, pharmacies and discount department stores for $26.

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