L'Oreal True Match Mineral Powder Foundation

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Packaging:
The mineral foundation is in two parts the first part is the lid. This has a built in kabuki brush which I've found to be a little scratchy. It is protected by a clear lid which is a hassle to remove when using it in a rush as it's a lot of fiddling. The second part is the bottom half which houses the mineral pigments. It has a sifter built in to control the flow of the pigments which can spill and make a mess if the container is tapped hard.

Smell:
None.

Colour:
W1 Golden Ivory - tan colour with yellow undertones. Light to medium coverage with a matte finish. Available in 5 other shades.

 Texture/Formula:
This is a fine and smooth powder. It can be felt on the skin. It's safe for sensitive skin and won’t clog pores. I haven't experienced any skin irritation either. Its easy to remove with a basic makeup wipe. It doesn't need to be set with a powder at all. Using a primer, it has great longevity of 8hrs with some shine coming through near the 7hr mark.


One of the reason why I got it was because it was oil, fragrance and preservative free with an SPF 15+. It's formulated with essential vitamins and minerals that protect and nourish the skin, while letting it breathe freely. I did notice a dramatic difference in the quality of my skin. It felt softer, wasn't as red, nor did it have as many breakouts as before use. There was some light in flash photography from the SPF though.

 I really enjoyed this apart from the scratchy kabuki. It had great coverage for a foundation with the finish of a powder. Sensitive and blemish skin would absolutely benefit from this.
Available:
From Priceline, pharmacies and discount department stores for $28.08 for 10g.















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