L'oread True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation

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Packaging:
Thick, palm sized compact. The bottom is white plastic and the top a chrome bronze finish with an Arabian inspired design for the product details. Underneath contains the shade name and a 3 step pictorial on how to use.

There is a full sized mirror on the inside of the lid and a hinged plastic tray that houses a sponge puff and snaps shut to keep the sponge air tight. The foundation is soaked in a sponge that is easily removable from the compact space.

Smell/Taste:
None.

Colour:
N3 Nude Biege - medium beige with warm undertones. Satin finish with light to medium coverage.
Available in 12 shades.

Formula/ Texture:
This is a thin, smooth liquid. This is best applied in a tapping motion to help the product skin into the skin using fingers or the included sponge puff. A beauty sponge will absorb too much product. It does apply with ease. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe.

It gives such a fresh and luminous look to the skin, mimicing a natural finish. The coverage is buildable with one tap in the sponge for sheer cover, 2 taps for light coverage and 3 taps for medium coverage.

I've had no flashback, irritations, breakouts, patchy fading, oxidisation or product breakdown with this. I haven't noticed a change in either way to my pore size. It does have a longevity on my combination skin for 7-8 hours before my t-zone gets shiny. I do set this area with translucent powder that I think attributed to the staying power.

I really enjoy the luminosity this gives and how it makes the skin look fresh and dewy and never cakey. The compact may be a little thick for travel but it's certainly durable.

Available:
From Priceline, discount chemists and pharmacies for US$17 for 14.6g/0.52oz. I got mine in America from Ulta Beauty.

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