url": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/makeup/face-makeup/foundation-true-match-shade-finder" After trying a few shades (swatched above), I landed on N3 as my perfect shade. As someone with a neutral undertone, it’s incredibly difficult to find truly neutral foundations. So many lean too yellow or olive on me, but N3 is imperceptible on my skin once blended. The foundation includes nine new shades, with 47 shades in total, all formulated with six different color pigments to deliver the perfect match for deep, medium deep, medium, light-medium and light and fair skin tones. The True Match technology adapts to your skin and texture so you can’t tell where the foundation ends and your skin begins. The upgraded shade range still has the same shade numbers and undertone labeling for easy matching. When it comes to what’s on the inside, the formula has the same hydrating, lightweight satin finish, natural-looking results and buildable coverage. Now, it’s also vegan, alcohol-free, oil-free and fragrance-free. These small tweaks have big impact, making the foundation suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

In a consumer test of more than 300 women, 99 percent found their perfect match from the True Match Super-Blendable Foundation collection, thanks to the shade range organized by six skin tones (deep, medium deep, medium, light-medium and light skin tones) and three undertones (warm, cool and neutral). Step 2. Next, use a damp makeup blender to buff your foundation, working from the center of your face, outward. Follow up with concealer like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer up to 24H Full Coverage to mask blemishes or add more coverage. Additionally, choose one that’s two shades lighter to highlight the face or two shades deeper to contour.Other than that, there was no splotchiness, hardly any noticeable fading, and my skin still looked smooth. Honestly, I was floored! While most people probably already have an inkling of what their skin tone is, the same can’t always be said for undertones. The difference between the two is that your skin tone refers to your overall complexion, whereas undertone refer to the colors that come through your complexion and affect its overall hue. To easily determine your undertone try one of these two methods below: Once you know your undertone and depth category, here are the exact shades you have to choose from.

While we look for many different factors in a foundation, the shade matching is always a top priority. That’s why we decided to test run the L’Oréal Paris True Match Blendable Foundation . The brand’s iconic foundation has been revamped with a moisturizing, hyaluronic acid-infused formula and even more precise skin undertone shade matching. Keep reading to find out what our editors thought of the upgrade. L’Oréal Paris True Match Blendable Foundation in N6 Alanna, Assistant Managing Editor

Finally, the new foundation formula is vegan and made with clean ingredients, meeting the standards for the Conscious Beauty label at Ulta. It’s fragrance and alcohol free, as well, which is great news for my sensitive skin. Left to Right: N4, N3, W3 Look at the inside of your arm. If your veins appear blue or purple, you’re cool-toned, while green veins indicate warm-toned skin. If you’re not sure or you see a mix of blue and green, you may have neutral undertones.

description":"If you want to channel your inner pixie there's no better time to do that then Halloween. Follow this guide to get a gorgeous fairy makeup and hair look, complete with pastel hair and sparkling eyeshadow. Love glitter and glam (who doesn't)? Then Halloween is the perfect time to indulge in sparkle and shine. And there's no better beauty look then Halloween fairy makeup as it has everything from pastel hair to metallic eyes and lips. The good news is that there's no right or wrong way to do this makeup! Whether you want to play with all the colours of the rainbow or just add a bit of sparkle to your fairy makeup look, you can go as glam or as subtle with your hair and makeup as you want. If you're ready to unleash your inner pixie, follow our easy step-by-step guide with @briannabissonmakeup that breaks down how to do your eyes, face and lips along with tips for getting pastel fairy hair." id": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/makeup/face-makeup/new-true-match-foundation-formula", description":"Add a pop of colour to your cheeks – instantly brighten your complexion for every season with a hint of carefully applied blusher or bronzer. No matter your face shape, with the right techniques you can transform your features for a defined look. And let’s talk about blending, because it is called the L’Oreal True Match Super Blendable Foundation, after all. The consistency of this foundation is on the thinner side, and when paired with a great skin tone match, it seriously becomes invisible on the skin. There’s no telling where the foundation stops and starts. It looks natural, with a soft matte finish that just looks like normal skin. The coverage definitely reaches its max at medium. While it is slightly buildable, you’ll need to layer with concealer if you have really dark or red spots you want to completely conceal. L’Oreal True Match Super Blendable Foundation Before and AfterAs beauty editors, we’re always on the hunt for the best new foundation , as it’s a staple product that serves as the literal, well, foundation for any good makeup look. Your foundation has the potential to make or break the rest of your makeup, plus there are tons of different types to choose from. Matte or dewy , light or full coverage, powder, or liquid — the list goes on. url": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/makeup/face-makeup/new-true-match-foundation-formula" Narrow down your shade match by determining your undertone, first. Flip your wrist over and look at your veins. If you have green veins, you have warm undertones, if you have blue veins, you have cool undertones. If your undertones look like a mix of blue and green, then you have neutral undertones which are a mix of warm and cool tones. Don’t worry, it’s simpler than it sounds. Keep reading to find out more about selecting your best True Match Super-Blendable Foundation color. id": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/makeup/face-makeup/foundation-true-match-shade-finder",