L'OREAL TRUE MATCH FOUNDATION

L'OREAL TRUE MATCH FOUNDATION IN C1 - £9.99

I bought this foundation a while ago and on first impressions I wasn't too impressed as it seemed to really oxidise on my skin and cling to dry patches. I've decided to give it another go as I've heard nothing but bloggers singing their praises about this foundation like Lauren Curtis, Vivianna and so many more!

I can happily report that this foundation deserves the hype surrounding it as it is amazing for the price. I find it is like MAC Studio Fix Fluid in terms of coverage but it feels so much lighter and looks a lot more natural. The shade I have which is C1 is also a pretty good match for my skin, it is very fair so good for the all the pale gals out there. In saying that, I do find it does get darker on my skin during the day which is a bit annoying but it doesn't overly detract from how the foundation looks. I also find it doesn't cling to dry patches providing a good moisturiser/primer is applies before hand. It leaves a natural finish on the skin although on my skin it leans towards the dewier side of the spectrum which provides a healthy glow without looking sweaty/oily.

The foundation also applies and blends really nicely. For this foundation I do like using either my ELF Small Stippling brush or the Real Techniques Buffing brush/Expert face brush which gives a really nice polished look. It also looks nice blended in with fingers to give a more natural look. I'm sorry I couldn't upload a picture of me wearing the foundation but I am wearing it one of my previous posts if you're interested.

Overall, I adore this foundation especially for the price as it really is a bargain at under £10 (and currently on 3 for 2 in Boots!)

Have you tried the L'oreal True Match?

Olivia

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mono by olivia-kiernan featuring a black shirt

Hey guys! So I've just joined Polyvore and I've really been enjoying using it and creating outfits. It's a really good website for seeing how items work together. Also it notifies you when an item you've liked is in the sale which is always great as you can snap it before it goes out of stock! 
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BRONZEY MAKE UP

FACE: loreal true match foundation, soap and glory kick ass concealer, mac msf in lightscapade, soap and glory bronzer

EYES: mac paint pot in painterly, mac bronze eyeshadow, mac omega eyeshadow, bourjois volume glamour max definition mascara, sleek palette in au naturel, urban decay naked basics palette

LIPS: sleek lipstick in barely there

Hello! First of all, sorry for barely posting over the last couple of months, my exams are looming (under a month until my first exams!) and therefore I have been spending my time revising and have had no spare time at all. I probably should be revising now although I have decided to take the day off, apart from reading To Kill A Mockingbird, so that I am nice and refreshed for the next week of revision.. Secondly, I would also like to apologise for the awfully zoomed in photo of myself. I was trying to crop out the dreaded arm when taking a photo and my messy room, although I still managed to get the vacuum cleaner in it hah.

Following on from my last post, a review of MAC Bronze Eyeshadow, here it is in action - used all over the lid and then some of 'Bark' (a dark brown from Sleek Au Naturel Palette) and 'Faint' (medium warm brown from UD Naked Basics Palette) in the outer corner and crease. I then just mirrored the shades used on my lid onto my botton lashline. I also went a bit crazy with the bronzer- the Soap and Glory one has now become my all time fave even though I have had it for ages only now do I realise how beautiful it is. In saying that, I hit pan on it this morning (which I found quite exciting for some reason) so does any one have an recommendations for a new one? I am quite tempted my the famous Solei Tan de Chanel bronzer but I have heard it is similar to the Bourjois Bronzing Primer which I didn't really like. I have really been loving the look of bronzed cheeks, probably due to the sunshine we're having at the moment! I also used my new fave mascara which is amazing, I won't say too much now as there will be a review coming soon!

Thanks for reading! Hope you've all had a great weekend :)

Olivia

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