6 days ago
L'Oreal True Match Serum Review 2025
A few weeks ago, I had a sudden allergic reaction that left my face red, swollen, and peeling. It was bad enough to send me to the emergency room—and (debatably) even worse, I had a wedding to attend just three days later. The inflammation wasn't going down, and my skin was flaky and irritated. I needed a hydrating foundation that could effectively camouflage my redness—all while lasting through a long, sweaty day (and night) of wedding guest festivities without further irritating my poor face.
After debating what to pack in my makeup bag, I decided on a long-time favorite: L'Oréal's True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum. As a beauty editor, I've tested countless foundations, including all the luxury options and viral hits, but I always come back to this under-$20 drugstore skin tint. It's shockingly full-coverage, accessible, and ideal for sensitive skin.
The multitasking formula is infused with hyaluronic acid, which made a huge difference on my dry, shedding face. It smoothed over my patchiness instead of clinging to it, and gave my face a hydrated, fresh finish. It's also non-comedogenic, so I didn't have to worry about making things worse with clogged pores or breakouts. And despite the formula being labeled as a skin tint, the coverage is akin to that of foundation while still being super lightweight.
The wedding took place in Atlanta in June, so I was bracing for heat, humidity, and a full day of photos and dancing. From 4 p.m. until midnight, my makeup stayed put—no flakes, no melting, and most importantly, no redness peeked through. Even close up, my skin looked calm and smooth. You would never know I accidentally ate nuts three days prior.
If you're dealing with reactive skin or just need an unfailing foundation for long, hot days, this skin tint is more than worthy of a top spot in your rotation. It's affordable, accessible, and truly delivers, whether you're heading to a summer event or just need a skincare-forward complexion product.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You'll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it's usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles' entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
