Best Cheap All-Purpose Concealer: L'Oreal True Match Review

For many years, I suffered from persistent acne. I still get small breakouts fairly regularly, and I have red post-acne marks that still haven't faded. I also have somewhat dark circles under my eyes, and I don't wear foundation for a variety of reasons.

In short, my concealer has an important job to do.

I am extremely choosy when it comes to concealer. I used to use two separate products, one for under my eyes and one for blemishes, because I hadn't found a product that worked as well as I wanted it to for both purposes. Also, I need concealer that will never clog pores or cause breakouts, because my skin is very prone to acne. The concealers I used to use were quite expensive, but it was worth it to me to get the performance I needed.

At some point, financial necessity caused me to start trying drugstore brands. I discovered L'Oreal True Match concealer about two years ago, and I haven't used anything else since.

L'Oreal True Match concealer.

Pros:

• I've never had it clog my pores or cause breakouts.
• It offers decent coverage of both blemishes and under-eye circles.
• It blends well and looks about as natural as makeup can look.
• The texture is good. It doesn't cake up. It's not too thin. It pretty much looks like skin once you blend it in.
• Once I apply a good setting powder over it, it stays put and doesn't settle into fine lines or anything.
• It comes in a variety of shades for different skin colors and tones. I use the fair/light neutral one, and it matches my skin tone perfectly.
• One tube lasts several months. I would estimate that I buy about two of these each year.
• It has a brush built into the cap for easy application under the eyes, and you can easily dab a bit on your finger for more control with blemishes.
• A 5.2 ml tube currently costs $7.97 at my local Walmart, which is a great price for what you get, and you may be able to find it even cheaper online.

Cons:

• There are probably concealers out there that offer better coverage or look even more natural.

L'Oreal True Match concealer brush.

Honestly, I can't find much fault with this concealer. It does exactly what I want it to do. Actually, whether you're strapped for cash or not, I would recommend this concealer.

I hope my review of L'Oreal True Match concealer has provided some useful information. Until next time!