L'Oreal True Match Mineral: Gentle Mineral Powder

What it claims

"Experience up to 16 hours of true-to-you colour with no oil break through. True Match® presents a new gentle mineral powder that provides a soft, matte complexion."

"Oil absorption increases over time, leaving skin mattified and shine-free throughout the day. Skin looks cleaner and healthier over time."

Price: $12.99 CAD (on sale)

Packaging: 4/5

There is 9 grams/ 0.31oz of product which is pretty standard for powders.

The powder comes in a sleek squared shape plastic compact with a sponge in the lower compartment. The lower compartment contains a large sized mirror - perfect for touch ups. The sponge is very good quality compared to all the other drugstore compact powders that come with sponges.  

The only downside is how the compact opens up. Inside of lifting the top, you need to lightly squeeze the sides to free the unlocking mechanisms. This could be a good thing if you keep this in your purse as this locking mechanism can prevent the lid from opening. 

Texture & Coverage: 4/5

The pigmentation you get is definitely lighter than what you see in the pan. I got mine in N3 (natural buff), it looked a little too dark in the pan to me but when I swatched it, it matched quite well. The powder is no way near full coverage, depending on the tool used you can probably build it up to a full medium coverage. If you cannot find your perfect shade, the powder can still work for you since the powder offers light-medium coverage. Make sure you know how to tell whether you have a warm, cool or neutral skin tone, this will make shade selection a lot easier.

The texture does not feel chalky or powdery at all. The powder is very finely milled and velvety but not pressed too firm so when a brush is used, be aware that there will be powder landing on the sides of the pan when swirling the brush to get the product.

Blendability: 4/5

The blendability of this powder is superior compared to other drugstore powders, I would have to say the blendability is comparable to the Revlon Nearly Naked Powder. If used with a brush, the powder is undetectable if blended thoroughly along with a moisturized base. 

Longevity: 3.5/5

As for the claims of being able to wear 16 hours with no oil breakthrough, I'd have to say that after a good 6 hour wear, oil did start seeping through but if a touch up is added throughout the day it can definitely last up to 12 hours. At the 6 hour mark, the powder still stayed in place, did not break down in a blotchy mess. 

** this powder does contain talc, so if you are allergic to talc beware.