{"id":336,"date":"2025-10-22T20:51:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T20:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestofashion.com\/?p=336"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:27:20","slug":"is-the-loreal-true-match-blush-actually-better-than-their-highlighter-or-should-you-just-buy-both_","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/?p=336","title":{"rendered":"Is the L\u2019Or\u00e9al True Match Blush Actually Better Than Their Highlighter or Should You Just Buy Both_"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bestofashion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ly_ai_69c654430afc04.30367306.jpg\" alt=\"Is the L\u2019Or\u00e9al True Match Blush Actually Better Than Their Highlighter or Should You Just Buy Both_\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bestofashion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ly_ai_69c654467075c0.87073746.jpg\" alt=\"Is the L\u2019Or\u00e9al True Match Blush Actually Better Than Their Highlighter or Should You Just Buy Both_\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bestofashion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ly_ai_69c654493bd953.12171387.jpg\" alt=\"Is the L\u2019Or\u00e9al True Match Blush Actually Better Than Their Highlighter or Should You Just Buy Both_\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Okay, real talk\u2014you\u2019re standing in the drugstore aisle, right? Phone in hand, probably reading reviews because that\u2019s what we do now, and you\u2019re staring at the L\u2019Or\u00e9al True Match display. The blush looks tempting. The highlighter is catching the fluorescent light and basically winking at you. But do you need both? Is one secretly way better than the other? I\u2019ve been testing these for months\u2014like, actually using them on my face, not just swatching on my arm\u2014and I have thoughts. Lots of slightly scattered, definitely human thoughts.We are using these products in real life, by the way. Not in a studio with perfect ring lights. I\u2019m talking about 7 AM application, running to catch the train, touching up in a bathroom with questionable lighting. That kind of real. So if you\u2019re looking for a L\u2019Or\u00e9al True Match blush review or wondering about the highlighter specifically, this way you can figure out what\u2019s actually worth your money before you commit.First impressions? The packaging is&#8230; fine. It\u2019s drugstore. You\u2019re not getting weighted magnetic closures or anything, but it doesn\u2019t feel like it\u2019s going to explode in your bag either. The pans are decent sized. I\u2019ve hit pan on one blush already, which feels like a weird accomplishment? Like finishing a book or something.But let\u2019s get into the actual performance, because that\u2019s what matters.<strong>Wait, how does the blush actually perform on different skin types?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>I\u2019ve got combination skin\u2014oily T-zone, dry cheeks, the whole annoying combo\u2014and I was worried the blush would either disappear or cling to dry patches. Neither happened, which was a nice surprise. The formula is this soft, buildable powder that doesn\u2019t kick up too much dust when you swirl your brush in it. Some drugstore blushes are like, 50% powder cloud, 50% actual pigment. These are better than that.The shade range for blush is pretty solid. They\u2019ve got the whole W-C-N system (warm, cool, neutral), which actually helps if you know your undertone. If you don\u2019t? Grab one of the neutral shades and call it a day. <strong>Rosy Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p> is my personal workhorse\u2014it\u2019s just&#8230; reliable. Not too pink, not too peach. Shows up on my medium skin without making me look like a doll.But here\u2019s the thing about the blush that I didn\u2019t expect: it lasts. Like, genuinely lasts through a workday without turning patchy. I\u2019ve had high-end blushes that couldn\u2019t manage that. So points for that, L\u2019Or\u00e9al.<strong>Okay but what about the highlighter? Is it just as good?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The highlighter is&#8230; different. Not bad different, just&#8230; its own thing. The texture is softer\u2014almost cream-to-powder feeling, even though it\u2019s definitely powder. It\u2019s more emollient than the blush, which means it blends beautifully but can also emphasize texture if you\u2019re not careful. I learned that the hard way when I put it over a healing breakout. Not cute. Not cute at all.The shades are more limited, though. They\u2019ve got your standard champagne, gold, and rose gold options. <strong>Ice<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p> is the pale pearlescent one that looks terrifying in the pan but actually works if you\u2019re fair. <strong>Golden<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p> is&#8230; golden. Obviously. And <strong>Rose<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p> is the one I reach for most because it doubles as a blush-topper on lazy days.When you apply it with a dense brush, it\u2019s intense. Like, Instagram-highlight intense. But if you use a fan brush or something fluffier, it\u2019s this pretty, natural glow. The blogger often uses it this way for everyday looks, and I\u2019ve started copying that. Less is more with this one, unless you\u2019re specifically going for that glazed donut look.<strong>So which one is actually the better product?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>This is where I have to pause, because&#8230; it depends? Annoying answer, I know. But seriously. If you\u2019re someone who wears blush every day, who feels naked without that flush of color on your cheeks? The blush is the winner. No contest. The formula is consistent, the shade range is thoughtful, and it\u2019s hard to mess up.But if you\u2019re more of a highlighter person\u2014if you\u2019re chasing that glow, that dewy skin look even in the dead of winter? The highlighter might edge ahead. It\u2019s more impressive, somehow. More transformative. A mediocre blush just looks like bad blush. A mediocre highlighter is just&#8230; invisible. But a good highlighter? Changes your whole face. And this one is good.Let me break this down in a table because my brain works better with visuals, and maybe yours does too:<\/p>\n<header data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\" style=\"position: sticky; left: 0px; top: 0px;\"><span data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\u8868\u683c<\/span>  <\/header>\n<table data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<thead data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<tr data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<th align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Feature<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">True Match Blush<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">True Match Highlighter<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<tr data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Texture<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Soft powder, slightly drier<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Creamy, more emollient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Blendability<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Easy, forgiving<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Very easy, can emphasize pores<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Shade range<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Wide (W\/C\/N system)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Limited (4-5 shades)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Pigmentation<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Buildable, medium<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Intense, needs light hand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Longevity<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">6-8 hours<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">5-7 hours (fades evenly)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Best for<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Daily wear, beginners<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Special occasions, glow lovers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">Price point<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">~$10-12<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" data-v-5c5bdb04=\"\">~$10-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>But some friends want to know\u2014can you use them together without looking like a disco ball?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Valid concern. Very valid. The answer is yes, but with strategy. What should we do? Let\u2019s keep reading below for the actual technique, because this matters.You can\u2019t just pile both on randomly. Well, you can, but you might end up with too much shimmer in one spot and not enough color in another. I like to apply the blush first, blend it out completely, then decide if I even need highlighter. Sometimes the blush has enough of a sheen (especially the satin finishes) that extra glow is overkill.When I do use both, I put highlighter only on the high points\u2014cheekbones, maybe a touch on the nose. Not on the apples of the cheeks where the blush lives. That separation is key. Otherwise you\u2019re just creating one shiny pink blob, and nobody wants that.<strong>Is one more beginner-friendly than the other?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Honestly? The blush is more forgiving. You can build it slowly, and if you overdo it, you can buff it out with a clean brush or even a bit of powder. The highlighter is less forgiving because once that shimmer is on, it\u2019s on. You can tone it down with powder, but it changes the finish. Gets more matte, less glowy. Defeats the purpose.If you\u2019re just starting out with makeup, or you\u2019re buying for a teenager or something, I\u2019d point you toward the blush first. It\u2019s harder to mess up. The highlighter requires a bit more&#8230; finesse. A bit more understanding of your face shape and where light actually hits.<strong>What about the value? Are they worth the price?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>At around ten to twelve bucks each, they\u2019re mid-range drugstore. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. I\u2019ve paid more for worse, and I\u2019ve paid less for&#8230; well, usually less means worse in makeup, let\u2019s be real.The pans are a decent size. I\u2019ve been using <strong>Spiced Plum<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p> (the blush) since last summer and I\u2019m just now seeing pan. The highlighter I go through faster because I\u2019m less careful with it, but still. Months of use. That\u2019s good value in my book.Compared to high-end alternatives? The blush could maybe pass for something more expensive. The highlighter, while pretty, doesn\u2019t quite have that seamless, \u201cis it your skin or is it makeup?\u201d quality that you get from the $40+ options. But it\u2019s close. Closer than it should be for the price.<strong>So what\u2019s the final verdict\u2014do you need both?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Here\u2019s where I land, after all this testing and comparing and overthinking. If your budget allows for one, get the blush. It\u2019s more versatile, more reliable, and you\u2019ll use it more often. Most people look better with a bit of color on their cheeks than without. It\u2019s just&#8230; biology or something. Healthy flush equals attractive, apparently.But if you already have a blush you love, or you\u2019re just not a blush person? The highlighter is a fun addition. It\u2019s not essential\u2014let\u2019s be clear, no highlighter is essential\u2014but it\u2019s nice. It makes you look awake when you\u2019re not. It catches light in photos. It\u2019s a mood booster, weirdly.I bring you this slightly rambling conclusion: you don\u2019t need both, but you might want both. And if you do get both, they play nicely together as long as you\u2019re not heavy-handed. The detailed setup methods, let\u2019s take a look\u2014by which I mean, start with less than you think you need, blend more than you think you should, and step back from the mirror to check. Natural light helps. Bathroom lighting lies.Hope this helps you make a decision that doesn\u2019t result in buyer\u2019s remorse and another product sitting unused in your drawer. We\u2019ve all got enough of those already.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Okay, real talk\u2014you\u2019re standing in the drugstore aisle, right? Phone in hand, probably reading reviews because that\u2019s what we do now, and you\u2019re staring at the L\u2019Or\u00e9al True Match display. The blush looks tempting. The highlighter is catching the fluorescent light and basically winking at you. But do you need both? 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