L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation by L'Oreal Paris, Foundation Review

Reviews / L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

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I HATED IT!!!

unlike most reviews on this product, mine is going to be a rather negative one. I tried this foundation out a few hours ago at the store and makeup artists matched me with my shade and all that. within a few minutes the foundation turned literally white on my olive skin, it changed color completely! It just really didnt work for me.

taibaalm | 7 reviews

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10

You need this foundation

This by far is one of my favorite foundations, This is a full coverage matte foundation with a great price point. So if that is what you are looking for you need to buy this, asap!

beautylauren | 13 reviews

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10

My favorite, beats high end!

I have incredibly oily and acne prone skin. That means I need something that will stay matte, high coverage (for spots) and last. This product is amazing for that. It has great coverage and it really lasts. The only con I would say is it can be hard to color match, and the darker tones get a little too yellow.

OliviaSorokes | 57 reviews

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10

Best foundation I've ever used

In case you don't want to read my very long (gushing!) review, here are my pros and cons up front. Please note that I have mostly dry, sensitive, acne prone skin, so these pros and cons are specific to me. Pros: Lasts all day - at least 15 hours (that's the longest I've had it on so far) and pretty sure it could go several more hours. If I wear this longer, I’ll update! Feels like nothing is on...read more your skin, yet also feels velvety smooth to the touch once set Looks very natural, not too matte, just looks like healthy skin Great coverage, medium to full depending on application Does not have a cakey or thick appearance compared to many other matte and/or full coverage foundations Does not need a setting or finishing powder Does not transfer For me, the color match is perfect (Classic Ivory 101) Packaging is great – it’s easy to dispense controlled amounts, sanitary, and travels well So far, has not broken me out Cons: Sets very fast, so you have to work in small sections and blending might be tricky for someone with less experience applying makeup Can stick to dry patches if you do not moisturize really well Does not play well with other cream or liquid products after it's set and dried, I would recommend using ONLY powder products over top of this. The price is not a pro or con in my book. Although a lot of people say this is "expensive for a drugstore foundation" I think it's worth every penny, especially when it is just as good as some higher end foundations that cost far more. Now for the details! First, let me start by explaining that I have possibly worst the combination of skin issues imaginable. I have semi-active cystic acne, some intense scarring from past breakouts, rosacea, eczema, and very sensitive, combination (leaning dry but still very acne prone) skin. This is my first review, so my profile isn't completely updated but I'm working on that if you want to know what my skin care routine is. All that being said, you would think a long-wearing matte foundation wouldn't be for me... but this is the best foundation ever!! I think the key to using this if you have dry skin is in the prep work and application. Before applying this foundation, I make sure to moisturize really really well, with a good serum underneath, and prime with Monistat. I find that because it sets so fast, having a "slippery" primer underneath helps with blending and prevents it from settling into pores or clinging to dry patches, which is something other reviewers have complained of. This may not work for everyone, but it does for me. For the actual application, I put a small blob directly on the head of my Urban Decay Optical Blurring brush. Because this foundation sets so fast, I only do one small area of my face at a time. I tend to start with my chin and lower jawline, then upper cheeks and nose, one side at a time, then my temples and forehead. The order doesn't matter, that's just my preference as I like to do my problem areas first. On each area, I start with stippling motions to distribute the foundation and really get it into my pores and scarred areas, then I buff in circular motions before it sets dry to smooth out the coverage. I do use a bit more than some might recommend or what you might see in a YouTube tutorial or review, but I also have a lot of redness and scarring to cover. Once I've gone over my whole face, I wait a few seconds to make sure it's set really well, and go back in for additional coverage where I need it. Typically this is my cheeks, nose and chin. At this point, I usually don’t feel the need to use a concealer except on my chin and the very end of my nose as those tend to have the most redness and oil production and are the only areas this doesn’t fully stay put after several hours. I may also put concealer on small spots if I’ve recently had or currently have a breakout as mine are typically very red and inflamed. After this is all done, I use a soft-focus luminous powder (homemade – contains talc, cornstarch, arrowroot powder and a nude/gold toned shimmery mica powder) to bring back a subtle "glow" to my face so it doesn't look flat and because I personally prefer a more luminous, just short of dewy, look. I find that I don't need a setting powder at all with this foundation, and the luminous powder I use doubles as finishing powder. Applying my contour, bronzer, blush, and highlighter over this is a piece of cake, as long as it is all powder. I used to use a cream blush, and that just does not play well. It moves the foundation around in a weird way, so that I end up with really patchy splotches, but I can live with using only powders for all the other great things this does for me. I have also found that it cures a problem I never thought I’d fix, which was how my eyeliner used to magically find its way into my crow’s feet and settle there in the creases. For some reason, the outer corner of my eyes seem to be one of the most oily places on my face. Now that I have this foundation, if I apply a tiny bit just there (but NOT the under eye area, it’s a little too dry for that), my eyeliner stays put. The biggest pro for me is that this foundation definitely lasts all day! I leave the house at 7am, having put makeup on already an hour earlier, and I usually don't remove my makeup until anywhere from 7:30-8:30pm. When I look at my face 14 hours later and the makeup still looks as flawless as when I first applied it, that's a WIN in my book!! I also just love how soft and velvety it feels on my skin, and how natural it looks. It is currently February as I’m writing this, so my face is in the depths of winter dryness. I can’t wait to see how this holds up in summer… I feel pretty confident that it will still be just as amazing!

yeomanx2x21 | 2 reviews

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