Currently causing base hysteria Stateside is L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation so I need to say ahead that this isn’t available in the UK and nor is it currently on their schedule to launch here in 2017 (yes, I checked). So, if you want it, you’ll have to find it on Ebay (which is what I did). While mostly everyone is loving this new base that is targeted to dry skin types, many have complained at the lack of dark shades for deeper skin tones. 12 shades was never going to be even nearly enough!
I chose shade 206 – weirdly, it looks darker in the tube than it does on the skin, so while I thought it might be on the warm side (there weren’t many colour options from the Ebay seller) it’s actually only fractionally too warm. I’ve given it a full day’s wear because it claims up to 24 hours (oh my god.. please don’t ever let me have the day that requires my foundation to last 24 hours!). It’s definintely built to last but at the same time, it’s quite a heavy look base compared to the lighter, dewier formulas I normally use (Lumi Magique, Tru Match, Chanel Healthy Glow). The glow thing? Yes – definitely gives luminosity that doesn’t come from shine and yet, it feels smooth and hydrating which is quite spectacular in terms of formulation technique; it’s a fine line between dewy and shiny. I’ve read a lot of US blog reviews on this one and the last seems variable depending upon how dry/oily your skin is. Mine is normal to dry at the moment and I found the last good with only minimal fading towards the end of the day.
If you generally like L’Oreal foundation formulas, which I do, it has that familiar fluidity and easy of blending and if you found L’Oreal Infallible Matte too dry, it’s worth a little shopping around to see if you can find it (or have a friend pick it up if they’re in the US). I am not blown away by it but at the same time, very pleased to have it. In the US it’s around the $12.99 mark to give you a comparison.
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I have the US Version of the Infallible Pro Matte as I hated the UK version, I currently get it off Ebay. I am tempted to try this one as so many people love it, I will definitely be stocking up on both when I go to NYC next month.
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Sounds like it might be a good winter option, as my skin tends to dry a bit and lean towards the dull side. I’m currently using MAC’s Studio Tech cream foundation and liking it so far for the cooler months.
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I haven’t tried this foundation, yet. Normally, I find that drugstore foundations don’t work for me, but I wanted to test this one because it’s geared toward those of us with drier skins. While the shade range is not nearly broad enough, L’Oreal did make some colors that those of us with deeper skin tones can wear. Unfortunately, in the continuing saga of American cosmetic apartheid, it appears that many of the usual outlets for L’Oreal makeup have refused to carry the darker shades. As this sort of thing happens over and over again here in the States, I have drawn my own conclusions and they are very ugly indeed. I also feel that this particular problem is not of L’Oreal’s making. Which is not at all to say that they don’t need to produce a broader range of options for women of color. We’re nearing the 17th year of the 21st Century. I can’t believe that I’m even writing these words.
When I find the shade that I’m looking for (it exists, just not in any of the drugstores that are local to me) I still plan to put it to the test. If it’s anything like the matte version, I probably won’t like it, but hope springs eternal. The foundations that I like (NARS, Lancome, Chanel) are in the $40-$60/bottle range. It would be great to find something less expensive.
Is there nothing for you in the Tru Match line?
I did try TruMatch because they have an amazing variety of shades. Unfortunately for me, I was allergic to something in the formula. But for those without such problems, I agree that it’s a good choice.
That’s very unfortunate.
I have heard some pretty amazing things about this product. I wanna try!
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