L’Oréal Infallible 24H Foundation in a powder - True Beige

I was really looking forward to trialling this powder, I do not have alot of time in the mornings and need something quick, the fact this powder had foundation in a powder made it sound perfect! When I received it I was really impressed by the compact which came with a sponge and a mirror, smaller than other compacts I have used. When I put the powder on my face I was impressed again, it was easy to apply and seemed to have fairly good coverage. I did do another application of powder as felt it wasnt enough. The colour I had was slightly lighter than I would prefer. The whole process was very quick and I held high hopes the powder would last all day but took the compact with me to work just in case. I checked the coverage at lunchtime and saw that shine had come through and it had faded alot. I had re-apply but when I did re-apply it did not glide over my skin like it had in the morning and was very cakey. It looked awful. Unfortunately for me this product did not grip to my skin to provide an all day matte finish without cakeyness. I usually use revlon colourstay liquid and have gone back to using it as it is far superior to this foundation.

I tried this in a few different ways but really am not a fan of it and I really tried to like it! It does have a nice light fragrance but you can’t smell it when it’s on your face so that’s a bonus. It does apply nicely whether you use the sponge dry or damp. Packaging is cute and the sponge is great to use. Wasn’t really sure in which way to use this as the packaging didn’t really give directions but the L’Oréal website says use dry or you can use the sponge wet to create a cream consistency.

I first tried dry and straight on my face. It applied nicely but straight away my face felt super dry and chalky. The powder accentuated all pores, hairs and lines. It gave little coverage and redness, acne scars were all still obvious. It did apply evenly but with little coverage. Face looked and felt dusty and powdery all day. It did stay on all day but not a fan.

I tried with a primer underneath: Definitely felt less dry but could still feel it when you move your face. Again it shows up and settles in all the lines, pores and hairs and makes them obvious. Still looks chalky.

Tried with a damp sponge: (I had so much hope) Apply nicely and was super smooth. A little more coverage but not by a lot, redness etc still not covered and doesn’t layer very well and turns more powdery/cakey. As the day went on my skin felt drier and drier. It sadly still looks very obvious that I’m wearing powder.

Tried over liquid foundation and was super cakey.

Sadly this was a flop for me and my skin. I wouldn’t compare this to a liquid foundation and wouldn’t recommend. It’s so obvious and powdery on the skin with little coverage and I can’t find a way to like it. It may look nice and even in photos but in natural light it’s a no from me.

I first tried with a dry sponge just straight on my face

Ok I am a pretty big user of L'Oreal products, have used heaps in the past and still use other products.

This is the first foundation in a powder I have tried - I was excited to try this as my skin is starting to age and needs full coverage that lasts, so thought this would be great! Unfortunately (don't you love that word?), I did not like this foundation at all :(

The packaging colour I liked, I don't like the plastic, not sure how earth friendly it is? The compact is a good size and has a separate flip with the sponge and a pretty good mirror.

The foundation felt really nice when I ran my finger over it, really soft. I really wasn't sure the best way to apply (I normally use a cake foundation with a brush), so I tried my brush but it was terrible and the powder went everywhere. I then tried using the sponge which I dampened a little first. Not great at all - maybe it was my skin (I have old burn scarring around my chin), but I applied a bit and it didn't really cover that well, so I tried going over it again and it just wiped off the first layer I had put on.

I'm really bummed as I really wanted this to work for me, it's hard to get a good foundation, but I just couldn't get this to work the way I wanted for my skin.

So won't be purchasing this in the future and have given the compact to my sister to try :)

A lovely compact comes with a sponge and mirror. I have always applied my powder foundation with a brush so it felt quite different applying with the sponge. It applies quite full coverage Matt. It feels lightweight but found it a little cakey on my skin. Settled into fine lines and became a bit shiny by the end of the day. It was ok but not the best I have tried,

First impression about the packaging was great, its a lovely compact and feels nice in the hand. I researched the product online for instructions on how to use as I have not heard the term foundation in a powder and wanted to get the best use of it. There are multiple was listed to use it, as a T-zone mattifying powder with a dry sponge or as a foundation with a damp sponge, a setting powder with dry sponge or a brush. Used over foundation as a t-zone powder I found it to be really cakey and emphasized my pores and fine lines. Used as a foundation I tried using a dry brush and blending but the coverage was next to none. Using a damp sponge it does go on ok as a foundation but kind of "pills" on the skin. It also gave off a really strong white cast and made blending other makeup products near impossible. Regarding wear time, it did not last a full work day.

Overall I was disappointed in this product because my hopes were so high, the only way I found to use it effectively was with a dry brush and a very light touch and use as a setting powder.

Sold as a foundation in the form of a powder, L'Oréal Infallible 24 fresh wear foundation powder comes as a cute purse size all in 1 compact, so handy for day to day use.

But this means a teeny tiny sponge for application. I am more of speed makeup applier, so appreciate a larger sponge which I currently use with a liquid foundation, followed by a dusting powder to set.

I found a damp sponge application didn't glide as well as I hoped. Possibly a primer would help? I didn't try this, as I don't have such a product.......I wonder if this might make for an oiler base that would affect the longevity of the Foundation? I found the damp sponge application caused a streak of coverage and I had to use my big bristled brush to blend it out again.

Dry sponge application gave better controller but lighter coverage which seems to accentuate my open pores around the nose area.

I think continuing with my current liquid foundation gives me the right coverage and control.

The product is a very fine powder....light as a feather. I think going forward I would use this compact, I received to review, as a setting powder on a fluffy brush over liquid foundation. I won't be purchasing L'Oréal Infallible 24 fresh wear foundation powder .......the whole process was just not quick enough for me.

And the matte-ness created the effect of a monotone mask, over which I would need to apply blush, contour etc etc to make me look alive again! I'm more of a quick make-up type gal. I see a younger lady, with greater make-up application skill, using this product to best effect.

It was a struggle to find the right shade for me.130 true beige was my best guess for the trial, but was actually much paler then it appeared on screen. It seems differcult to find a more rosey coloured base...most seem orangey.

In these Covid times, I need to wear a mask most of the day. There definitely was transfer to the edges and cross the nose of the mask. This could mean potential for a touch up during the day.....made easy with a compact size pack, but definitely not all-day wear in my books.

Over this week of trialling, the weather was cooler, and I had no problem with the foundation melting.

I had high hopes for this foundation but unfortunately it was a fit for me. I found it extremely hard to blend and very drying. I tried using a hydrating primer but even with that it was quite cakey. It did work slightly better with a good blending brush instead of the sponge it comes with and I tried it using a large brush as more of a setting powder which kind of works. This foundation was not the right fit for me but the packaging was very appealing and the product itself looks and feels well made. I will keep trying other ways to make it work for me.

For starters I chose a shade that was a bit too light for me as I don't usually buy this brand I just made a guess. The compact case is nice, fits in your hand well. It has a nice big mirror and space for a possibly larger replacement sponge. The foundation has a mild scent kind of reminds me of the smell of Nivea moisturiser which I dont particularly like. The foundation is velvety smooth and very pleasant to apply. I personally think you need a primer first or better application and finish would be with a brush as opposed to a sponge but that's just my preference. I like the matte finish as I get a bit oily throughout the day, I did have to top up my t zone but it was quick and easy and to be honest I haven't come across a product yet that delivers all day so no points lost there. This product is probably better for the warmer months for me as the cold drys my skin which isn't great for a powder. In saying that I'm not the biggest fan of liquid foundation. Overall I will use it but I won't go out of my way for this product, I have tried better powders at similar price points that I rate higher. The best thing about this product is the feel factor, didn't feel like I had makeup on and felt nice to apply.

I have almost always used liquid foundation. I was very intrigued to see how this product would be different from my usual liquids. The compact is a nice design with a mirror and sponge. I wet the sponge to apply. I found it easy enough to use but found it could cake and wouldn't blend easily sometimes. The cake broke during my first use so I spent subsequent uses trying to make sure it wouldn't all fall out of the compact! It feels lighter and a lot less greasy than a liquid which is great. I found it doesn't transfer as much as liquid but there is still some transfer when touched. It would settle in my pores almost instantly and in my lines too. Overall, I will continue to use it until it's gone but I don't think I will be buying it again.

The first time I used it (using the sponge that's included in the packaging), the powder crumbled and left a mess on my sink. Then I made a mistake of carrying it in my handbag, thinking it would be safer than carrying a liquid foundation. I was wrong. Powder crumbs everywhere! I tried doing touch up in the car, crumbs extravaganza again. Then the next time I used it, the whole "cake" of powder literally dislodged out of the packaging! I managed to catch it and stuck it back in. Every single time I used it, it crumbled more. By now you should know that the faulty/badly designed packaging isn't my favourite part of this foundation. Messier than using a liquid foundation. I tried using isopropyl alcohol to fix it, but unfortunately it isn't fixable.

Does it fulfill the claims though?

- Covers and lasts like a liquid foundation: actually yes, it does. A single swipe covers a multitude of uneven skin. A gentle swipe has given enough coverage for my panda eyes. Unfortunately it refused to work long on my T-zone.

- Mattifies with no cakeyness: mostly yes to mattifying, but it turned mottled pretty quickly on my T-zone when applied using the sponge. Makes my skin looks like tree barks. It doesn't like the moisturiser/toner/both that I used. Grabbed anything and everything that I used on my face. The powder produced better results when used with a powder brush. Either way, T-zone gets shiny after much less than 2 hours.

- Sweat-proof: no idea as my face didn't normally get sweaty.

- Heat & humidity proof: not for T-zone.

- Full coverage: again, not for my T-zone.

I'm a bit sad, as the shade 130 True Beige is perfect for me. I also like the look of the packaging and the cute mirror in it. But it's way too much efforts for me to apply it, much longer than applying a liquid foundation. A great idea, if only they could make a formula that's more portable and less crumbly!