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Loreal Infallible Mattifying Primer & 24 Hour Matte Foundation Review

Hi guys ! Happy Friday. Anyone have any fun weekend plans ?

Last year when the Loreal Infallible Mattifying Primer & 24Hour Matte foundation came out , I was running to the closest Deschem to get it to try it out. In December Loreal send me a few more shades, and I decided why not share my thoughts on these two products. For the record - The shade I use daily (11 Vanilla I bought myself as well as the mattifying primer ) My shade I started using after December (when I was tanned for once - Radiant Beige - I did receive as a PR sample )

As you guys know, I love primers. My HUGE collection of primers in my bathroom can definitely confirm that it's one of my most used products daily. If I apply make-up the day for work, I would like it to stay on my face and not slide off. Usually I apply my make-up around 05h30 in the mornings, and usually only take it off once Alex is in bed and fast asleep around 20h00 . And I want to still look as good at night as I did when I applied it that morning. This primer definitely helps me in that department. This foundation is a silicone formula and as you can see quite thick but once you rub it in between your fingers and applied to your face it provides a velvety smooth finish that helps to keep you matte. 

Usually I need to powder around midday - but using the combo of the primer and foundation - I don't feel the need until around 18h00 . 


Word of warning though - if you don't have oily skin or combination skin - stay away from this primer. Some days when my water intake isn't too great , I do notice the foundation and primer sucks into my skin and makes it look dry - so on those days I skip the primer and use something else like Benefits or Maybelline Baby Skin. 

I’ll admit I was a little hesitant to try this foundation…. when something claims to “withstand everything” and to “work for 24-hours”. I do get a little scared of having cakey / patchy looking skin right after applying the foundation, as even though I'm oily, sometimes my skin freaks out when I use a fuller coverage foundation.  It wasn’t until I began to apply it to my skin that I was amazed to see just how lightweight it is! This foundation offers a medium to full coverage, while looking almost undetectable on the skin - which is pretty impressive. It’s fantastic at evening out any  redness on the face, and it does a pretty good job of covering acne scars and small pimples too. 
While I haven’t tested this product for a full 24 hours ( I like to sleep thank you very much), I have worn it for a decent 14 hours while working , running errand and going out. It was still holding up well, with no patchiness or smudging (and let's be real in the summer that is always something I am looking for in my foundation ). I was just starting to get a small amount of shine in the T-Zone area, which I’d expect from any foundation by this time . A little powder easily fixed that. 
Overall, I will definitely be repurchasing this foundation when I run out. It’s probably my favourite long-wearing foundation, and the fact that my skin loves it too is huge bonus. I’ve had no breakouts or skin issues in the time I’ve been using this product , and for me that's pretty magical as my skin seems to be freaking out with some foundations lately.
Have you tried this foundation or primer before ? Did you like it ?
*This product/s was send to me in exchange for my honest opinion*

Comments

  1. I use this foundation, but do not have the Primer. I plan to get it soon though.

    I love the foundation. very lightweight, but I agree that if your skin isn't oily and if it's dehydrated in any way, stay away from it. Initially my water intake was low so I found my skin looked very dry, but now since I've upped my water game, it definitely looks much better on my skin. I also find a make up setting spray adds some hydration and makes it look better.

    Over all, I think this is my fave foundation :)

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    1. Yes the water intake is very important. Hope the primer works great on you too xxx

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  2. I need to try this foundation, have heard so many good things!
    Have a lovely weekend :)
    Rosanna x
    Rose's Rooftop

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  4. i have been seing this products a lot on youtube and got pretty curious but never tried them out myself. your review is really informative and accurate and it really sounds like a great product, but defenetly not for me and i'm glad i've read this so now i know. i lately have a very dri and cakey skin even though it's always been mixed and beautiful, i guess it's aging..lol. i am planning to post something similar soon cause i've only recently started to use one single random primer for the first time in my life and results are confusing..

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    1. Yes this is not a dry skin foundation. :) What primer are you currently using ?

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  5. I love this post! I have just updated my blog with 'Holika Holika Pig Nose' Review! You should check it out.

    Kisses, Mai.

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  6. I heard about that primer from Loreal, I have to check it out too :)

    http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/

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  7. I LOVE the primer, but I don't like the foundation. But the primer is one of my favorites. Happy new week, hun.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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    1. I think this is a love or hate for most people . But out of the two the primer is a winner.

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  8. If your face suddenly appears more pink or blue, your undertones are cool — and if you give off a more yellowish hue, you're warm. If your skin seems gray, you have neutral undertones. Once you've figured out your undertone, you'll be able to look for your foundation shade.
    Loreal infallible foundation

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