I was really happy to have been chosen to trial this foundation as long wearing and non transferring are my two most sought after features in a foundation.
Firstly, long wearing. The product was reasonably true to this, it lasted well and stayed in place, no issues with caking, settling into lines, or sliding down my face by the end of the day. I did find I had to touch up in places for a perfect look later in the day.
Unfortunately the claim of being transfer-resistant wasn’t all that I’d hoped for, the colour did run off onto clothing etc.
Outside of these claims, was it a good foundation? I found the consistency thinner than my usual foundation, and I had to use more product than I usually would, so the bottle would not last as long. The coverage was good though and buildable for greater coverage. The finish was too matte for my liking and felt quite drying when applied, but it didn’t dry my skin out - in fact I experienced a few more blemishes, despite the product stating it is non-comedogenic. This may just be my skins reaction to change in products but I don’t normally experience this when switching foundation.
It was pleasant to use and wear, feeling soft and flexible once on, after the initial dry sensation. It applies well, and worked fine with my other products. All in all it’s ok. I’ll keep using it and hope the blemishes aren’t persistent, however I’m not sure I’ve been convinced this is my new go-to foundation.
I've been looking for a longwear foundation that wasn't super-matte for a while now - I want a base that can last my busy day but doesn't give me that matte finish that so many longwear foundations have. This foundation by L'Oreal has a beautiful soft, radiant finish, its not dewy or super shiny, but equally it's not matte.
I have more mature skin and am always looking for a product to add moisture rather than take it away. The L'Oreal Infallible Freshwear is very hydrating and yet still buildable to a full coverage base.
I used a brush to apply this foundation and found it to be the great in-between consistency for ease and efficiency of application.
I love, love, love that this has SPF 25 - I'm big on sunscreen, and really love it when it can be added to a product without taking away from the formula.
I found the shade I was sent a pretty good match for my winter skin, and there is a great shade range for me to find a summer shade too.
All up, I really can't fault it - it has everything I want in a foundation AND it's longwear. AMAZING!