February 13, 2019

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation

As you may know already, L'Oréal Paris has launched a new long-lasting foundation recently! Available in 30 shades, the Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation provides medium-to-full coverage and has a natural finish. The formula is supposed to be lightweight, waterproof and transfer-resistant.

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L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation Review Photos Swatches Before After MAC Equivalents Shades

The Fresh Wear foundation has a very thin consistency. It doesn't feel oily, sticky or heavy on the skin, and the self-setting formula is easy to work with ; it doesn't dry as fast as other self-setting foundations!

I can apply it with my hands too and it doesn't accentuate dry patches too much, but it looks even better if I apply it with a Beautyblender.

I would say that the coverage is medium to full, but buildable to full if desired. It can be sheered down as well! When I want sheer to medium coverage, I use a damp Beautyblender and swipe the sponge across my skin instead of bouncing it onto my skin (and use less product)!

L'Oreal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation All Shades Swatches
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This foundation dries down to a natural satin finish, it almost has a lit-from-within glow to it! The Fresh Wear foundation is less luminous than the Pro-Glow foundation, but definitely not matte like the Pro-Matte foundation. It's like a cross between both formulas!

By the way, this product is fragranced and may not be suitable for sensitive skin. My skin has been quite sensitive lately, but I don't have problems with fragrance in my makeup.

L'Oreal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation Review

The staying power is pretty good, it lasts all day on me! But to be honest I expected it to last longer since it claims to last 24 hours. I can wear this foundation for about 10 hours, after that period of time it begins to separate around my mouth.

My skin is very oily though, so it may last much longer on normal or dry skin types! Speaking of oily skin, my skin is a bit shiny by the 2 hours mark, but I only really need to use a blotting sheet after 3½ hours.

L'Oreal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation Review Before After
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation (without powder)

This is an incredible foundation!

I've tried many drugstore foundations in the past few years and it's now in my top 5. It comes in 30 shades, has a beautiful satin finish, and I love how it looks on my skin!

L'Oreal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation Swatches 405 410 420 425 430 435 MAC NW15 NC15 NC30 NW30
Swatches on fair skin (NC10-NC15)

405 Porcelain is a bit darker than NW15 and has neutral, slightly peach undertones.

410 Ivory is slightly lighter than NC15 and has peach undertones.

420 True Beige is darker than NC20 and has beige, slightly yellow undertones.

425 Linen is similar to NC30 and has golden undertones.

430 Ivory Buff is similar to NW30 and has neutral, slightly peach undertones.

435 Rose Vanilla is similar to NW30 and has pink undertones.

L'Oreal 24H Fresh Wear Foundation Swatches 445 455 460 470 475 480 495 NW35 NC35 NW40 MAC
Swatches on fair skin (NC10-NC15)

445 Vanilla is darker than NC30 (but lighter than NC35) and has neutral, slightly peach undertones.

455 Natural Buff is slightly darker than NW35 and has pinky peach undertones.

460 Golden Beige is similar to NC35 and has neutral, slightly gold undertones.

470 Radiant Honey is slightly lighter than NW40 and has neutral pink undertones.

475 Sun Beige is darker than NC30 (but lighter than NC35) and has golden undertones.

480 Radiant Sand is a bit darker than NW35 and has neutral, slightly pink undertones.

495 Amber is similar to NW40 and has beige neutral undertones.

L'Oreal Fresh Wear Foundation Swatches 500 505 515 520 535 540 MAC NC42 NW42 NW45 NW50 NW55
Swatches on fair skin (NC10-NC15)

500 Honey Bisque is slightly darker than NC42 and has golden caramel undertones.

505 Toffee is darker than NW42 (but lighter than NW45) and has pink, slightly beige undertones.

515 Copper is similar to NW45 and has red, slightly caramel undertones.

520 Sienna is darker than NW45 (but lighter than NW50) and has red undertones.

535 Espresso is slightly lighter than NW55 and has cool undertones.

540 Mahogany is slightly lighter than NW55 and has cool undertones. (540 is slightly more red than 535 but the difference is very subtle)

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation Review MAC Equivalents

The L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation retails for $20.99 CAD for 30ml and is available at Ulta.

(I received these products in order to evaluate them and give my opinion, but rest assured that my comments are always honest and impartial. This post contains affiliate links.)

72 comments:

  1. Hi there! Do you use Twitter? I'd like to follow you if that would be
    ok. I'm undoubtedly enjoying your blog and look forward to new posts.

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  2. I have been curious about this foundation. Looks like a perfect amount of coverage for me. I will have to pick some up on my next shopping trip

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    1. Mam my skin is neutral I'm not sure I'm confused to pick up my shade can u please help me out??

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    2. Maybe they have testers in stores?

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  3. What would match NW25? I love your blog and the comparisons! Thanks

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  4. Can you tell me what you think would match NW25? Love your comparisons! Thanks!

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    1. Hmm it looks like there isn't a shade similar to NW25. :(
      Your best match would be 430 or 435 but they will probably be too dark (they are similar to NW30). I don't have the shade 415 though, so I'm not sure if this one would be a good match.

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  5. Thanks so much for getting back to me! Your awesome!

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  6. Thank you for the effort in shade comparisons- this is the only place that's taken time to compare against MAC shades as reference and I've been researching. Very grateful. Keep it up! (IG handle so I can follow you please?)

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    1. You're welcome! That's why I always add the MAC shades, I know how helpful it can be. I wish everybody did this!

      My IG handle is @crystalcandymakeup :)

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  7. Thank you Kristelle! I have been looking to switch my foundation as I have very dry skin. This is very helpful, just wondering what you would think will match Mac's NC40 shade? Thanks!

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    1. Hi!

      I'm so sorry for the delay.

      Unfortunately none of the shades I have are a good match for MAC's NC40. 500 is a bit too dark, while 465, 475 and 480 are too light. And I'm afraid the shade 470 would be too pink.

      I don't have the shades 465, 485 and 490 though. I'm sure that the color 465 will be too light, so your perfect match might be one of the two other shades (485 or 490). It looks like 485 is more yellow, while 490 is more pink. If I was you, I would try 485 first. If it's too dark, then you will need to mix it with 475.

      Does that help?

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    2. I’m an NC 40 and I use 485. Perfect match! Disappears into my skin ( I am more yellow toned). Also if you live in UK the shade equivalent of 485 is 260 golden sun. Hope this helps!

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    3. Yay!! Thank you so much for your comment, I'm sure it will help someone!

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  8. I have a pink undertone and my PERFECT match is Pacifica Alight Clean foundation in shade 38NF. What shade would you recommend for the L’Oréal fountain?

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    1. Hi! I've never tried Pacifica's foundations, so I'm not familiar with their shades. I'm sorry, I wish I could help!

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  9. Hi so my perfect foundation match is Pacifica Alight Clean fountain in shade 38NF. What shade would you recommend?

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    1. Hi! I've never tried Pacifica's foundations, so I'm not familiar with their shades. I'm sorry, I wish I could help!

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  10. This is so helpful review, thank you!

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  11. Oh I wish you would have included Sand! I'm hunting for comparisons of Sand and Natural Buff. This was really helpful though!

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  12. Thanks so much for this post!!! You totally helped me pick out the perfect shade! Which shade would you say is the next shade darker from Linen (same tone)? I'm going to Hawaii soon and I'm pretty sure I'll need at least a shade or two darker.

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    1. I'm so sorry for the delay. I don't have all the shade but I think 475 would be great for you, depending on how dark you tan!

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  13. Hello...I want a little help..I am NC35 in MAC for reference...which shade is best for me in this loreal infallible foundation

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  14. Hi I'm Nc30 in Mac studiofix fluid foundation. Which shade will be good match for me?

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    1. Hi Ariyana!

      The shade 425 Linen would be a great match for you! :)

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  15. Hi I am a 240N in the Huda beauty foundation what shade would be right for me?

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    1. Hi! I'm sorry, I don't have this foundation. I wish I could help!

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  16. Hola, en la pro matte de Loreal soy 105 que tono me quedaría bien?

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    1. Hi Magaly, I would mix the shades 425 Linen and 475 Sun Beige!

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  17. Hello! I love your blog. What shade did you use on the photo?

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    1. Hi!

      Thank you!!

      I think it was the shade 410 Ivory, but I'm not sure.

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  18. My foundation is Milani Conceal and Perfect 2-1 Foundation and Concealer and its in the shade light 00b and I was wondering if you knew what color matches this one?

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    1. Hi! I'm sorry, I've never tried the Milani Conceal and Perfect Foundation!

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  19. Hello! Which shade would match C4?

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    1. Which brand is that? Makeup Revolution?

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    2. It is a Mac shade (light neutral golden peachy undertones for light skin. Do you have an idea? This is mine too.

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  20. Which color shade of L’Oréal will Mach if I am using Mac nc41 powder plus foundation?

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    1. Hi Dev,

      It looks like there isn't a shade for you, sadly. But I don't have all the shades so maybe there is?!

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  21. Hey kristelle... Such a helpful review... Would you mind helping me with shades... Im nc37 and I'm kind of stuck between the shade 480 and 485...

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    1. Hi Dee, I wish I could help but I don't have the shade 485 to compare it with 480.

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  22. Good match for nc20 Mac studiofix fluid foundation,

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    1. Hi Annette, I would mix 410 Ivory and 420 True Beige!

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  23. Hello! I use NC37 what shade would you recommend?

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    1. Hi Monica, I would try 460 Golden Beige although it might be a bit too light.

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  24. I wear #415 in the liquid infallible..I want to try the powder infallible..what would be a good match? I look for pink and neutral undertones so don't look orangey..thank you!

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  25. I just wanted to compliment you- your swatches snd descriptions are the most accurate I have seen, and very helpful. Linen 425 was perfect for my yellow undertone, nc30 ish color and desired color. I used to use UD ultra definition warm 3, and also use True Match and mix warm 2.5 and warm 4 or use either depending on how my skin looks that day. I’ve been using a brush, but coverage is a bit heavy with it for me. I’ll try damp sponge based on your review. Your photo with product applied is the coverage I want! Thank you!

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    1. Thank you so much!! I'm glad it was helpful. I hope you like it better with a sponge!

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  26. Hi good day
    I'm a shade 3w2cashew in estee lauder what shade UK would I be if I'm shade 475 sun beige

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    1. Hi, I'm not familiar with this shade, sorry!

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    2. Thank you for the response but which shade is the equivalent of US475 sun beige infallible in UK loreal infallible

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  27. HELLO MAM, What is the shade 475- SUN BEIGE _____ IN INDIA???

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  28. Hey, I'm shade rose beige (450) in Loreal. What will be my shade in mac?

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  29. Hi! I wore shade 410 ivory in the US and now in Europe I don’t know which shade corespondents that. What shade would it be in Europe?

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    1. I'm not familiar with the shades in other countries, sorry!

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  30. Hi! I wore shade 410 ivory in the US and now in Europe I don’t know which shade corespondents that. What shade would it be in Europe?

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  31. What is shade 250 called?

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  32. Hi I currently use the henna shade in estee lauder which shade would u recommend in the loreal infallible

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  33. Hi Kristelle, what shade did you test out on yourself in the before and after photos? “L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation (without powder)”.

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  34. Thank you for the review! I'm confused as to wether this foundation is water based or silicone based. It's said to be water based but first few ingredients are silicone. Not sure what type of primer would work best with it.

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    1. You're welcome! Sorry I don't know if it's water based. It doesn't feel very silicony (is that a word?) to me though.

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  35. Hi, I've been using Infallible Pro Matte power for years until it's not discontinued sadly! I am having difficulty matching up the 300 Nude Beige to the new Infallible powder. I know it won't be exact but any help is appreciated. Thanks

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  36. I don't know my colour somebody please help to find my colour I was using toffee in revlon but is not the same as this one.

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