L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear powder foundation: when a powder foundation beats a liquid, and how to apply it

This page contains affiliate links. MoreThanMy earns a commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

Researched. We have not used this one long enough to give you a verdict, and we would rather say so than invent one. What follows is how it works, who it suits, and what it will not do. When we have used it properly, this page carries the verdict and the date.

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder

Powder foundation is foundation and setting powder in one. L'Oreal's Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder is a pressed compact, and the box describes a full, matte coverage.

When powder beats liquid

• Oily skin: powder absorbs shine from the start.
• Speed: one step, no sponge, no setting.
• Touch-ups: the compact goes in a bag.

When liquid is better

On dry or flaky skin, powder foundation can cling to texture and look dry. On very mature skin, a lot of powder can settle into lines. In those cases a liquid or cream usually looks better.

How to apply it

• Moisturize first and let it sink in.
• Use a dense brush for more coverage, or a fluffy brush for a lighter finish. A damp sponge gives the fullest coverage.
• Press and buff in thin layers. Build only where you need it.
• Mist with setting spray if it looks too powdery. We explain how sprays and powders differ in setting spray and setting powder solve different problems.

Shades

Each shade has its own Amazon listing. Test in daylight along the jaw if you can.

Who it suits

Oily and combination skin, people who want quick coverage, and anyone who likes a matte finish.

What it will not do

It will not suit very dry skin without careful prep. It will not give a dewy glow. And layering too much will look heavy.

The product

The one people are searching for is the L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder.

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder

We do not print prices here, because a price we typed last month is a price that is wrong today.

Written by JamieG in Garner Town, Tennessee.