Hi Darlings, today’s post is going to be the review and swatch of the L’Oreal Infallible Pore Refining Primer.
I’ve been using it in my everyday routine so today I’m going to share with you my thoughts about it.
L’Oreal recently came out with three new face primers an illuminating one, an anti-redness one and this Pore Refining one.
I’ve swatched the colour correcting one but it had glitters in it and with my larger pores I didn’t think it was a smart idea, but if you are interested I can try it for you. Anyway, the pore refining one sounded like the one for me as I have larger pores on my cheeks.
You can get the L’Oreal Pore Refining Primer here for about 13$.
PACKAGING
The packaging is pretty, I like the pump as it’s really hygienic but it disperses slightly too much product. You need don’t need a lot of it, less than a pea-size.
It looks really nice and sleek, plus I OBVIOUSLY LOVE pink.
It contains less than the product than what I thought, only 20ml.
FORMULA
This primer feels like a normal cream, it doesn’t feel like a silicone product and the pink tint makes the skin look more radiant.
Once you put it on it’s a little shiny but it dries into a satin finish.
It makes my skin quite smooth (I hope you can see it from the photos)doesn’t grab to dry patches and it fills in pores and fine lines.
The best way to apply it is by dabbing it on with your fingers.
EFFECT
That being said it doesn’t work for my skin type. This primer doesn’t keep me matt, which is not supposed to do it but I tent to get oiler through the day which breaks my foundation on my smile lines and on my chin.
So although I like the effect at the beginning it doesn’t help me through the day like other primers do like my NYX Angel Veil and I have to use it combined with another one more mattifying.
If this is not a problem for you, it is a really nice product but I would recommend it for a more dry/normal skin.
LASTING POWER
Sadly this primer doesn’t make my make up last too long as my natural oils come through and break my foundation. Again it might work differently for another skin type or combined with another primer.
Personally, I don’t like to pile on primers so I don’t think I’ll keep using it especially going into the hotter months.
RATINGS:
- Effect: 7/10
- Longevity: 6/10
- Application: 8/10
- Formula: 9/10
- Packaging: 9/10
GRADE: C+
Sadly this product doesn’t work for my skin type. It does minimize my pores and I like the packaging so it does what it’s supposed to do, but it doesn’t keep me matt and it doesn’t make my foundation last longer, therefore, it’s not for me. I don’t think is better than other products so, in my opinion, it’s not worth the extra effort of using it combined with another primer. If you have larger pores and a more dry/normal skin I think you’ll love it.
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such cute pink packaging! I definitely appreciate the honest review, my skin tends to get a bit more oily throughout the day as well.
I’m glad you like it! The packaging is so cute though 😀
Love the packaging, does sound like a winner for dry skin! Great review sweet x
Thank you so much dearie! Dry skin will love it xx
I love the packaging! I’ve been curious about their new primers, great review 🙂
Thank you darling ??
Isn’t it tough when the packaging makes you just want to love it?! I love your reviews!
Awww thank you dearie! Packaging is adorable ?
I’ve tried a pore minimizer before and it made me break out 🙁 do you recommend something that is only a pore minimizer for combination/oily skin?
NYX Angel Veil if you want something affordable is awesome, if you prefer tu splurge a little more Dr Brandt Pores No More!
Love your honest review of this. I need to find a good one for my big pores too. 🙂
NYX Angel Veil does pores magic 😉
I love your honest opinion I have breakouts on my cheeks to and their deep so I don’t really use much on my skin. Thanks love
Thank you for reading ???
Thanks for the honest review!
Thank you for reading ?
Great packaging and thank you for the honest review. I have oily skin so I try to stay away from products that make it worse.
This will! You are so welcome, thank you for reading ??
Wow so cheap and nice! I need this in my life.
I have to try this. It looks like a great product.
Hope you’ll like it
Iv never tried this… definitely going to try this now ? thanks so much for sharing this. I’m loving your blog ? xxx
Thank you so much baby 😀
Your very welcome hun ? xxx
Hey girl. I nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award, hope that’s okay ?? xxx
Of course it is! Thank you! I’ve already done it but I really appreciate the nomination ???
Aww damn ? I thought you have probably already done it ?♀️ lol. ??? xxx
If I ever do a part 2 I’ll remember to add your questions they were so interesting ??