Product overview
L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation, shade 104.5 Nude Buff, is a full-coverage, oil-free liquid foundation from L'Oreal Paris.
Naming note: across official retailer and brand listings checked, the formal product name is "Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation" (also styled "Infallible Pro-Matte Blendable Foundation, Oil Free"). The "24HR" prefix used in this catalog listing reflects the brand's wear-time marketing claim ("up to 24 hour matte finish") rather than a formal part of the product name on the sources checked. Shade "104.5 Nude Buff" is confirmed as an accurately-named shade across multiple independent retailers.
Key Ingredients
- Dimethicone -- a silicone that helps create the smooth, blurred matte finish
- Isododecane and Isohexadecane -- lightweight, quick-evaporating carriers that help the formula feel air-light on skin
- Silica and Nylon-12 -- powder-type ingredients used to help absorb oil and support the matte, pore-blurring finish
- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) and Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) -- shade-dependent colorant pigments that vary by shade
- Also contains Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Perlite, Tocopherol, and Aluminum Hydroxide, per the confirmed ingredient list
Key Features
- Full-coverage liquid foundation with a matte finish
- Marketed with an "up to 24 hour matte finish" wear claim that resists sweat, heat, and transfer, per the brand
- Oil-free, air-light formula marketed to help minimize the appearance of pores
Benefits
- Marketed to provide full coverage with a long-wearing matte finish that resists sweat, heat, and transfer, per the brand's own claims; specific wear-time performance was not independently tested and should be treated as a brand marketing claim
Who Can Use This Product
- Those looking for a full-coverage, matte-finish foundation, particularly those with oily or combination skin given its oil-free, mattifying formulation
- Shade matching is recommended before purchase; L'Oreal's numbering conventions for its True Match line are documented by the brand, but it was not confirmed whether the same lettered undertone system applies identically to the Infallible Pro-Matte line's own numbering
- Those with known sensitivity to silicones or fragrance should review the full ingredient list before use
How to Use
Apply to clean, moisturized skin using a brush, sponge, or fingertips, building coverage as needed. Blend evenly across the face and into the hairline and jaw for a seamless finish.
Storage & Safety
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if irritation develops. Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is "24HR" part of the official product name?
No, official retailer and brand titles checked call it "Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation"; "24HR" reflects the brand's wear-time marketing claim rather than the formal product name.
Is shade 104.5 Nude Buff a genuine, correctly-named shade?
Yes, this shade name and number is confirmed consistently across multiple independent retailers.
What does the "104.5" shade number mean?
L'Oreal documents a lettered undertone plus depth-number system for its True Match line, but it was not confirmed whether this same system applies identically to the Infallible Pro-Matte line's own numbering, so this should not be assumed.
Is this foundation suitable for oily skin?
It is an oil-free, matte-finish formula, which is often preferred by those with oily or combination skin, though individual suitability can vary.
What if my skin reacts to it?
Discontinue use and consult a doctor if irritation develops.
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