So apparently gloss can be matte now. Back in the day, you know, just a few months ago, gloss was known for looking glossy. Now there are already three (or more) new lipgloss formulas that are matte at the drugstore.
I am trying out a couple but today we are here to talk about my favorite so far, The L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss. I purchased mine for $9.99 at my local Ulta. That's a hefty price for drugstore lipgloss, right? Nude Allude is the only shade I purchased to review, however, there are ten shades in the range.
When L'Oreal slaps Infallible on a product I know they mean business. Their Infallible line is marketed as a line with highly intense colors with all day pro results. Let's see if the Pro-matte Glosses are truly infallible or if L'Oreal just slapped the name on it for more sales.
The Application is very pleasant and easy. This applicator has a small divot on the tip, which helps pick up a lot of product. It's really nice to not have to go back into the tube to grab more product as often. I can get a pretty decent amount to have a complete look the first time around. When I do desire more pigmentation, two pumps will get the job done. I have never experienced any patchiness or skipping with the gloss. The color is opaque but it applies evenly, even better than I thought it would be.
The finish is more on the glossy side, than it is matte. Though, I can see why they called it a matte gloss. Both of those words contradict each other but it really does look like a matte gloss. Not so much at first but within a 15-30 minutes It has more of a matte appearance but, at the same time it still has the finish of a gloss. Confusing, I know, but it really is a great product.
The texture is very unique, By unique I mean it's different for a matte lipstick. It's basically the same thing as a comfortable gloss. It's creamy, lightweight, opaque, and super smooth.
The wear time is great for a gloss but nothing compared to a liquid lipstick. It stays true to color for 3-4 hours then starts to fade to a light stain. It doesn't feel drying at the slightest. It's really nice to have an option of a matte lip color that's not drying at all! It also doesn't bleed outside of my lip line or cling to dry patches at any point of the day. It does transfer onto anything that touches my lips. Reapplication is easy and flawless.
So there's two things YOU NEED TO KNOW. First, the gloss does have a scent. It's sweet but, chemically, it's not bad though. It doesn't bother me to the slightest but, it does linger around for a while. The more important thing you need to know is the feeling it gives. It's really weird, almost immediately after application my lips feel numb. It's not too bad but I thought I should definitely mention it so no one freaks out, haha.
The packaging is super nice. Like I said before, the wand is really handy for application. I absolutely love the applicator because it holds a nice amount of product and provides excellent precision. Another plus is the safety barrier. When the lid is unscrewed it shows an empty chamber but it fills with the product when it has been opened.
Final thoughts, I really love this gloss. It actually launched last year as limited edition but L'Oreal brought it back in all new colors. I didn't get the chance to buy any last time and I'm glad I had the opportunity to this year when they made them permanent. I wear glosses a lot because they're super comfortable and I don't have to worry about them fading away unevenly. It's nice to have a lip product that looks like a lipstick but has the simplicity of a gloss.
So have you tried any of the matte glosses from L'Oreal? If so let me know your experience in the comments below!
