Product Review: L'Oreal Paris | Infallible 2-Step Longwear Lipstick (and swatches).

Hello lovelies!

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I'd like to share my thoughts on the new L'Oreal Paris Infallible 2-step longwear lipstick. These are quite new to the Australian market, having launched just last month.

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 2-step Longwear Lipstick.

According to L'Oreal, these lipsticks combine hyaluronic gel, high-intensity pigments and illuminating balm to provide 24-hour colour and comfort, for a just-applied finish.

Keep reading after the jump!

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 2-step Longwear Lipstick.

Available in 14 different shades, there's a shade to suit all preferences. These double-ended lipsticks have a liquid lipstick on one end (marked as 1) and a clear, moisturising balm on the other end (marked as 2).

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 2-step Longwear Lipstick.

The idea is to apply the liquid lipstick with the doe foot applicator provided, wait for it to dry, and then apply the balm on top to lock in the colour and provide added moisture.

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 2-step Longwear Lipstick.

I was kindly provided with five shades for review purposes, namely:

#113 - Invincible Sable (creamy beige nude)
#110 - Timeless Rose (soft rose pink)
#404 - Coral Constant (bright coral pink)
#209 - Violet Parfait (dusky blue-violet)
#121 - Flawless Fuchsia (bright pink)

L - R: #113 - Invincible Sable, #110 - Timeless Rose, #404 - Coral Constant,
#209 - Violet Parfait, and #121 - Flawless Fuchsia.

L - R: #113 - Invincible Sable, #110 - Timeless Rose, #404 - Coral Constant,
#209 - Violet Parfait, and #121 - Flawless Fuchsia.

The liquid lipsticks have a thin and slick consistency, which is why they appear a bit streaky in my swatch photos below, but they are actually streak-free when applied directly on your lips.

L - R: #113 - Invincible Sable, #110 - Timeless Rose, #404 - Coral Constant,
#209 - Violet Parfait, and #121 - Flawless Fuchsia (in daylight).

L - R: #113 - Invincible Sable, #110 - Timeless Rose, #404 - Coral Constant,
#209 - Violet Parfait, and #121 - Flawless Fuchsia (in shade).

The liquid lipstick applies really easily with the doe foot applicator provided; pigmentation is good and the tip of the application is pointed enough that you can easily trace it over the contours of your lips. Like most liquid longwear lipsticks, it's pretty slick when first applied, but sets into a slightly tacky finish once dry.

That's your cue to apply the moisturising balm on the other end of the lipstick! I expected some of the colour to rub off on the balm stick, but surprisingly, none did!

The balm seals in the colour for a soft, glossy finish, and keeps your lips feeling hydrated. The longwear lipstick feels quite drying when first applied, but the balm turns it into a smooth, soft finish that's so comfortable to wear, you can forget you're wearing it!

I didn't get lipstick transferring to my cup when I took a drink, but I do find that I need to top up the balm after a couple of hours, or my lips start to feel dry again. They also last for about 10-12 hours on me, but it does depend on how frequently I top up on the balm. These lipsticks are also unscented, which can be quite important to those who are sensitive to scents.

These are perfect for wearing on days where you know you will be doing a fair bit of talking/drinking/eating (or kissing), but won't have many opportunities to touch up your lipstick.

Perfect for me as I always get a little bit embarrassed drinking from a takeaway coffee cup in public and leaving lipstick stains all over the lid! Oh, the hazards of working in a male-dominated industry!

Handy tip: I also like using these as a base and applying a creamy lipstick on top, it adds a depth of colour and I'm still left with a pretty stain when the top layer wears off.

The only (slight) drawback to this product is the price. These babies retail at $29.95, which is a little expensive, but are currently on sale for $5 off at Priceline, bringing the price down to $24.95. These are available at standard L'Oreal Paris stockists, including Big W, Kmart, Myer, Coles, Woolworths, Target and selected pharmacies.

What do you think of these, lovelies, do they strike your fancy? Which shade(s) do you like the most? Do you get embarrassed at seeing lipstick prints on your coffee cup?

Much love,
MM.
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Note: These products were kindly provided for my consideration. This has not affected my opinion in any way. For more information, please refer to my Disclosure Policy.