L'Oreal Wear Infinite Eyeshadows: The Basics

In contrast to the previous post, L'Oreal Paris's Wear Infinite Eyeshadow line is cheap and not exactly top quality. The packaging isn't particularly cute and neither are the colors. However, they are pretty good for basic, office-appropriate, daytime looks.


I have one single shadow and two duos from the Wear Infinite line. There is an applicator included in each compact that works fairly well at applying the shadows. The Wear Infinite shadows don't crease on me, but they do fade a little as the day progresses. These shadows are also not very pigmented, but I don't find that to be a major problem since I use them for office-appropriate looks. One major problem with the Wear Infinite shadows is that they will accentuate any dry patches or fine lines and get chalky if layered on too thick, so be very careful in those cases. Although the powder of the shadows are fairly fine, the shadow itself is rather hard but not well packed-down since it tends to get all over the inside of the compacts. Along the same lines, one thing that really annoys me is the fallout I get when applying the darker shade in Sterling, the gray duo.

The single shadow I have is Shroom Shimmer, which is a basic shimmery pale champagne gold that works well as a highlighter or a base. Bronze Star, one of the duos, contains a warm shimmery peachy tan and a medium shimmery bronze. This duo works great with my skin tone and can be used to make a less dramatic smoky eye in addition to the daily office look. The other duo I have is Sterling, which contains a light shimmery silver and a medium shimmery gray with a hint of blue. This duo is a little harder to use for me because it's so cool toned.


All photos in this entry were taken under a combination of yellow and white lights.

In short: The L'Oreal Wear Infinite eyeshadows are great as an inexpensive alternative for a basic office look. However, those who are looking for major pigment and intensity should definitely look elsewhere, and those with dry skin or fine lines around the eyes should also stay away.