Not too long ago, I was introduced to the new Lancome Maquiliquide UV Infinite Liquid Foundation. At the time when I first tested it, I knew it was going to be a liquid foundation I’d come back to take a look at and I did.
The new Lancome Maquiliquide UV Infinite Liquid Foundation is a liquid foundation I’m going to keep as a staple in my makeup lineup. As I said before, its a liquid foundation that’s perfect if:-
a) You have oily-ish skin
b) You like light formula in liquid foundation
c) You don’t mind sheer coverage
2 out of 3 ain’t bad for me – I like light formulas and I like sheer coverage. Perfect!
Coming in a frosted glass bottle, the liquid foundation looks a little darker in the bottle than it really is. I was a little apprehensive when re-matched to BO-01. BO = beige ochre which has very slight yellow tones. There is a PO line (Pink Ochre with very slight pink tones) and a O line (Ochre tones). I was previously matched to O-02 but BO-01 is a much better fit for my skin. That said, BO-01 is really light so any yellow tones didn’t show up too much.
The formula is slightly watery which befits the water based texture of this liquid foundation. Because its watery I find that I don’t need very much. Do note that I like my coverage light so I do not apply much.
That said, although sheer, the Lancome Maquiliquide UV Infinite foundation does a good job of evening out my skin without making it look too obvious that I have foundation on, and I seem to have a glow when I use it. Weird because I’ve been battling blotchy skin lately. Weird but good 😛
It feels light on the skin – actually it feels like nothing on – and once I dust some loose powder over it, it stays on and on for me. It contains SPF20 PA+++ which is great but does not make much of a difference to me because I already use high SPF sunscreen everyday.
I had a bad day recently where the air conditioning in my office was out so I sat in a veritable sauna at work for hours, sweating away. My foundation did not budge much which surprised me. Happy surprised of course.
I use my fingers to apply and it applies quite easily without streaking. I pump one pump on the back of my hand and use my other hand to apply the foundation. One pump is good for my whole face so I don’t use very much at all!
Retailing at RM130/30ml I’d say its pricey. However, because you don’t use a lot, for me, its worth not having a masky or oily feel on your face throughout the day. As I had previously noted, this is an Asian formula targeted for Asian skins and Asian skintones (read: Oriental Asians) so color selection could be a little difficult if you have very tanned or dark skintones.
I’m really pleased to find 2 liquid foundations that suit my preferences for light sheer foundation now – the Lancome Maquiliquide UV Infinite and the I Nuovi Gelbase foundation. A girl cannot ask for more! 🙂
Pros: Light sheer coverage, Lasts through sweat and humidity, Contains SPF20
Cons: A little pricey, Sheer coverage may not be for everyone
High or Low end Liquid Foundation?
I don’t know if its me but I seem to work better with higher end liquid foundation. For powder foundation I can swing either way but for liquid foundation my skin gets really fussy. I’ve been hearing some good things about Dior’s liquid foundation too. Now the face is itching to try it eeps! 😛
How about you? Do you splurge or save on your liquid foundations? My answer unfortunately is splurge but hey, it lasts a while and gives me a great base canvas to work on so its not all that bad 🙂
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
kahani says
July 6, 2009 at 3:29 pmI’d say whatever works. I’m rather grateful that Revlon Colorstay works well for me and is sooo cheeep! Being addicted to expensive moisturisers is bad enough.
ParisB says
July 6, 2009 at 7:29 pmHey Kahani
yep! To each their own eh? Else companies would go bust! 😉
Connie says
July 6, 2009 at 3:54 pmI’m looking forward to trying this! at least now I have heads up from you and Bee… the sheer coverage is not my thing though. RM130 is still ok for high end seeing how Bobbi and Giorgio foundations are RM160+ and Laura Mercier is around RM150…
ParisB says
July 6, 2009 at 7:28 pmHey Connie
Ya RM130 is alright for a department store brand but I suspect you won’t like this much if you don’t like it sheer 🙂
Sylvia says
July 6, 2009 at 4:41 pmI can give u a heads-up if you are itching to try out Dior’s 🙂 Cuz hey, I’m currently using Diorskin Pure Light liquid foundation (with FPS 15 SPF). Bought it at RM160 for 30ml a bottle (Ouch! I know .. high end price) It is sheer makeup and oil-free but I have oily face, so I always finish with a brush of compact powder/loose powder and at the end of the day I have less shine although not completly shine-free. I don’t think my skin type is suitable for low-end or pharmacy line liquid foundation as I did tried using Maybelline Aqua Gel Foundation and my cheeks totally grew acne every time I use it. Definitely is the culprit. However for BB Cream, my skin did great with The Face Shop’s Quick and Clean BB Cream. I find the result is better than Dior’s liquid foundation.
Sylvia says
July 6, 2009 at 5:00 pmHi PB,
I left out a crucial point about Dior liquid foundation. Hope you don’t mind me replying to my own comment. Dior liquid foundation will oxidize on my face after 3 hours of wearing, if used solely on its own. I must first aply Dior Multi-Perfection Refining Base, SPF 25 (RM130 per bottle of 30 ml, super ouch!) in order for the foundation color to stay-put without turning orange. So there! After I finish Dior’s I won’t be using it anymore. I find TFS Quick and Clean BB Cream really is my match as no make-up base required and no need to finish off with loose powder. Really one-step only. Superb!
ParisB says
July 6, 2009 at 7:28 pmHi Sylvia
Thanks for your review about Diorskin! I’m now a bit wary since you say it oxidises. Will try to score a sample and see how it works 🙂
yahui says
July 6, 2009 at 7:21 pmhi Paris! now i know we have same foundation preference. i never loved the feel of foundation on the face. it’s sooooo, suffocating and unnatural. you can fool onlooker that you’re not wearing foundation but you can never fool your own senses, right? i think it’s time to ditch my Clinique Perfectly Real Makeup and get something else…
ParisB says
July 6, 2009 at 7:27 pmHi Yahui
Yep yep! My skin hates being suffocated by foundation which is why I’m so thankful to find some light ones recently. At least I’m not missing out 🙂 I’ll look into the Chrome thing.
yahui says
July 6, 2009 at 7:25 pmbtw your page loads a bit funny on Google Chrome… :-/ and i think your blog gobbled up one of my comments, lol. but i know you’re working on it. good luck!
Monstro says
July 6, 2009 at 7:31 pmWoot woot! Love the new salmon pink site!
Missed reading your blog PB!!
ParisB says
July 6, 2009 at 7:35 pmMonstro!!
Missed having you around – getting any sleep?! Send me a pic of Baby!
Grace Sue says
November 4, 2010 at 10:22 pmIm currently using Lancome Maquiliquide as well. Loved it! Definitely gonna repurchase in the future. I bought Dior Nude foundation as well, im getting use to it..why? probably coz the fact that i cannot feel ANYTHING using dior nude foundation! its very light that it felt like i dont have anything on my face at all but loved the coverage.
i agree with you when it comes to higher end foundation. I’ve been using drugstore foundation for the past few years. After switching to higher end, i tell you, i swear by higher end foundation. Yes its expensive but its worth every penny.
etuci m says
January 21, 2013 at 12:09 amhi! im new with world of make up, but i want to learn how to wear one. Found ya awesome blog, lots of review and i love it.. i would like to try this lancome foundation and do u have any simple tips on how to put light make up? any face powder in particular that is best suits with an oily skin?
thanks and ive bookmarked ya blog!!
Paris B says
January 21, 2013 at 5:04 pmHi and thank you for coming by. I don’t usually reply to very old posts but for general makeup tips, you can view them in the Tips category (link) There are some tips I’ve shared on various ways to apply makeup that you may find helpful. Good luck experimenting.
etuci m says
January 21, 2013 at 5:31 pmthanks paris B, definitely will go to that link uve been pointed!
and thank you so much for taking ya time to reply me 🙂
ive followed ya in g+ too.. thanks again.