I normally don’t do full-blown reviews on gifts, but I was so amazed by the quality of this eyeshadow that I had to grab my camera, and snap some pictures.
Before I get into this, I would like to thank Jian for sending me this UK-exclusive shade, along with other beautiful things and an impressive handmade card as a late birthday-Christmas/early Valentine’s day gift. Initially, I hesitated to share my thoughts because I know that most of my readers are from the US, but I think the formulation of the product is very similar across the board. It’s only the shades that differ from country to country, so I hope my review will still be helpful for those of you eyeing the L’oreal Infallible eyeshadows.
Infallible shadows are a cream-powder hybrid, with a texture between a loose and a pressed eyeshadow. Make sure to keep the plastic stopper that comes in the jar, as it helps compress the product, and keep it from crumbling. I assume these were created as a drugstore ‘answer’ to the Giorgio Armani ETK and Chanel Illusion d’Ombre shadows. I don’t have those to compare, but I’d urge you not to view the Infallible shadows as dupes, but as products based on the same idea.
Sahara Treasure swatched dry
Sahara Treasure is difficult to photograph, and even trickier to describe. It’s a cross between gold, taupe, and champagne, sometimes cool and sometimes warm.
It’s a beautiful shade, a ‘lid wash’ color if I ever saw one, although I’m sure it would be equally gorgeous paired with other colors. Over the weekend, I wore it with a flick of shimmery olive winged liner, and mascara:
L’oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Sahara Treasure, Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Liner in Smog, Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus Mascara
Plus a pale pink lip:
Prestige Lipliner in Silk, Rimmel Vinyl Lipgloss in Eastend Snob
These are best applied with a sponge applicator or clean finger. I’ve misplaced most of my sponge applicators (in the menacing shadows of my trash can. Don’t worry, I got as much use out of them as I could), so I use my washed-and-dried ring finger, patting the color on. It’s incredibly smooth, nicely pigmented, and buttery.
Prices range from $7-10, depending on the store.
A beautiful everyday shade, drugstore pricing, lovely texture and pigmentation.
On a sidenote, various reviewers have said that the shimmery/metallic shades tend to apply better than the matte ones.
The fact that this particular shade is not available in the US. US drugstores, you need to rectify this. Or can every country just carry all of the colors?
Marry me, Sahara Treasure.
Highly recommended. US ladies, which shades would you recommend? Must work extra hard on finishing 3 eyeshadows so I can go get another one of these.
Why have I still not purchased myself an infallible eyeshadow (or 3, or 4)? This shade is gorgeous! Perfect with a jet black, winged liner. <3
Also, I used to own East End Snob! I think it was one of the first glosses I've ever used
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You need to get on top of that Dani! And then report back with your findings
I think this is one of the first glosses I ever used as well. The color and finish are pretty, but the scent makes my head hurt o.O
That’s a very pretty shade! I usually avoid L’Oreal products because they are quite expensive here but you’re tempting me to try one of these eyeshadows. They sound really good.
I think it would suit your skintone really well Gio
That’s too bad, around how much are the Infallible shadows for you?
Ooh, now I just love this shade. I wonder if it’s in Canada, or if it’ll get here sometime soon!
*makes grabby hands*
hmm, not sure. You should confer with Liz, I think you guys are on the same wavelength hahaha. Hope you can get your hands on this one, I bet it would look absolutely gorgeous on you!
Hello! Sorry to jump in, but my lovely fellow blogger compiled an excel spreadsheet of which infallibles are available where, and the name changes for some of them in each country which can be found here: http://vanity-fashionista.blogspot.com/2012/01/loreal-infallible-eyeshadow-addict.html
Casting an eye at her spreadsheet, yes Sahara treasure is available in Canada! You guys also have this very, very, very awesome green called Emerald Lame.
We are really obssessed with these eyeshadows…you can probably gather!
Thanks for the helpful link Jian!
This shade is PERFECT. I think it’s called something else here and I might have seen it but it looks much nicer on the skin than it does in the pan! I’m definitely going to scoop up a few more of these when my shadow ban lifts.
Agreed! I wouldn’t have been drawn to this if I just saw the pan color on a display shelf, but it’s a whole other story on my lids. Can’t remember the last time I was this tempted to buy more eyeshadows, I think you need these in your life! Post shadow ban, of course.
Hmmmm, this looks like it might be a gold I can wear! Especially when it leans more taupe. It looks gorgeous on you!
Yes, I think this is definitely a gold that would look lovely on you! Thank you very much
I was hesitant to try these as they had gotten some poor reviews, but I really love the way it looks on you and seems to apply nicely. I might have to give these a go.
I think it really depends on the shade. People seem to have the most luck with shimmery neutrals, so I would go for one of those. Let me know how you like it if you end up trying one!
I am glad you like it!
It’s my favourite everyday neutral! I thought I’d pick you and Maggie up the one which is super wearable, AND not available in the US…just for fun! XD Ahahaha
Oh, and I also sported it today with a flick of eyeliner and neutral Jill Stuart balm-ed lips!
ermm…like it? I think that’s a bit of an understatement! I couldn’t have picked a better shade myself, you are magical
Sounds like a gorgeous combo, which JS balm was it?
just my fruit balm N in 01! It’s a pretty sheer pink colour! ^^
Sounds gorgeous!
This product line isn’t even available here in the Philippines. Completely disappointing! HIP never reached us, and now I’m pretty sure this never will either. Such a disappointment, especially since most of the swatches and reviews I’ve read about this are just so amazing!
Aw, I’m sorry to hear that! Hopefully you guys get a similar product eventually, these types of shadows have been so popular ever since ETK came out.
Ahhh it’s so pretty!
I’ve been itching to get one of them lately — the one in Iced Latte! Need to get on that soon before they’re all gone xD
You finish those eyeshadows, gurrrlll, I know you can do it!!!
Iced Latte looks really gorgeous, I’m torn between that and Bronzed Taupe and Eternal Sky…yeah I just want everything. Thanks for the encouragement Maggie! I will do my best.
Oh my gosh those were the ones I was torn between too!!! Exact same ones! Great minds think alike, huh?
Aannnd just realized I mixed up Infinite Sky and Eternal Black. Infinite Sky is the one I was talking about LOL. Great minds indeed.
I love this “lid wash” look with a light pink lip….very pretty with a hint of elegant shimmer…just lovely…
Thank you very much! Glad you like it