Whew! What a week it has been! These sort of posts are incredibly time-consuming to prepare, as you might imagine, but I think, ultimately helpful to see detailed comparisons back to back of the new cushion foundations out in the market.
My one caveat which I’ve repeated ad nauseum through the week is that I had only featured primarily western brand, or I’d like to think of it as mainstream brand cushions, that have just come onto the market. The primary reason is because a bunch of them landed on my desk, so what better way than to pit them against each other! 😀 As much as I’d like to feature more, I didn’t want my blog taken over by cushion foundations so maybe I’ll work on a sequel for the future if I receive more of these. If not, I’m afraid I don’t buy for review purposes anymore – my wallet forbids me to in these trying times.
The secondary reason is that I am not generally a fan of Korean cosmetics. I never had a good result with them, and while I hated my experiences with Korean BB Creams, I enjoyed using the Western brands. As for cushion foundations, I’d never been a fan before this – I still am not – but the one I did enjoy using was a Korean branded cushion.
So, with this in mind, let me take you on a quick round-up and some final thoughts on Cushion Foundation Week, and NOW you can chime in with your thoughts on cushion foundations haha! 😀
Cushion Foundations: What are they really?
The lazy girl’s liquid foundation. LOL! No, seriously. What it basically is, as made popular by Korean brands, in particular Laneige (I dare you to ask anyone what their first cushion is, and I’m quite sure you’d get Laneige as an answer at least 80% of the time! I tried! 😀 ) a sponge cushion in a compact case. Think of it as a hybrid of the portability of a powder foundation and the dewy finish of liquid foundation. What the Koreans did was take a sponge “cushion”, stick it in a compact, and saturate it with BB cream or liquid foundation, and put in high sun protection and a handy puff.
They are marketed not only as a foundation, but also as base makeup (you apply foundation over for better coverage), sunscreen (horrors!) and a touch-up sunscreen/foundation for use through the day. The puff and formula allows you to lightly pat on product through the day as your makeup wears off, and if you so wish, to top up your sunscreen protection.
The formula of the liquid foundation in there is usually fairly light and fairly sheer. This is two-fold. Firstly, to allow you to layer the product without it looking thick and cakey as the day wears on. Secondly, to give skin a perpetually glowy, dewy effect which I’m told is very popular in Korea (I can’t say, as I’m not a K-pop fan and don’t keep up with the dramas, popstars etc)
Because the sponge is exposed to the air as you use the product, it will dry out quite quickly over a few months, and for this reason, many Korean brand cushions come with a spare refill and sponge. You usually end up with 2 in a box, and refills may be sold separately.
This is an express introduction to cushion foundations, which I’m sure many of you are more familiar with than I am – I freely admit to NOT being an expert in this field, and NOT a particular fan of the product 😛
My round up today will only focus on the 5 products I have featured in the past 5 days – Iope Air Cushion XP, Bobbi Brown Cushion Foundation, Dior Diorsnow Bloom Perfect Cushion Compact, Clinique Super City Block BB cushion foundation and Shu Uemura Blanc:Chroma Cushion Foundation.
Sunscreen protection : Usually at least SPF50 PA+++
All the cushion foundations featured in the past 5 days boast a high sun protection rating, with broad-spectrum protection. Most of them have Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide as their UV blockers.
While the high sun protection lulls us into a sense of false security, I’d like to reiterate that this is like BB Cream – makeup. Use your regular sunscreen, then use this as makeup or a top up during the day if you like. Don’t rely on this as your primary source of sun protection for the simple reason, you may not use enough.
The Packaging & Refills
Except for Iope and Dior which came with spare refills, the rest of the Western cushions did not come with a refill. Refills are sold separately and are easily snapped into the sturdy cases. Don’t worry about being a klutz. It’s really easy, and if you can change the cover of your mobile phone, you can swap out refills.
I found that Dior and Iope were interchangeable (so if you already have either case, you can just buy the refill which is cheaper, and it’ll fit). I have read that among the Korean brands under the same umbrella e.g. Amore Pacific which makes many brands, the compacts usually can be swapped, which makes it useful if you want to try a different bunch of cushions without wanting to buy the case.
I also found that Dior and Iope were remarkably similar in construction and design, with the same silver band on the cover, the clear perspex dome on top and the same rounded base, that I’m wont to believe that they come from the same factory. Don’t quote me though they are very similar.
Bobbi Brown stands out for their coffee capsule style packaging, that comes without a cover. This means you need to get a set before buying any refills. I think their design stands alone out there.
Clinique’s has a fairly typical cushion design, but their refills did not fit Iope or Dior.
Shu Uemura stood out in that every component of their cushion foundation is sold separately, which grates on my nerves. Also, theirs was the only refill that did not come sealed on the cushion (or what passes for one).
I do have to note the content weight of product, which I only just realised as I was doing this round up. Most Korean brand cushions come in at 15g which causes a lot of griping among users because it isn’t very much product. That is probably why it comes with a spare refill, that brings it up to 30g, the usual size of a bottle of liquid foundation. By contrast, some of the Western brands had only 12g and 13g of product! Ok, I liked Clinique’s but that’s VERY little product!
I’ve also included the price comparison based on your 1st purchase, which means the case + refill:-
- Iope – 15g x 2
- Dior – 15g x 2 = RM268 for 30g = RM8.93/g
- Clinique – 12g (!!) = RM146 for 12g = RM12.17/g
- Bobbi Brown – 13g = RM185 for 13g = RM14.23/g
- Shu Uemura – 13g = RM190 for 13g = RM14.61/g
Incredibly therefore, Dior actually weighs in as the best value product gram for gram! Never thought you’d see “Dior” and “Value” in a sentence eh? 😛 I couldn’t compare Iope as there’s no consistent local price but I can safely tell you that it will offer the best value for money. Very good since that’s my favourite of the lot 😛
The Sponge Puff
I wanted to show you how the puffs look after they’re used. Not very pretty as you can see. You can wash them. Daiso’s puff cleaner will do a good job unless they’ve discontinued it. I found that 4 of them felt very similar, having the usual sponge/rubber texture. Shu Uemura stands out with their flocked sponge that makes me wonder what they’re smoking.
Most Korean brands will use a sponge/rubber backing, because based on what I’ve tried, this texture, strange as it might seem, seems to actually pick up product from the surface of the cushion better without absorbing too quickly, and when you pat it on your skin, it makes the foundation adhere better. Think of the way you use a beautyblender or similar face sponge and that’s the concept used here.
While they look alike, they don’t feel alike. I found that Iope’s sponge felt more dense, and I also find that it does not absorb product as quickly. Bobbi Brown’s had more give, but was more dense when compared to Dior and Clinique.
Does this make a difference to your application? Well, I think that the denser puffs apply the product to skin more quickly. Don’t quote me, it’s just my observation.
The Cushion
I found that Dior and Iope’s cushions felt very similar. You can even see in the picture that they look quite similar as well. They are both a little drier on the surface but Iope’s formula is far superior in my view.
Bobbi Brown’s cushion is softer to the touch and less dense. The white parts that aren’t soaked with product feel a bit harder than the soaked parts, but it does feel less dense compared to Iope or Dior.
Clinique’s is quite a loose sponge and it is so saturated that you only need to very lightly dab on the surface of the sponge cushion to pick up product. The product seems to be overflowing from the cushion! Good and bad. Good, because it’s easy to pick up product. Bad, because you might pick up more than you need. Because of their higher coverage formula, I think less is more.
Shu Uemura… I don’t want to talk about Shu Uemura. You can read my rant here 😛
Texture, Coverage, Finish, Shade
Most of the cushions I’ve featured and tried have a fairly typical light and sheer texture. Even when I tried out the Laneige BB Cushion back in the day, that was how my perception of cushion foundations were – light and sheer. However, depending on the formula, some work better than others.
- Iope – Lightweight, Fairly sheer coverage, but evens out skintone beautifully and naturally without too much glow and shine
- Bobbi Brown – Slightly heavier texture, without too much shine, but with a light coverage
- Clinique – Lightweight, but with a light-medium coverage that seems to be more of a light foundation, evens out skin without too much shine
- Dior – Lightweight and very sheer with very little coverage and a lot of glow and moisture
- Shu Uemura – Slightly heavier texture without too much shine and with a light-medium coverage
The shades offered by the Western brands differ quite broadly. Dior kept to a very safe 2 shades only which would work best for those with a light skintone. Perhaps that’s their target market.
Bobbi Brown and Clinique have more options for those with medium to deeper skintones and so are more friendly to the Malaysian public. I do find however that Bobbi Brown’s deeper shades pull a little orange so it’s best to test in store. Shu Uemura has a broad shade range for different base tones as well.
Here are how the different shades I have tested swatched against each other.
You may notice how Iope, Clinique and Dior have a similar shade except that Dior is really the sheerest of the lot. Bobbi Brown was a little light, I feel, yet the next shade up was a little warm for me. Shu Uemura’s was the most yellow and had the driest texture.
Scent
All the cushion foundations I tested barring Clinique have a scent. Dior’s has the strongest scent (I can smell it even after it dries!) while the rest dissipate. If you need something fragrance-free, you want Clinique’s.
Did I like the Western brand Cushion Foundations?
I think the western brands made a good effort, and because the market is craving cushion foundations right now, they are giving the market what they want. But at the same time, not all of them have gotten the essence of the cushion foundation right.
I have not tried ALL the brands in the market, naturally. But based on what I’ve tried, I can safely say that the western brands know a good thing when they see one. They have made cushion foundations so much more accessible to everyone, as most of these brands are found in most major cities worldwide. With Korean brands, because most of them are only sold in Korea, it’s always a gamble getting the right shades or testing them. With the Western brands being so accessible, no one is very far from a counter and with the expanded deeper shades offered, more people can use cushion foundations now.
That said, I find the price points a deterrent for many who might want to try these western brands. Most of them are pretty pricey, in particular as they do not come with spare refills the way the Korean ones do. By way of example, I helped my friend purchase a compact from Sulwhasoo (a premium Korean brand and a cushion I plan to try soon) and the compact + spare refill was RM190 (then). By contrast, RM190 would only get you 1 Bobbi Brown compact or 1 Shu Uemura compact or 1 Clinique compact, with no spare refill. Once you add on the cost of the spare refill, the price shoots through the roof!
In that sense therefore, I feel the Western brands may not be as successful in their cushion venture – but it will remain to be seen!
So in a nutshell, here are my favourite cushion foundations based on what I tested and featured in the past 5 days, in descending order:
- Iope Air Cushion XP
- Clinique Super City Block BB Cushion Compact
- Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Cushion Compact ties with Diorsnow Bloom Perfect Perfect Moist Cushion as I can’t decide which is better
- Shu Uemura Blanc:Chroma UV Brightening Cushion Foundation
I would put Shu at No. 10 if I could, but since I only have 5, it sits at the bottom of the heap.
Do I think they’re worth trying? Well, why not? However, I wouldn’t spend so much money on these things. In many ways, cushion foundations tend to focus on the “Korean glow” and if I’m to be honest, I don’t think this glow thing translates well in a hot and humid climate. Perhaps, where the weather is cool and dry, a moist and glowy finish makes skin look healthier. Otherwise the skin can look flat and dry and dull. Where it’s hot however, you are likely to glow anyway. We call it “sweat” and no one in their right mind wants to walk around with a sweaty face lol! 😀 So personally speaking, I think this works best in a cool dry climate. Where is hot and humid, go for something with a more satin finish. It will oil up as the day wears in and give you that glow you so crave.
If you got till this line, WELL DONE YOU! 😀 I hope you’ve enjoyed Cushion Foundation Week and if I happen to accumulate more cushion foundations, I’ll do a sequel. Maybe. Possibly…. 😛
Do you enjoy using cushion foundations? What are your top favourites?
I had one from Hera arrive in the post so Hallelujah! More cushions! LOL I also want to try Sulwhasoo as I’m told it’s very good too. I’m not sure what else I’ll try though. I hear Estee Lauder has one in the mail, but they’ve just slipped past my CFW so I’m not sure when that’ll be featured 😛 I’ve had people ask for YSL and Givenchy but I’m not able to oblige as we don’t have YSL here in Malaysia as of now, and Givenchy’s is very expensive. I’m not sure I’m keen to drop that sort of money for something I may not use as often as I should. As you might have noticed, most of those featured were sent to me – and I thank the Brands who did, because I’m not sure CFW could have happened otherwise! If I happen to get others in future, I’ll work on a sequel. Maybe next time, if I have enough, I’ll do one with Korean brands 😀 Hit me with your TOP FAVES! 😀
Paris B
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This was such an awesome week review! Thank you so much for doing it! I don’t know, it does sound like that the Western Brands have just adapted the whole sponge thing, but nor REALLY made a true cushion foundation. So, I might actually just stick with trying the Laneige one first HAHA! I’ve tried the Lancome one and wasn’t a fan of it so much, so I’m thinking I won’t be a fan of the others. And LOL at SHU, charging for every piece of thing…this is one reason why I don’t review them anymore. They’re just so MONEY GRABBING lately.
Glad you enjoyed it Tracy 🙂 It actually does seem like what most Western brands have done is just put their foundation into a cushion and market it that way. Not necessarily a bad thing, as most of them do have decent foundations, but not necessarily a good thing either. I think Laneige is a good (and fairly affordable) starting point. I didn’t try Lancome though I hear it was decent. I wasn’t keen on the shade selection which I thought was a bit yellow. And Shu oh Shu LOL! Don’t think they expected this 😛
I’ve enjoyed reading your reviews Paris! My one and only cushion compact is from Laneige (yes, I know!) and I quite like it, though it’s a little too dewy for my oily-combi skin. I’m more interested in trying more Korean compacts, mainly due to the price factor. The IOPE one sounds good!
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Laneige is definitely the starting point for many people, me included! I do like Iope, but I honestly can’t tell how it’ll fare on oilier skins. Some people have mentioned that it’s too dewy for their liking too!
Well done with the summary review by the end of all 5 products review marathon! Two thumbs up, four if I can make thumbs up with my toes LOL
I like how you made price/g comparison. Roughly, Dior looks like the best choice for wallet. But if we put in the factor of how fast the cushion dried out, I think Clinique might a better choice as it has slightly less weight and price/g is not that high. “Alah membeli menang memakai” 😛
In my town, in my knowledge, there are three Korean brands (stand alone store and in Parkson) – Laneige, Face Shop and Skin Food so I can try them out. There are Biotherm (I actually first knew about cushion from Biotherm haha), Clinique and Dior in Parkson, too. All brands in same building so it will be fun to do cushion test day LOL
Honestly, I agree with you at the beginning of this review. I’m not much of a fan of Korean trend, mainly because of the shades offered and the “glowy effect” made my skin feel heavier and sweaty. But when I watch Korean dramas, I want to have those glowy, innocent look then I will browse the Internet on their skincare routine and makeup steps LOL
Haha thanks, I hope you found it useful! I wasn’t planning to do the price/g but when I saw the quantity, I couldn’t help it. The results totally surprised me! Did you manage to go round testing cushions? I honestly don’t know how the Korean brands fare for those with a deeper skintone but maybe they’re learning. As for the glowy effect, I always say that we have to consider their weather – it’s usually cold and dry so it’s nice to have a nice “healthy glow” on the skin. Here however, we have the “healthy glow” all the time whether we like it or not! 😛
I think the glow and bright effect looks better in picture compare to in reality here, especially when we get sweaty under the hot sun, haha.
I tried this photo vs reality experiment when I had short notice on makeup to a wedding – put on the cushion over my sunblock, add eyeliner and lipstick and I look like a beach snow princess LOL In the picture, I look fair in pretty Korean way while in reality, my mom said my face looks whiter than usual, haha.
So far, I only tried three:
– Biotherm (sadly just on back of my hand)
– Clinique (ignoring the shade, surprisingly good result with natural coverage and pretty glow skin)
– Innisfree (discounted price in hermo.my, the best one so far as it gives me the glowy Korean effect while blend well with my natural skintone)
I think I might need to revise ny opinion on Korean trend – not all give blah result on me 😛
I tend to agree about revising opinions about trends and makeup – we just have to find a way to get it to work for us! 🙂
Oh darn it, I’m now even more tempted to try these things! I’m actually eyeing Laneige(lol!) and Innisfree, especially since some have said they’re great for dry skin. :9
Hahaha Laneige isn’t a bad one to start with honestly 😉 Innisfree seems to have a few different options, so I suppose it’s worth giving a shot too!
I love cushion foundation but after I used Innisfree Long wear cushion foundation for a week, small bumps appear on my face…sigh……..I never had such experiences with western brand founfation
Oh dear, so sorry to hear that! There must be something in the ingredients that didn’t agree with you. Personally, I’m not so hot on Korean makeup. I find their quality to be wanting.
Thank you for featuring all these cushion foundations from western brands, didn’t even know they existed until your feature ? have always thought cushion foundations are something that is Korea exclusive. Have tried the one from Innisfree sometime ago, but ain’t liking it so much that I went back to my usual liquid foundation. However recently came across this brand also from Korea called April Skin, been loving their cushion foundation a lot that I bought a backup of it ?
Ah I serve to educate as well! 😉 I think the world is jumping on the cushion bandwagon thanks to the Koreans. Good for us consumers – loads of choices! 🙂 I personally prefer using liquid foundation – better finish, in my view. I also only just came across April Skin recently, when I started this series. I have no plans to try it yet, but who knows. Never say never! 😉
Just to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed Cushion Foundation Week! I use the Laneige and the Sulwhasoo ones, and I love them to bits. I’m thinking of picking up the IOPE, thanks to you. Not that I need it, but because it sounds really good.Thank you again for a very informative and interesting week.
Thank you for enjoying this series Cecilia 🙂 I want to try Sulwhasoo now, because I hear it’s quite impressive. Iope is nice. I really like it but if you want coverage, be sure to pick up the ones starting with C and not N 🙂
Well done! Thank you for the honest review and that you mentioned that the products were sent to you.
Thank you for reading Amalia 🙂 Well, I had to – it’s only honest right? 😉
At many blogs, YouTube channels, not always clear, obvious…?
Oh yes, I get you there – quite often, people don’t disclose. I don’t even know why!
I love this cushion foundation week! Thank you! It gave me some idea on some of the western brand cushion foundations. But i probably would not get one now as i still have LOTs of the korean cushions to go through. Yea..im obsessed lol. Im glad that you enjoyed the iope one. I found that iope cushions tend to have a more dewy finish and more suitable for dry skin. I gave mine away though as its too dewy for my liking. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it and learned something about the new cushion brands out there 🙂 I’m not that good with the Korean brands – so many brands out there! But it’s interesting that you noted that the Iope one suited dry skin better. Perfect since that’s my skin type! 😀 Which is your favourite Korean brand?
Not that I am going to try a cushion foundation any time soon, but your review is so to the point and honest! Major love :).
Thank you, at least if you’re going to try one, you have an idea where to start! 🙂
I love your review.
The cushions I have try are sulwhasoo, the history of whoo, iope, hera, laneige, su:m37, moonshot, innisfree, lancome, bobbi brown. I like su:m37 for hot weather and moonshot for cold weather.
Wow that’s a good range! Now I’m curious about su:m37 – such an interestingly named brand! Also Moonshot LOL Where do they get these names from?!
Really appreciatd for your honest review.
I planned to get Shu Uemura cushion after I finish my Laneige cushion because of its high coverage (read from another blog). But that packaging…….. Seems like it’s better to find something else. Haha(s)!
Looking forward for your Hera review! Heard from my friend its good!
Maybe cushion foundation is always the Korean brand better than the western brand.
But not sure which brand cushion should I go for. Mainly I have quite heavy dark circle and uneven skintone.
To be honest, I’m not familiar enough with cushion foundations to be able to make a recommendation. But I think that in general, if you want heavier coverage you’re better off going for proper liquid foundation than a cushion, which might not give you the effect you want. I don’t deny the Shu Uemura coverage was good and so was the formula, but the packaging… ugh! Spend the money on a liquid foundation instead 😉
It was a really great week PB, I’m pretty sure cushion foundations are a gimmicky but I really want to try one. Maybe I’ll just bite the bullet and buy the Laneige one as for my skin tone is really tricky to get the exact shade because many don’t even have shades for tan skin.
Teehee I know, I’ve created a lot of interest with this one LOL! I hope you find a match somehow. Korean brands will be tricky because of the shades, but at the same time, it’s pretty sheer so it might not pose as big a problem?
I thoroughly enjoyed the Cushion Foundation Week series :-). Makes me want to get one just to try. Perhaps when I have the time, I will stop by the Clinique counter one day as that seems to be the most suitable cushion foundation for me based on the shade selections. Thanks again for your very honest reviews on all 5 of the cushion foundations 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Someone has mentioned that Innisfree might have a deeper shade, so you could consider that too? I’m not sure what Innisfree cushions are like though. I think part of the fun trying these cushions is the delivery system. Otherwise, it’s mostly just a light foundation
I want to love this product so much. 🙁 I bought a Laneige one, and it looks perfectly lovely everywhere…except in my office. I’m not sure if it’s the air conditioning (which I suspect is the culprit), but it goes really powdery and patchy, ugh. Wondering if that’s the cushion or my skin in general.
Hmm it sounds like it might be that your skin is dry and so the product doesn’t go on so smoothly? To be honest, I’m not crazy about cushion foundations either, preferring to use a liquid foundation or BB Cream where necessary. I think they’re nice for touching up makeup, but I’m not that into them so don’t worry about not loving it!
Hi Paris! I have oily/combination skin and IOPE works well for me.
My first cushion is from Laneige but I didn’t like it. I live in Singapore and the hot humid weather didn’t help. The product settled into my pores and made them look ‘larger than life’, literally! I finished one compact, tried another Korean brand (VDL) and the same happened. I gave up on cushion thereafter.
I recently got reacquainted with cushion foundation via IOPE and i love it! Maybe it’s the silicone formula, the product sits on my skin very nicely, doesn’t slip mid-day, doesn’t accentuates the dry skin at the corner of my nose (most foundations does this on me). I do have to blot at least once mid-day but it’s not like crazy greasy. 🙂
Hi Angie, thanks for sharing and letting me know that Iope worked for you even in hot and humid weather! Living just north of the border from you, I absolutely feel you on the weather and how it impacts how we wear our makeup. Loving Iope too – just the right balance of coverage and comfort eh?
Paris! I came across your series when I was looking up ingredients of the Clinique BB cushion and just wanted to say that I really appreciated all your reviews! I’m allergic to octinoxate/ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate as a sunscreen ingredient, so that basically nixes 95% of all BB things. My first BB cushion was actually 3lab’s Aqua BB and though it is freaking amazing and I love it so much, shade 3 is a little too light for me now that I managed to get a bit sunburned earlier last month and at 100USD a pack (and they don’t sell refills separately), it’s pretty damn expensive especially considering I manage to go through only one and a little bit of the refill before I have to switch shades and the refill dries out before I can go back to it. I love the 3lab cushion though – it works so well for my lifestyle and the ingredients are actually super skin friendly. It’s the only thing I can sleep in that won’t break me out (not that I recommend it) and I just can’t go back to foundation after that lol! But the expense and the color match are hard. I literally searched the ingredients of every single BB cushion I could find in SF’s Japantown and all of them had octinoxate in them except for Ohui’s Ultimate Cover, but that one has ensulizole (I don’t know if it’s approved in the US yet but it’s not very common at all) which I don’t know how my skin will react to. (Also, why is it so hard to find ingredients lists!?) But based on your review, I think the Clinique City Block BB might actually work for me! Or at least, won’t break me out by chemical sunscreen. So, thank you!
Hi Catherine, thank you for letting me know that it was helpful for you 🙂 I have read of people who are allergic to chemical sunscreen ingredients, so usually blockers with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are then best. I didn’t know there’s a US$100 BB cushion! Oh my! LOL! Glad to have helped steer you in the direction of Clinique – I do hope it works for you!
Hi Paris! Great Cushion Foundation Week! I love the detailed comparisons you made. My first cushion was actually L’Oréal’s Nude Magique Cushion Foundation, which I bought in the UK. They had a large shade range than Korean brands which attracted me to it. I couldn’t try out most Korean cushions as their shades that were sold online were too light for my skin. I loved it for the convenience, but I hated that it only lasted a little over 4 hours on my oily skin. Also, no refills! When I returned to Malaysia I grabbed a Laneige Pore Control cushion in shade #31. I LOVE it. I’m glad that Laneige catered their shades to the market as they have deeper shades in Malaysia compared to the shades available online.
Thanks for sharing Nadia, glad you enjoyed this! 🙂
HI Paris! Thank you so much for the detailed reviews! I was actually deciding on a powder, light liquid foundation and now I came across most of the counters selling cushion foundation! And I still deciding which one should I buy if I can would be just purchasing one! I had tried BB cream, powder and none of them that I actually finished using ( I realized my face had some breakouts and had stop using after it, would only apply when it’s necessary e.g. Dinner or special occasion). I was later told that ingredients in BB cream is not the same as liquid foundation and a such I was advised not to use BB cream? Not really sure about it.
you pointed out that the g from cushion ( even there is 1 xtra refills is actually the same as normal 30g liquid foundation (always thought it would be more affordable to own a cushion foundation.
Hi:) What would you recommend if I would like to have only one medium coverage foundation( handy would be good)? Would u recommend liquid or cushion foundation?
THank you very much:D
Hi Andrea, I’m glad you found this useful or at least helpful 🙂 My personal preference lies with liquid foundation, not cushion. At most, I’d only ever use cushion foundation for touch ups, even if I have found one or two I like. But for day to day use, I’d go with liquid foundation any day.