If you are new to Korean makeup and are wondering "what is a cushion foundation, really?" you have come to the right place.
Cushion foundation has quickly become a key part of Korean makeup – an innovation that combines makeup and skincare properties, providing a natural and fresh finish. If you've ever wondered what cushion foundation means, the answer is simple: it is a liquid foundation packed inside a compact case with a built-in puff. The product allows for easy buildable coverage, whether you want a light finish for everyday wear or a more full-coverage look. Thanks to the integrated moisturizing ingredients and often also sun protection, cushion foundation takes care of your skin while you apply your makeup.
Cushion foundation's simple magic
Imagine being able to quickly refresh your makeup with a product that not only covers but also cares for your skin. That's exactly how cushion foundation works. By pressing the makeup puff into the product, you can blend it into your skin and control the coverage perfectly. Do you want a lightweight yet full-coverage product that lasts long? In that case, Espoir Pro Tailor Be Natural Cushion is an excellent choice – favored by many K-pop idols for its ability to provide a smooth and natural finish. This cushion foundation also comes with a ready-made refill pack, so you get two products for the price of one!
For you who want to try an award-winning product that is semi-matte and medium coverage, choose BBIA Eau Glow Cushion. This product combines elegant coverage with a natural glow, making it ideal for both everyday and special occasions.
One brand that really stands out in this category is Unleashia. They offer three different cushions for different skintypes and finishes so you can choose the makeup product that meets your needs:
Unleashia Babe Skin Baby Blue Cushion: A matte foundation with high coverage, a moisturizing formula, and SPF40/PA++ UV protection that can be layered without the final result looking cakey. Good for combination and oily skintypes.
Unleashia Don't Touch Glass Pink Cushion: A moisturizing and lightweight foundation that provides a radiant glass skin look with the help of hyaluronic acids, rose water, panthenol, adenosine, vitamin E, and niacinamide, helps reduce redness, prevent enlarged pores and fine lines, applying evenly with a light and breathable texture. Also contains UV protection (SPF50+ PA++++). Great for dehydrated, dry skintype.
Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy Green Cushion: Semi-covering, semi-matte foundation with SPF30/PA++ sun protection and nourishing plant extracts (papaya, parsley, chamomile, and bakuchiol) to hydrate, soothe, and promote skin elasticity, while niacinamide and bakuchiol help keep the skin bright and fight impurities. The right choice for oily, acne prone skintype.
Note! Although the foundation contains a high UV protection, it is still not sufficient as a sunscreen on its own, because for the sunscreen to be effective, the product must be applied more generously than foundation is ever applied. The UV protection in foundations provide additional reinforcement to the sunscreen already applied, but do not create a sufficiently even protection on their own.
Why choose cushion foundation?
Cushion foundations offer several advantages for those exploring K-Beauty. You get a product that is easy to apply, adaptable, and at the same time cares for your skin with moisturizing and brightening ingredients. Easy layering allows for a seamless transition from a natural daytime look to a defined evening makeup – all with the same product.
Many cushions are also refillable, meaning the same outer packaging remains, and you can simply replace the inner part when the product runs out – this saves the environment and encourages minimalist consumption! Some products even come with a refill, such as the Purito Wonder Releaf Centella BB Cushion and Muzigae Mansion Sleek Matt Cushion.
Whether your choice is the soft and long-lasting finish of Espoir, the award-winning semi-matte finish of BBIA, or one of the options from Unleashia, there is something for everyone. Explore the entire Yeppo & Soonsoon selection!
