All the brightest cosmetic innovations traditionally come from the East. It happened with a new makeup tint called Cushion. Reviews about this product quickly filled the forums. Beautygolics around the world with interest and not without pleasure test the novelty and share their opinions. Let us consider this new oriental remedy with a western accent.
What is a cushion?
Translated from English, the word cushion sounds like a "pillow", it is at the heart of this corrective tool. The cushion looks like a powder box: a round jar with a mirror containing a tonal base and a special sponge for applying it. What does the pillow have to do with it? And despite the fact that at the bottom of the jar there is that very pad, saturated with liquid foundation. With the help of a sponge, you need to easily touch the pillow to transfer the product to it and distribute it on the skin of the face. The product is very economically consumed, the sponge does not absorb too much and gives the product well when in contact with the skin.
The cushion has a light weightless coating, moisturizes and at the same time dulls the skin, and since its homeland is Korea, it has a high degree of protection against UV rays.
The product became so widespread that with the "pads" began to produce several more cosmetic products:
- Blush. Thanks to the sponge applicator, the pigment is gently applied and easily distributed.
- Glitters, color balms and lipsticks. The pad provides comfortable application of liquid textures.
- Liquid eyeshadow. It is easy to apply and immediately blend the product on the surface of the eyelids.
- Concealers. Delicately distribute the product in the area around the eyes.
Who is it for?
As noted earlier, this foundation has a light coating, which means that it will not block strong rashes and age spots, in all other cases the product works very well.
Owners of oily skin and enlarged pores are more suitable for the Asian cushion. Reviews on Korean products confirm that they are better matting, hide pores and even out the relief of the face. This is due to the fact that the skin of the Asian type is more dense, oily and porous, in contrast to European. Europeans often have dry, thin skin that needs to be moisturized and nourished. If your skin type is just that, then the cushions of European manufacturers are perfect for you. They maintain water balance, contain nutritious oils, plant components and perfectly protect against the harmful effects of sunlight.
How to use?
Like any tonal foundation, a cushion must be applied to prepared skin after a ritual of cleansing and moisturizing. With a puff, gently press on the pillow, collect the product on it and apply it on the face skin with patting movements in the direction from the center to the outer part. If there is a need to make the coating layer more dense, apply the product again. It happens that applying the product with a sponge is uncomfortable for any reason, then the tone can be distributed in any way you like, for example, using a brush for tonal foundation or fingertips.
As a rule, if the cushion is chosen correctly according to the type of skin, then it does not require dusting, but if your skin is prone to greasy, then you can apply powder to the T-zone, and in your purse just use matting wipes.
Make-up removal is carried out in the usual way. If the foundation is Korean-made, then removing makeup is best done with hydrophilic oil. European tone can be removed with micellar water or milk.
Now consider the most famous brands that have released Cushion, customer reviews and manufacturers promises.
Lancome
One of the first from European manufacturers appeared cushion "Lankom." Reviews on this tool also appeared earlier than others. Miracle Cushion, and this is the name of this tonal foundation, offers a high degree of protection against ultraviolet radiation (SPF 23), a coating in the form of a light veil with a good overlap of skin imperfections and an ideal complexion. The tone can be applied in several layers, without fear of the appearance of dark spots and uneven coverage. This tool is ideal for owners of dry and normal skin, as it can hide peeling and has a powerful moisturizing effect.
Shoppers speak well of Miracle Cushion. Especially like the weightlessness of the coating, beautiful natural shades, a feeling of moisture throughout the day, the lack of stickiness on the skin. But if there is a tendency to oily skin, then the face shine inherent in it will very quickly appear, and the resistance of the product will decrease significantly. Another minus is the high price, from 3 000 r.
Yves rocher
Cushon "Yves Rocher" reviews are good, if only because this tool is much cheaper than the first, and much can be forgiven. The manufacturer offers a composition enriched with Babassu seed oil and many other skin-nourishing components. This product leaves a fashionable moist effect on the face that does not require highlighter. Pure Light has several shades with a pink and yellow tint for almost any skin type, unfortunately, except for the lightest “porcelain” one. For such a rare beautiful shade, either Asian tonal foundations or from other European manufacturers are more suitable.
Buyers like that the product does not tighten the skin and moisturizes well. Owners of dry skin appreciated the sexual wet effect, but those whose skin is prone to oily lacked firmness, and a glossy finish does not add any advantages to the product.
L´oreal
Another means of mass production in an affordable price segment is the Loreal Cushion . Reviews on this product are also controversial. The manufacturer promises a dense, but at the same time weightless coating, moisturizing and nourishing the skin with nutrients. This product has a rich palette containing 12 shades. Now finding your perfect tone is much easier.
A great advantage of this foundation is moisturizing the skin and good hiding power. The product can be applied in several layers and cover almost any imperfection or, covering with one layer, create a light, refreshing complexion veil. The disadvantages include insufficient durability and the need for dusting of the forehead and nose.
Sephora
This product has a higher cost than mass-produced brands, although the Sephora cushion is not only positive. Buyers are divided into those who buy this tool again, and those who will not take it anymore. In this case, the owners of dry skin remained unsatisfied, since the tonal base can emphasize peeling and imperfect relief. The tonal foundation is not prone to oily skin, it does not overload the skin, hides imperfections and performs well in durability.
Sephora produces not only cushions that even out the tone of the face, but also cushions-blush and lipsticks. Customers like these products very much, they note usability, compact packaging formats and rich “tasty” shades.
Positive reviews
To summarize: is the tonal cushion worthy of attention? Reviews prove that definitely - yes! Explicit advantages of the tool:
- Lightweight, natural coating without mask effect.
- Skin highlighting: from unobtrusive healthy radiance to fashionable strobe.
- Moisturizing and nutrition.
- UV protection.
- Facial alignment.
- Alignment of the complexion, correction of skin imperfections.
- Convenient application of the product: no need to purchase a special brush or beauty blender.
- Packing with a mirror, which can easily be put in a handbag and at any time to correct makeup.
Thanks to these qualities, this tonal product is worth a try and decide whether it suits you or not.
Negative reviews
Like any cosmetic product, Cushon (reviews confirm this), can not equally suit everyone. Therefore, buyers noted some disadvantages:
- Lack of durability. A few hours later, there is a need to correct makeup.
- The product does not mask strong rashes and dark age spots.
- Adds excessive shine to oily skin.
- May emphasize peeling on very dry, dehydrated skin.
- Some people think that applying a tone with a sponge is not the most hygienic way.
- Price. The cost of some products is quite high.
If your skin does not need a dense coating, but does not have enough moisture and nutrition, then you should try the cushion foundation. Reviews certainly create a reputation for the product, but as they say, it’s better to see it once!