All about cushion

If you watch k-dramas or are aware of the k-beauty world , you must have already seen or heard about cushion, right? This foundation is well known in the Asian world, especially in South Korea, for being practical, as it is a small round case with product.

HOW DID IT START?

In 2008, AmorePacific, a South Korean cosmetics company focused on technology and beauty, was looking for ways to keep skin hydrated and protected even with the use of makeup on the skin. Because of this, the company created its first cushion, where they merged the BB Cream , a lighter foundation, with sunscreen.

WHAT IS CUSHION?

It may seem small, but the cushion has many functions! Being applied with a sponge that comes with the product, we can say that the cushion is a mix of BB cream and compact powder, where it has perfect coverage, does not weigh the skin down as it has a light texture and still spreads very well on the skin, reducing blemishes. the face.

The cushion has a protection factor against UVB and UVA rays, so you don't need to worry about the sun's rays, not to mention that some cushions come with active ingredients to leave your skin looking beautiful inside and out. For example, the Dewytree cushion contains active ingredients that control sebum and soothe sensitive skin!

And do you know which is the best? When we wear makeup for a long period of time, we are afraid to reapply sunscreen because we know it will stain the foundation and create a bad appearance on the skin, but with cushion this is not a problem. You can reapply your sunscreen every 3 hours over the cushion, as it already contains protector in its formula, the appearance of your face will be incredible!

WHO CAN USE CUSHION?

All skin types can use the cushion, but it is always interesting to check which active ingredients and for whom the product formula was made, because as we said previously, many cushions have active ingredients that can be bad for some skin types.

If you have sensitive skin and are afraid of irritating your skin while applying the cushion, our recommendation is Parnell 's Cicamanu Serum Cushion , as it contains Centella Asiatica extract and Manuka Honey extract, wonderful active ingredients to soothe the face.

Now, if your skin is dry we recommend Moonshot 's Micro Glassy Fit Cushion , in addition to leaving your face shiny without drying out, it contains active ingredients such as niacinamide and shea butter, great for people with dry skin!

Oily skin always has a problem finding the perfect foundation, but relax, we have a cushion that will help you! Laneige 's Neo Cushion Matte , in addition to protecting the skin with dimethicone in its formula, the cushion promises to keep the skin flawless for 24 hours, even if you sweat a lot.

Those with mature skin are not left out of our list! Clio 's Glow Fitting Cushion is great for this skin type as it contains Calendula Officinalis Flower extract that helps improve wrinkles.

If you have combination skin, Etude House 's Double Lasting Cushion Matte is for you! With Madecassoside and Panthenol, your face will thank you for using the product, as they will help you control the sebum in the oily part, but will leave your face hydrated without the feeling of tightness.

If you believe that because you have blemishes, your face cannot use a cushion, know that you are wrong. Covericious Power Fit Longwear from Banila Co helps to blur skin imperfections, in addition to lasting 36 hours!

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