Cushion Foundation

A Korean cushion foundation is a sponge-filled compact soaked in liquid base makeup, so you can tap on light, buildable coverage in a few seconds. Many cushions also carry SPF, which makes them handy for a quick morning routine.

This collection has cushions from Milk Touch, CLIO, Laneige, Espoir, Jung Saem Mool, Hera, OHUI and CNP Laboratory. Examples include the CLIO Kill Cover Founwear Cushion, the Laneige Neo Cushion Matte and Neo Cushion Glow, the Hera Black Cushion and the Espoir Be Glow Volume Cushion. Shade codes such as 17C1 or 21N1 usually pair a number for depth with a letter for undertone, with C for cool and N for neutral.

If your skin is dry, look for glow or dewy finishes, and if it is oily, a matte finish such as the Laneige Neo Cushion Matte may suit you better. Clean the puff often so the finish stays even.

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