Review of the 7 best cushions. Rating based on user reviews

What is a cushion

Cushion - from the English word “pillow”, is a new form of production of cosmetics. Previously, foundation, for example, was in a tube and was applied with a separate sponge or hand. The cushion packaging between the cream/eyeshadow/powder and the sponge (which comes included) contains a dense pad similar to a spongy pad.

It is soaked and dispenses a small amount of cream, which is applied in a thin layer to the sponge and then to the skin. This allows you to apply the tone in several layers without getting a mask effect on the skin. It turns out that sometimes a multifunctional product fits in one compact jar, the size of a powder compact. This is a makeup base with a moisturizing and nourishing effect, like a cream, foundation, or powder.

How to use a cushion

1. Cleanse and moisturize your skin as you would before using a regular toner.
2. Place the sponge on the index and middle fingers of your dominant hand. Pick up the product by lightly pressing it onto the cushion cushion.
3. Apply the product over your face using patting movements. Repeat if necessary.

Foundation cushions consist of 30% mineral water and other moisturizing components, otherwise they would dry out quickly. After them, the skin almost always has a damp finish. If you don't like this, choose products with a mattifying function or powder after applying the cushion.

Makeup removal is carried out as usual. In particular, cushions are easily washed off with micellar water.

Varieties

It all started with a foundation, but soon the cushion gained great popularity among makeup artists and ordinary users. And manufacturers began to produce fluids, bronzers, blushes, shadows, powders and even lipsticks in cushion format.

So, according to the place of application, cushions are:

• makeup base
• liquid concealer
• for the face - foundation, powder. bronzer
• special powder-shadow for eyebrows
• lipstick, gloss, cream, balm created for lips
• for the eyes - shadows.

Foundation in cushion format is a unique invention. It is compact, produced in smaller volumes than standard foundation creams, since due to its clever design it is consumed very economically. Combines several wonderful properties - nourishing cream, moisturizing lotion, thermal water, mattifying tone and setting powder. Many creams also have a maximum protective factor against sun rays - SPF. And therefore suitable for any skin type, emphasizing their advantages and hiding flaws.

If you use foundation from Korean manufacturers, it is important to remember one of their features. Almost all creams give the effect of wet or damp skin. This is very fashionable in Korea, but domestic beauties may not like such a surprise. The thing is that this effect appears 3-4 hours after application.

• Cushion powder is very easy to apply, applies smoothly due to its optimal dosage, and is used sparingly. Suitable for fixing makeup.
• The blush comes in small packages, without a brush, and when applied it gives a transparent, very light tone. If you need a denser coating, you will need several layers.
• Eyeshadow, lipstick and other products are in smaller packages than foundation. And they are dosed in smaller quantities, since the application area is much smaller.

What types of cushions are there?

The first cushion was filled with tonal products with the addition of various extracts, hyaluronic acid, vitamins, sunscreens and other components. The choice of cushions is varied and they differ depending on what the sponge is soaked with.

• Foundation (CC cream, BB cream, primer, corrector, powder);
• Sunscreen (especially popular among children in Korea);
• Blush;
• Eyeshadow;
• Tint;
• Bronzer and Highlighter;

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Advantages and disadvantages of the product

So, the product has become very popular due to its advantages:

1. The packaging is convenient - it is compact, but at the same time it contains not only the cosmetic product itself, but also a pad soaked in it and a sponge for application to the skin. The lid usually has a built-in mirror. This makes applying or touching up makeup easier than ever, anywhere.
2. Hygienic packaging - hands do not come into contact with the cosmetic product itself, or even with the sponge pad. Take the sponge with your hands, which is put back into the packaging, only it touches the skin. Therefore, impurities, sebum and epidermal particles do not mix with the foundation (for example), thereby extending its service life.
3. Excellent coverage - with this option it can be done in one layer - there will be a light watercolor effect. Or apply several layers - this way you can hide unevenness, stains and inflammatory elements. In this case, all layers will lie flat, will not roll, and will last a long time without the effect of a mask.
4. Economical consumption - due to very good spraying, it is impossible to take out an excess amount of cosmetic product with a sponge. Therefore, one small package lasts a long time even with frequent use.
5. Versatility - they do not need to be selected according to skin type. But in one bottle there are many effects - cream, thermal water, makeup base, tone.

And disadvantages:

1. You quickly get used to good things, but they also end quickly. Cushions are usually produced in small quantities. And when applied, one layer is not always enough (the coating is very thin and may not mask dark circles or pimples). Therefore, there is a chance that you will have to go to the store for the next cushion quickly.
2. Quite a high cost. For a multifunctional and very convenient item, it is, of course, justified.
3. This is a personal use item, as the sponge absorbs skin particles and secretions.

The best manufacturers

Which company is better to purchase products from? According to buyers, the rating of manufacturers producing high-quality cosmetic products, including cushions, includes the following brands:

1. L'Oreal. A French cosmetics company that has won recognition from women around the world. This brand owns many popular products, including a professional line.
2. Chanel. Another famous French brand that produces not only cosmetics and perfumes, but also other goods. The number of company boutiques opened in various countries is more than 300. A representative office in Russia was opened in 2002.
3. Erborian. Korean-French manufacturer of natural cosmetics using the latest technology and traditional Korean medicine. The creams of this brand are distinguished by their delicate texture and pleasant aroma.

1. Holika Holika. A Korean company that holds a confident position in the Russian market. The compositions of this company's products improve the condition of the skin and give it freshness.
2. Missha. A well-known Korean company whose products are sold in many countries around the world and are in high demand. Misha is a high-quality and natural product.

Terms of use

In order for makeup to last longer and delight its owner, it is necessary to use the cushion correctly.

1. Before applying makeup, the skin must be cleansed. After this, you need to moisturize it with lotion and apply a light cream or fluid.
2. The packages of foundation and powder contain a special sponge for applying the product to the skin. You can apply it first to several points, and then distribute it over the face using a brush or fingers. The foundation is applied to the center of the face and distributed to the periphery. The cushion must be applied in at least 2-3 layers to achieve a visible effect or disguise imperfections.
3. Foundation powder is applied a little differently. You need to start from the top of the face and gradually move lower. From the middle of the forehead - to the edges and hair, from the nose - to the cheeks, from the chin - to the cheekbones.

Other cosmetics are produced without an additional sponge and are applied directly from the pad.

What it is

Cushion refers to decorative cosmetics for the face. This is a Korean invention that has confidently taken its position in the cosmetics market. Today it is also a release form in which various cosmetic products can be presented, but initially it was presented as a 3-in-1 foundation:

• Foundation
• BB cream with SPF protection;
• powder.

At the same time, the convenient packaging, similar to a powder compact, allows you to carry it in your cosmetic bag and always have it with you. The designs and materials of the box are very diverse; especially popular are those models in which the block with the product is replaceable, and the user does not need to change the case to which he is accustomed.

Some users ask the question of how a cushion differs from a foundation, because the consistency of the product is similar to a foundation, it is simply located inside a kind of filler, similar to a sponge or pad, which is located in a jar. Application is carried out using a sponge. According to the recommendations of some users, it is best to apply it to moisturized and toned skin.

According to many users, using a cushion is more economical. At the same time, the skin of the face is covered evenly and the product lasts throughout the day, moisturizing and protecting it. The masking effect of the product is also noted.

Today this product is produced by many manufacturers of decorative cosmetics, which allows you to purchase it with a reasonable combination of price and quality of the product.

How to choose

Foundations in cushion format are selected according to skin types:

• Oily skin needs a mattifying effect. They remove excess shine, hide enlarged pores and inflammatory elements;
• For dry skin, hydration is important. Cushion is rich in oils, vitamins and thermal water, it nourishes and revitalizes the complexion;
• For problem skin, they created a powder with antibacterial agents, without oils. It heals and dries out inflammatory elements, prevents the appearance of new acne and spots after it;
• reflective powders – smooth the skin, creating a satin effect, applied to the face, neck, décolleté, hands. Well suited for aging skin or evening makeup.

The ideal option would be a cushion whose packaging will say “non comedogenic”, hypoallergenic, without oils, with added vitamins and minerals.

Important point! Korean manufacturers have denser cushion textures, they smooth out the skin well and mask imperfections. In terms of color palette, they are lighter than those of European brands, since in Asia it is considered fashionable to have very white skin. European brands, on the other hand, have a cushion texture closer to fluids; they moisturize well and make the skin radiant.

Also, depending on the composition, you can select some cushions for winter - they contain oils, vitamins and nutritional components, others for summer - they contain thermal water and sun protection factors.

Blush should be chosen as usual, according to the main skin tone. But you need to keep in mind that when applied in a single layer, the cushion gives a very soft watercolor effect. And you will most likely have to apply blush in several layers.

FENNEL concealing

The cushion is suitable for moisturizing dry skin and as a remedy for oily shine. It effectively evens out problem areas, providing a powder effect. Thanks to it, new flaws do not appear on the skin and its structure improves. Cushion from FENNEL is an ideal inexpensive product that reliably moisturizes and tones the skin, helping to get rid of oily shine for a long time.

Pros:

1. Tones the skin;
2. Evens out facial tone;
3. Suitable for dry and oily skin;
4. Prevents the appearance of new flaws.

Contraindications and side effects

Like any, even the most excellent product, cushion has contraindications for use:

• individual intolerance to its components, allergies.
• cannot be used if there are pustular rashes, furunculosis, acute acne, or demodicosis on the skin;
• a contraindication is also the presence of herpetic blisters or crusts on the face;
• In case of very oily or very dry skin, it is also better not to use a cushion. This may make the problem worse.

Side effects:

• increased acne formation;
• clogged pores and increased oiliness of the skin;
• peeling and irritation of dry skin;
• allergic reaction. If symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, lacrimation, rhinitis, cough occur while using the cushion, then you need to stop using this product;
• spread of herpes from the face to other areas.

Cushion manufacturers - who is better?

The fashion for cushions was set by Korean companies ; it is from them that we find the widest possible selection of products in this original format. The best ratings from the girls were earned by cushions from the brands The Saem, Missha, Enough, A'PIEU, Holika Holika, which offer an impressive selection of products for various skin types and with different effects (hydration, durability, control of oily shine, hiding pores, etc. ). Korean products are affordable, although in general they are more expensive than similar foundations and BB creams. It’s nice that you can buy an original refill for almost every Korean cushion. The only drawback can be considered a modest selection of shades and a yellowish undertone.

The trend for cushions was picked up by luxury brands : Clarins, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancome, Shiseido, Christian Dior. Their concept differs from Asian ones and is designed more for dry and normal skin than for oily skin. The format may also differ - instead of sponges, manufacturers offer innovative filters and even metal meshes that dispense the product, but the essence remains the same. The big advantage of “luxury” is the wide selection of shades suitable for European skin. The downside, of course, is the price, reaching 6-7 thousand rubles per copy. This group includes products from the premium French-Korean brand Erborian, in which the Asian and European approaches to understanding cushions are as close as possible.

Separately, it is worth highlighting the cushions of the Chinese brand Bioaqua . This cosmetics, having once emerged from the depths of Aliexpress, was able to earn a good reputation and pleases with its good quality and affordable price. Today, these are the most budget cushions that can be recommended for purchase.

Now you know all the useful information about cushions, all that remains is to choose the best product among those presented on the cosmetic market. We have compiled a small rating of high-quality cushions, comparing them with each other in terms of ease of application, comfort to wear, durability, masking ability and visual effect (shades, finishes).

Review of the best cushions

Since the cushion was invented in Korea, it would be more correct to mention Korean brands first.

• Cathy doll - many different cosmetic products from this Korean brand, all of excellent quality. The cushion has a very cute, bright packaging, contains many useful components, fits perfectly on the skin and mattifies it. It is also important that you can buy 6 ml replacement blocks of foundation with it. And when the pad starts to dry out, you just need to squeeze the cream from the refill block onto it.
• Holika holika, DODO CAT Glow Cushion - Korean brand, the cushion also comes in a package with a funny design. Enriched with useful substances, liquid in consistency, so it gives a weightless coating. Contains the highest possible sun protection factor SPF 50.
• Another Korean brand Enprani , in the expensive segment, produces a large line of cosmetics in cushion format. This is not only foundation, but also serums, foundation powder, blush and shadows. Original HD coverage technology.

Seeing the success of the cushion on the market, European companies producing luxury cosmetics also joined in the release.

• Lancome was the first company in Europe to release the Miracle cushion . It contains nutrients and SPF 23. The texture is very light, the coverage is light and translucent. Large palette of shades. The price is high.
• Givenchy, Teint Couture Cushion Foundation – the packaging of the cushion has been improved. Instead of a sponge pad, it has a metal plate with holes through which the tone also passes. The product itself is enriched with nourishing oils and contains reflective particles, which gives the skin a natural glow. The price is high.
• MAC, Matchmaster - the color of the tone blends with the skin tone, the coating is not at all noticeable on the face. Luxury price.
• 3LAB is an American company that was the first to create a BB cream in a cushion format and introduced it to Russia. The cream is gentle, light, with moisturizing and sun protection. The price is high.
• Yves Rocher, Pure Light - stylish packaging contains a foundation similar in composition and coverage to its Korean counterparts. It is enriched with nourishing oil. The price is average, cheaper than luxury brands.
• Sephora, Wonderful Cushion , a very high quality luxury level product, costs much less.
• Loreal, True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation - several great shades and airy coverage. Stays great on the face. The price is affordable.

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The fashion and cosmetics industry is constantly evolving. Traditional cosmetics are being improved and new ones are being created.

Cushion is a combination of innovative packaging and a product loved by many. Considering the huge number of its advantages, the army of fans of this new product will only grow!

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Types of cushions

When using a cushion for the face, it is important to take into account the characteristic features of the composition. All of them consist of 30% water, so if you overdo it, the skin is guaranteed to have a dewy shine, rather than a beautiful, light glow. There are compositions with matting, when the moisture quickly evaporates, only the tone remains. If the texture is denser, the skin will breathe less easily.

Products are divided into several types:

1. Light moisturizing cushion.
   Very soft texture, contains hydrating ingredients that remove dryness and dullness and nourish tissues.
2. Antiseptic.
   The best cushion for oily skin, treats inflammation, acne, and blocks the formation of new ones.
3. Shimmery.
   The composition contains small reflective particles, pinkish or golden, which give a beautiful shine. Mother of pearl is most often used for inclusions.
4. Mattifying.
   Removes oily shine due to absorbents in the cream. Not recommended for dry skin as it increases exfoliation.

Cushion - blush

The times when ladies wondered what a cushion for the face was are already over, but Korean manufacturers never tire of surprising potential clients. Cushions in the form of powder, eye shadow and blush have appeared on the cosmetics market, which are not inferior to regular sets in terms of economy and ease of use. Cushion blush does not require a special brush; one sponge pad is enough.

Such blush may contain components that protect against the hot rays of the sun, or antioxidants. How to use cushion blush for the face:

1. Using a tapping motion, apply the pigment to the cheekbones.
2. Blend if necessary.
3. One layer gives a light shade; for an expressive blush you need several layers of product.

Lip cushion

When the developers of the new product realized that pads with cream were in great demand, they decided to also offer cushion lipstick. This is a small tube with a liquid composition and a sponge at the end instead of a stick or brush. A clear advantage is that it does not look too bright on the lips and emphasizes natural makeup. It also allows you to maintain a slight blur in the corners of your lips. The sponge allows a minimum of lipstick to pass through, so there will be no excess that has to be wiped off with napkins.

Characteristic features of cushion lipstick:

1. Inconvenient to use without a mirror.
2. It is recommended to first cover your lips with foundation, since the texture flakes off.
3. Shake the bottle before use.
4. You can apply a moisturizing balm under matte lipstick.
5. The product is smeared from the inner edges of the lips and shaded to the outer edges.
6. By pressing the sponge, you can adjust the intensity of the shade.
7. Cushion lipstick lasts a long time and does not dry out the lips.

Eyebrow cushion

Another new product from the cushion series is a product for eyelids and eyebrows. The sponge guarantees excellent shading; it is recommended to match the shade to your hair color. Well-groomed eyebrows make the face brighter and younger, so the demand for such cushions is constantly growing. When choosing, it is important to take into account that the shades on the palette and on the swatch are different, so it is better to test the color on the skin of your hand in advance.

Features of the eyebrow cushion:

1. Lays down evenly.
2. Creates a dense layer of tint, a very long-lasting formula.
3. Different shades can be combined to create an individual color scheme.

Recommended best Korean eyebrow cushions:

• Essence Cubanita – a jar with a sponge soaked in gel;
• Holika Holika is a pen with a sponge at the end, suitable for wide eyebrows.

Cushion for eyelids

Korean developers have also come up with such an original cosmetic product as cushion shadows, this is a double-sided pencil with pads at the ends. The color is applied to the eyelid with a sponge and shaded. Under evening makeup, the shade will be distributed much better if you first apply a long-lasting foundation to your eyelids and then fix it with powder.

Missha Cover Glow Cushion foundation. Shine like a star

Girls, good day everyone!

Today I will introduce you to a new format of foundation for me - this is a cushion.

I am that ancient person who has never used a cushion, but there is always a first time for everything :)

The hero of my post is the Missha Cover Glow Cushion foundation.

Production:

Korea

Volume:

12 grams

Price:

2000-3000 rub.

I have already introduced you to the Missha BB cream, which I use with great pleasure, now it’s the cushion’s turn.

I am a huge lover of makeup and beauty, but for the second year now I prefer to use products that can be described as follows: convenient, comfortable, fast!

(those who have small reactive children will understand me :))

Therefore, trying a foundation in a cushion format was very curious and interesting.

What is a cushion?

This is a completely new, multifunctional product that includes the properties and functions of foundation, powder and skin care products.

Who is this format suitable for?

For all those who want to apply makeup quickly, literally on the run, without much trouble or effort. Cushions are also very convenient for trips and trips, as they replace a number of products in a cosmetic bag - powder, bb cream and a bottle of foundation.

This is the lyrics :) Now let's move on to the Missha Cover Glow Cushion.

Design

simply magical, if this is not a luxury, then it is definitely close to it by a million percent!

The cushion is in a plastic white powder compact, which closes tightly until it clicks; to open the treasured box, just press the recess.

I would like to say separately about the packaging, the plastic is very dense and made of high-quality material, nothing hangs loose, everything is made conscientiously! Many of the expensive products in my cosmetic bag are not so well designed, which surprised me.

The mirror opens almost 180 degrees, it has protection in the form of a film with the inscription Glow, and there is also a sponge inside for applying foundation.

The sponge is made of good rubberized material; during use it did not tear, did not crumble, and no defects were found! I wash it after every use and it looks like new!

Naturally, as you use it completely, the foundation does not wash out, but this is normal.

We open the plug on which the sponge is located, and voila, a beautiful cushion is in front of us!

A cushion is a finely porous sponge soaked in foundation. Apply with the sponge that comes with the kit; just blot the sponge a couple of times and apply the product to your face. Everything is just outrageous :)

Aroma

The product is floral, slightly creamy, absolutely neutral, and is not noticeable on the skin.

SPF45/PA++

Now couldn't come at a better time!

Consumption

Despite the small amount of foundation, the cushion is used very economically, which is good news.

Hue

23 Sand

- light, beige-pink shade, quite universal. My fair skin with a warm undertone whitens a little at the beginning, but after half an hour the foundation is not noticeable on the skin, the shade blends perfectly with the skin tone and adapts to it.

on the hand there is a connection from the elastic band
This is what the cushion looks like when applied with a sponge

Coating

medium density, perfectly evens out the tone, slightly “blurs” the skin, smoothes out imperfections.

It will cover redness, rashes, small traces of post-acne and pimples with a bang, but it will not hide more serious problems.

Finish

moist, glowing skin, as if you had just returned from the gym, but in a good sense of the word. The skin looks vibrant, healthy, imperfections are hidden!

Texture

The cushion is very interesting, in my opinion, it resembles cream-powder, the consistency is slightly dry, it can hardly be called creamy, but nevertheless it is not heavy on the skin, on the contrary, it is weightless.
It applies perfectly, does not emphasize flaking and dry skin, but under one condition!
You only need to apply a little, a couple of presses of the sponge onto the cushion!

Durability

about 6 hours, then the skin begins to shine very much, the situation can be corrected by powder, but still, the coating of the cushion is very moist, even with BB cream this effect is not pronounced.

If you compare a cushion with a BB cream, then the consistency of the latter is creamier, more flexible, a little less dense and not so moist on the skin.

I have an identical shade of BB cream - Missha 23
Natural Beige,
it is a little lighter, beige with a yellowish undertone, but does not whiten the skin, that is, there are differences in the shades.

Above

— Missha Cover Glow Cushion,
bottom
— BB — Missha cream

In the shade during daylight

When distributed on the skin

My skin type

: combination, dry skin in places (the wings of the nose and cheeks), shiny T-zone, eternal rashes, post-acne and redness from allergies.

Bare skin

My skin after applying
the Missha Cover Glow Cushion.

I apply the product a little, as there is a possibility that the product will emphasize dryness and flaking if you overdo it.

It does not dry out the skin, it applies well, smoothes out unevenness, slightly covers imperfections, it simply perfectly evens out the tone of the face, gives freshness and radiance to the skin, and does not clog in the pores.

I don’t know how, but the tone looks very natural, as if I didn’t apply anything, as if it were my skin.

Makeup remover

I remove all products with sun filters, as well as BB creams, with hydrophilic oil.

Full image

Bottom line

I really like the way my skin looks with the Missha Cover Glow Cushion.

Firstly, very comfortable, quick and easy application.

Secondly, the skin looks radiant and very beautiful.

Thirdly, this cushion will become the “best friend” of those who apply makeup on the run, especially mothers :)

If you are looking for a foundation with a glow effect, radiance and a healthy, moist glow to the skin, then the Missha cushion will definitely suit you!

2500₽price

10/10 rating

3 weeks, 1 ruble/day use

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Skin type:

Combination skin, sensitive skin

Compound:

Water, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Isododecane, Iron Oxides (CI 77492 ), PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Trisiloxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Adenosine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil, Nacre Powder, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Narcissus Tazetta, Bulb Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin.

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