High coverage, mulitple skincare benefits and light on your skin – what’s not to love?
High coverage, mulitple skincare benefits and light on your skin – what’s not to love?
Sebum-smudged makeup, foundation discolouration, and perspiration streaks across the face are less than desirable. That’s why we have a love-hate relationship with foundation in our hot, humid weather, especially for those with oily skin. Foundation can give us great coverage and improve our complexion, but if you’re out and about under the afternoon sun, chances are, your foundation may slide right off your face. Re-application? Possible, but it’s a big hassle.
That’s why we think cushions are here to stay. Besides being easy to apply and compact enough to throw in our handbag before heading out, “cushions not only function as a foundation by providing coverage and evening out our skin tone, it can also provide multiple skincare benefits such as moisturising, sun protection, and whitening,” says Dorothy Lim, trainer at Innisfree.
Sounds great, but are cushions impervious to sebum and perspiration? Well, perhaps not all cushions are, but Innisfree Long Wear Cushion has stepped up to the call of duty. With its Long Wear Complex that’s been clinically tested to last for 12 hours against sebum and perspiration, this makeup base is the perfect summer companion. It keeps your face refreshed for longer, thanks to the addition of Sebum Control Powder, which keeps oil at bay and reduces oxidation of the colour pigments in the foundation. And here’s the best part: “The innovative formula also minimises the weight of foundation on the skin to give a fresh and lightweight fi nish,” says Dorothy. Full coverage while remaining light on the skin? Now that’s a major plus point.
The Innisfree Long Wear Cushion doesn’t just stop at providing sebum control, long-lasting high coverage and a matte finish. “The formula is enhanced with whitening ingredients and high SPF/PA sun protection to prevent the formation of pigmentation spots and freckles,” says Dorothy. With so many benefi ts in a compact, let’s just say we’ll be holding on to this for a long, long time.
Know Your ABCs
Here’s a handy guide to help you pick the right cushion for you.
APPLICATION
As far as applicators go, the cushion puff remains a hot favourite. It can pick up an ample amount of formula with minimal product wastage, and evenly applies a thin layer. No more dirty fingers!
BENEFITS
You don’t just want plain old foundation anymore. Look out for those that boast extra skincare benefits like UV protection, whitening properties and hydration.
COVERAGE
Pick the kind of coverage you need depending on your skin type. Go for heavy coverage if you’re looking to cover up scars and pigmentation spots for a big night out. Otherwise, sheer coverage will do just fine for normal days.
