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Korean makeup starts with skin that looks like skin, and the cushion is how you get there. The LANEIGE Neo Cushion The Glow SPF50+/PA+++ lays a thin, buildable veil with a radiant finish, the Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion SPF50+/PA+++ (2 x 15g) wears light and semi-matte all day, and rom&nd's tints and Better Than Cheek blush add the soft, built-up color the look is known for.
Pick the finish for your skin, matte if you shine by lunchtime and glow if your skin runs dry; after that, a tint, a blush and a brow pencil are all most faces need. Because a cushion builds in thin layers over sunscreen, the base stays as light or as covered as you like. Shade for shade, what KBeauty Shop sends is the Korean original.
questions, answered.
Which Korean cushion is best for oily or dry skin?
For oily skin, the LANEIGE Neo Cushion The Matte SPF42/PA+++ feels air-light, blurs the look of pores and stays put for 24 hours. For dry skin, the milktouch All-Day Skin Fit Milky Glow Cushion SPF50+/PA++++ gives a dewy finish while it hydrates, and the WAKEMAKE Water Glow Coating Cushion SPF50+/PA++++ coats skin in one thin, watery layer of radiance. For a natural in-between, the JUNG SAEM MOOL Essential Skin Nuder Long Wear Cushion SPF50+/PA+++ (2 x 14g) applies thin and transparent so your skin still looks like your skin.
Where do I start with Korean makeup?
A cushion and a lip tint. Between them they give a fresh, skin-like base and color you can build from a sheer wash to full, and both are forgiving if your hand is not steady. Add a brow pencil and a soft blush next, and leave heavy contouring out, because the Korean look keeps the face soft.
Is a cushion the same as a foundation?
Almost. A cushion is liquid foundation held in a sponge inside a compact, pressed on with a puff in thin layers rather than rubbed in. Coverage is lighter and easier to build, the finish is often dewy, and many carry sun protection. It is also far simpler to touch up during the day.
Do I need to change my skincare for Korean makeup?
Only in that skin needs to be hydrated first. The finishes here sit best on a moisturized face, and a dewy cushion clings to dry patches if the base underneath is thirsty. Let your moisturizer settle for a minute, put sunscreen on over it, wait again, then start the makeup.
