There’s a lot to love about K-beauty products. They not only promise dewy, brighter complexions, but are simply great for their sheer convenience. Case in point? The cushion compact. Essentially cushions packed with a potent BB cream or foundation formula, they're housed in a convenient compact that comes with a whole host of benefits, from sheer, comfortable finish and strong SPF, to anti-ageing properties. And now, it seems like the rest of the beauty industry has caught onto this gem of a product, giving us a plethora of options to choose from.
Ahead, we list 7 cushion compacts that give you that smooth, seamless finish, with none of that cakiness, and conveniently packed to ensure that seamless touch-ups are just a few swipes away.
Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control SPF50+ PA+++, $59
Perfect for oily skin conditions, this cushion compact from Laneige controls excess sebum, and even retains that fresh, dewy look, hours after application - a godsend for our perennially humid weather.
Chantecaille Future Skin Cushion Skincare Foundation, $183
This lightweight formula gives instantly perfecting, comfortable coverage, with skin-caring ingredients, Bionymph Peptide and botanical sugars, to imbue skin with anti-ageing, smoothing and protective properties. It also comes in eight inclusive shades, from alabaster to espresso.
HERA Glow Lasting Cushion Foundation, $75
As the name suggests, this cushion foundation gives off a glowy, natural finish, that lasts for up to an impressive 24 hours. This comes thanks to its unique formula, which contains hyaluronic acid active powders that leaves skin supple and plump, with a natural thin glow.
Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion EX, $80
Coming in a light, satin finish with a long-lasting radiance, this cushion foundation is packed with a cocktail of anti-ageing ingredients, from Red Pine extract for youthful, firmer looking skin, to plum blossom extract for rejuvenation.
Dior Capture DreamSkin Moist & Perfect Cushion Foundation SPF50 PA+++, $105
If you’re looking for light coverage with skincare benefits, this cushion foundation is for you. Its formula - containing moisturising glycerin, age-defying boosted longoza and Opilia, and soft-focus powders work to blur imperfections, mattify and give your skin that coveted luminous, natural-looking glow.
Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Le Cushion Encre de Peau, $102
Seriously stunning packaging aside, this medium coverage foundation blends seamlessly into skin for a matte, light-diffused finish, with Tamanu oil for that boost of hydration and glow - no heaviness or cakiness whatsoever.
TOM FORD Shade and Illuminate Soft Radiance Foundation SPF45/PA+++ Cushion Compact, $135
This luxurious cushion compact comes in medium to full coverage, and packed with a blend of elastomers and light-diffusing powders for a radiant complexion, and skin-boosting ingredients, from hyaluronic acid to noni fruit extract, for nourished, plump skin.
