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We have the Korean beauty gods and goddesses to thank for a number of things — masks, mists, serums, and essences to name a just a few —but when the cushion compact arrived a few years ago, the K-beauty makeup game was shaken up yet again. A compact cushion is a stamp pad-like creation filled with makeup that provides a smooth undetectable finish. It’s not meant to replace your foundation, but rather support or provide coverage for those no-makeup-makeup days. Since we imagine you have many good skin days ahead, we rounded up a few of our favorite compact cushions on the market right now.
Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
One of the brands that launched a 1,000 (or 20) cushion compacts, this Korean skincare company is constantly one-upping itself. This formula provides hydration, SPF protection, and complete coverage. Talk about a triple threat.
Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, $60, sephora.com
Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Cushion Foundation
Pollution and sun are the twin environmental enemies of good skin. Simply by wearing this foundation, jammed full of natural antioxidants, like barley leaf extract, angelica root and green coffee, you can do your part in foiling those evil forces.
Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Cushion Foundation, $40, ulta.com
Clinique Super City Block BB Cushion Compact SPF 50
Nobody wants to feel like they have a full face of heavy makeup on, especially in the hotter months. This breathable makeup provides cool and breathless coverage for a nice matte finish. Plus, the SPF 50 will keep you protected on sunnier days.
Clinique Super City Block BB Cushion Compact SPF 50, nordstrom.com
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Cushion Compact SPF 35
Just like your morning cup of coffee, Bobbi Brown’s portable compact is packed with energizing caffeine to replenish your skin’s natural energy. This does for your skin what the half-caf no-foam two-pump almond milk vanilla cappuccino from Starbucks does for you on the daily.
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Cushion Compact SPF 35, $50, bloomingdales.com
Dior Capture Total Dreamskin Perfect Skin Cushion
This complexion perfector offers light coverage to even out skin and blur imperfections. Dior scientists combined the powerful ingredients of iongoza and opilia to create this unique formula. Ionogoza is an orange-red fruit that helps to regenerate skin cells whileopilia is meant to balance the skin. Combine the two, and—voila you are Beyoncé now.
Dior Capture Total Dreamskin Perfect Skin Cushion Broad Spectrum SPF 50, $82, sephora.com
Innisfree Matte Full Cover Cushion
We have to give major props to this K-beauty brand that just launched new compacts in 14 different shades. While it’s not 40 (cough, Rihanna, cough) it is impressive and a great step in the right direction for the K-beauty world. Plus, it knocks out all it’s competitors who commonly only offer a few shades. Inclusivity wins, it’s that simple.
Innisfree Matte Full Cover Cushion, $25, innisfree.com
L'Oreal Paris Lumi Cushion Compact
A fresh-faced glow is basically #skingoals and this luminous finish formula gets you just that. Plus, it offers technology to match your skin tone so you don't have to bust into every compact in the drugstore aisle.
L'Oreal Paris Lumi Cushion Compact, $16.99, utla.com
Maybelline Dream Cushion Foundation
The true definition of ballin’ on a budget. A nice cushion compact might cost you a bit, but this Maybelline option offers the same flawless coverage for half the price. If you’re looking for something light this isn’t for you because highly-pigmented foundation tends to lean towards full coverage.
Maybelline Dream Cushion Foundation, $4.19, target.com
Saturday Skin All Aglow Sunscreen Perfecting Cushion Compact SPF 50
It’s all about the honey. The sweet ingredient hydrates, cools, and brightens the skin for a light-medium coverage. The chic millennial pink packaging doesn’t hurt either.
Saturday Skin All Aglow Sunscreen Perfecting Cushion Compact SPF 50, $40, bloomingdales.com
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