bb trend has taken all over the world now, even western brands have released several bb creams on their own. and now the cushion trend has been there for awhile.. but western brands have not yet to release their cushion. but many korean brands have released several version of them. and i've been wanted to try the innisfree one, but since i'm confuse about the shade, i didn't dare to buy it online. although the famous one is iope air cushion xp, but it was too pricey for me. and since i have several good experience with innisfree, i think i'll try theirs. this cushion of innisfree has two types, the water glow one that's suppose for dry skin to give dewy finish and the long wear one, targeted for those with oily skin and give matte finish. these cushions were released last summer and now innisfree has released ampoule intense cushion one.
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| the ads from innisfree (at the bottom there's the comparison between the water glow and long wear) |
this is the description from their global website: a long wear cushion that creates smooth, fresh and bright skin that lasts long, without being smudged by sweat and sebum. long wear makeup cushion strong against sweat and sebum. sweat proof strong against sweat and sebum - clinical test on sweat proof effect completed. 12 hours lasting makeup - clinical test on 12 hour color-lasting effect completed. powerful uv protection with spf 50+ and PA +++ protects the skin from the sun.
from the ads you can see that at first there are 3 shades available, #13 light beige, #21 natural beige, #23 true beige. but now they add another shade, darker one, #31 deep beige. probably since many people complained that innisfree shades are meant for those with light skin and not cater for those who has darker skin.
the packaging: the cushion is placed on a compact with a shield to separate the puff from the cushion. just like another cushion, the shield and the cushion are refillable, but i believe it's not interchangeable with another brand's cushion. unlike those cushion from amore pacific family which can refill another brand cushion compact, like etude and laneige.. those two are fit for each other, but innisfree is a different story. so if you don't have the original compact, don't just buy the refill and think that it might fit into your old compact cushion.
the shade: i thought being fair i will suit #13, and most blogger do write that NC 15 should suit #13. plus the korean trend, it's okay to use a shade lighter for your face, unlike western whom like to match their face color to their neck color. but when i swatched it on the store, though #13 is similar to #21, but i didn't try it to my whole face, so i didn't dare to take the risk and bought the #21 instead. fortunately, it's a match, though i will say that if i keep staying in my home long enough, #21 will be a notch darker for me. oh well, next time i will buy #13..
the smell: probably because it contains green tea, it smells nice. calming and not too overpowering. oh probably it's just my hormone talking.. usually i don't like fragrance in my makeup, but i like the scent from this cushion.
the coverage: i will say that this one is light coverage. it only covers a bit of my redness, and i have to use separate concealer for my dark circles and blemish scars. but i don't mind.. it's perfect since i grab it for quick errand-use. if i want more coverage, i can always use my foundation or the other bb cream.
the result: yes, it gives matte finish and lasts quite some time, though i never count the exact time yet. but some said that it doesn't give the 12 hours long lasting effect just like advertised (i don't use my makeup that long anyway.. so why bother?) some said that it even dries out so for you who has dry skin, probably you might want to skip this. and some said that it has a bit glowy finish. as for me, i find that it takes time to became matte, so i still dab my t-zone and eyelid with powder. especially my eyelid... i use it once without powdering my face, and it creases on my eyelid!
okayyyy.. for first trial in the cushion world, i'm quite satisfied with this cushion. and probably i'll keep using this one. probably i'll just try another shade. i'll recommend this cushion for you who has combination/oily skin, or live in dry and humid weather or in summer time. this will be perfect for you. but if you're more into medium coverage bb creams like skin79, then you might want to skip this.
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| the box (you can see the description and ingredients in english at the back of the box) |
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| at the top you can read your shade, mine is #21 |
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| right: the appearance of the cushion left: inside the compact, mirror included, shield to separate the puff |
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| top: the cushion is still sealed bottom: the cushon and how it oozed the bb cream onto my finger |
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| hand swatch (left - unblended, right -after blending) |
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