base makeup is something that i have difficulty to find. mostly because i don't know what my undertone is and how to find the perfect match for my shade. especially for local brand. somehow i'm too fair for local brand base product. but lately, local brand has been upping their game. either in liquid foundation form or in cushion form. anyway, somethinc launched their cushion some time ago, but at first it were only three or four shades, and none was fair enough for me. so i waited. now they added more shades and even more darker shades, so i finally have something for myself. i was torn between perle or bijoux, but since i don't know what undertone i am, i was confused even more. luckily, they have their cushion shade as one of their filter, so i try it and decided to try perle.
this is the description on their website: we go together like copy & paste. take your complexion to the next level. introduce you to the #1st local hybrid mesh cushion in indonesia! specially created for indonesian skin tone and humidity of tropical weather. with breathable technology, non-comedogenic certified (it won't clog your pores), long lasting, and lots of skincare benefits, d*mn.. our friendship will last forever!
finishing: morning healthy glow finish. coverage: medium, buildable, featherlight, and smooth.
perle: light - pink undertone (cool).
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| the box |
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| back of the box |
the packaging: it comes in greyish box with "somethinc" text as background pattern. you can see the shade name and color on the top label and description at the back of the box. the cushion is square, which is something new, since most cushion comes in round pact. it's also grey as well similar to the box. inside the compact, there's a mirror just like other cushion. also a square puff. the puff is placed separately just like other cushion. underneath, the cushion is covered by sticker as always. but once you peel it off, you'll see mesh cushion, and not ordinary sponge cushion. i've seen mesh cushion from korean brand, but this is the first from local brand. and it has magnetic closure. it's quite new for cushion product, and i think it's a good thing. somehow it makes it like a luxurious item.
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| shade name |
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| the cushion |
the shade: there are 12 shades from now, ranging from fair to dark. it might not be as diverse as western brand, but for local brand, this is quite an achievement. i pick perle which is for light skin and pink undertone. the shade is a match for me fortunately. anyway, if you're confused like me, try their filter, it totally helps.
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left: the sticker on
middle: mesh cushion
right: the puff |
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| the square pact, the mirror and the puff |
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| close up on the mesh |
the product: it's easy to push the mesh cushion and get the product to the puff. the coverage is medium, so i don't need a lot to cover all my face. i think it's buildable but i don't like super high coverage base, so i rarely double dip my puff. this cushion has added SPF, but it's only SPF 33 and you would need a lot of amount to use it as sunscreen, so using separate sunscreen is wiser. anyway, it comes in 15 grams, which is the usual size for cushion.
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| hand swatch |
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| it clings onto dry patch around my nose |
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| you can see that it has medium coverage |
the result: the shade is a match for me, and it has medium coverage. it evens out my skin tone and covers redness on my face. however, it's not covering my acne scars completely, but i'm okay with it. however, it gives dewy finish. too glowy for my liking. i have to set it with powder. but i always set my base with powder anyway. as for longevity, i can't say for sure since nowadays, i only stay at home, so i don't use makeup as long as i've used to be. all i know that after two to three hours, my makeup still stay put. i don't see any creasing around my nose or anything. it doesn't look cakey as well even though i put powder on top of it. however, this clings onto dry patch around my nose. so if you have dry and flaky skin, be sure to exfoliate and to moisturize it well before using this cushion. this cushion also has added SPF, but it doesn't look weird on me. but if you have darker skin than mine, you need to look for more information before buying.
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| it can cover acne scars as well |
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| here you can see it covers some spots as well |
anyway, i have to say i'm very happy to find a local base makeup product that match me completely! i don't care even when it's too dewy for my liking. i like how it has medium coverage but still buildable and probably long lasting as well. and can we talk about that magnetic closure? if you're looking for a base makeup product and prefer cushion rather than regular liquid foundation, then you should try it. the price is still affordable and somethinc often has sales. it's easier to get since it's a local brand. anyway, regarding the shade, i know that 12 shades wouldn't represent everyone, but somethinc has added more shades since this cushion was first launched. and i have to say that somethinc is a brand that listen to its customer, so i bet they would add more if people demand it. for now, i guess you'll have to choose either to wait like i did, or pick whatever shades closer to yours. as for me, i will definitely purchase the refill.
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