Time and again I have mentioned it in this blog - when it comes to makeup, I'm a sucker for pretty packaging. And when it comes to cushions, the packaging options at
Innisfree are pretty much endless - which is the main reason why I ended up buying yet another cushion during my last trip to Seoul.
With
Innisfree's My Cushion line, you can customize everything - from the cushion itself to its shade number, the cushion case, and even the cushion puff. With more than 50 cushion case designs to choose from and at least 12 foundation/cushion shades available, the possibilities are limitless. In the same way, you get to '
build' a cushion that's truly unique and matches your vibe.
My own Innisfree cushion looks like this - a purple case with horizontal stripes, an
Air Magic (Fitting) Puff, and the
Longwear Cover Cushion in shade N23.
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| My Innisfree Cushion. (Items are bought separately.) |
Made with sturdy plastic, the
Cushion Case (8000 won each, around $7 or Php 380) is sleek, slim, and lightweight. It's equipped with a mirror, like most compacts and cushions do.
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| Innisfree Cushion Case. |
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| Design #40. |
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| Comes with a mirror. |
Now as for the
Puff (2000 won each, around $1.86 or Php 95), Innisfree has two kinds - the
Air Magic Glow, which helps add a dewy look and shimmery shine to the skin; and the
Air Magic Fitting, which helps the foundation/cushion 'fit' onto your skin for a smooth and matte finish.
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| Innisfree Air Magic Fitting Puff. |
I chose the latter upon the recommendation of the store attendant. He said
(yes, it's a he) that the Fitting puff is more suitable for the cushion that I chose, which has a matte finish.
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| The Fitting puff is brown underneath. The Glow puff, on the other hand, is blue. |
Now here's a closer look at the cushion itself.
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| Innisfree Long Wear Cover Cushion. Yay for SPF50+ PA+++! |
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| Product description on the plastic pack. |
The
Innisfree Long Wear Cover Cushion (12000 won each, around $11 or Php 570) is
'a long-lasting coverage cushion containing Jeju volcanic powder that enables the texture to blend effortlessly leaving a long-lasting smooth, soft matte finish with a weightless, fresh glow.' I chose shade
N23 True Beige, which is a nice match for my skin tone.
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| The cushion comes with a plastic tray to hold the puff and separate it from the product. |
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| Insert the cushion to the case and you're good to go! |
True to its claim, this cushion does a good job of covering pores and fine lines and
'blurring out' skin imperfections. It has a lightweight formula, making it ideal for this country's hot and humid weather, and has good, buildable coverage without the sticky, heavy feel. It also has impressive staying power - about 5-6 hours on my face with just a wee bit of touch-up on the corners of my eyes, where this foundation tends to crease most often.
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| The cushion now inserted in the cushion case. |
Like most cushions, the
Innisfree Long Wear Cover Cushion looks creamy but once it settles, it leaves your skin with a soft, matte finish. Do note that this foundation has an oil-free formula, making it most suitable for those with oily skin. If you have dry skin or prefer cushions that leave your skin dewy and glowing, this product might fall short of your expectations.
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| Bare face. |
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| With Innisfree Long Wear Cover Cushion. |
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Products used:
FACE: Beyond Alice in Blooming Skin Tone Sun Base,
Nature Republic Botanical Stick Concealer,
Innisfree Long Wear Cover Cushion in N23.
EYES: Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil in Brown,
Clio Kill Black Waterproof Mascara,
Nature Republic Pure Shine Mascara - Volume.
CHEEKS: Ever Bilena Cheek Blush in Raisin.
LIPS: Nature Repulic Pure Shine Melting Tint in Hot Pink. |
I actually got another cushion case in a different design and color because the cases were on a 1+1 sale at that time. I haven't bought a cushion for it, but I'm leaning towards the
Ampoule Intense Cushion. If you've tried this cushion before, do let me know how it worked/works for you. :)
