Some things will stay eternal across the beauty-inclined . Like the way we’ve all been through an experimental brow phase , the communal itch for a post-heartbreak haircut and that persistent desire to discover time-saving hacks that would make all the difference in our morning routines. So it makes sense then, that at some point in the last decade, we counted our lucky stars for one very essential K-beauty entry: the cushion compact.
Considering some degree of coverage is crucial for any make-up fiend, it’s not difficult to see why the spongy variations of both foundations and concealers have earned its repute. Not only does it transform the liquid magic into an easy-to-use compact that can travel with you anywhere, its functional format also allows you to better control the amount of product as you apply and build the coverage onto your skin, reducing unnecessary wastage or excess along the way. The best part? Some of them are as long-lasting as its classic liquid foundation counterparts.
With K-beauty being all the talk of the market, there’s no disputing that the cushion will reign again. In fact, the past year has seen some of the K-beauty stalwarts updating their already-respectable formulations, with new re-editions from the likes of Espoir, Clio and Laneige . And whilst the cushion compact can be said to have been perfected in South Korea , some luxury Western brands like Armani Beauty have also come close to achieving the satin, dewy effect often associated wit.
