When you’re first starting out with makeup, there are so many things to consider before smearing anything on your face so you don’t end up looking like a clown. Finding the right shade, buying the right products with formulas that work for you, etc., etc., are challenges on their own. The thing with makeup is that it takes multiple tries and experiments to actually find your holy grail products.
So, to make things a whole lot easier for you starter girls and guys, here is a collection of some of the best lightweight to moderate coverage cushion pacts and foundations for you to try out! Before that, let’s read a little about cushion pact foundations and why they’re perfect for first timers.
Why Cushion Pacts?
When you’re a beginner, one thing you want to avoid is applying too much makeup, which can often happen with liquid foundations. Cakey and peeling makeup is very common when beginners apply liquid foundation on their faces, especially if their skin is not prepped in the right way before the actual makeup application. Hence, to reduce all that hassle, compact cushions are the best choice for beginners to start their makeup journey with! Plus, these compact cushions are also highly preferred by experts and many other women and men for everyday makeup. Mostly because they are so easy to apply, and you can’t go wrong with them.
Cushion compacts allow for a sheer and natural application, and some of them are infused with skincare and SPF, so your skin gets all the benefits.
1. Missha M Magic Cushion SPF 50+/PA+++
Missha is a Korean cosmetics and skincare line that is well known for its amazing quality of products. The Missha M Magic Cushion is long-lasting makeup with really good sun protection. It provides a fresh texture, so if you have pale skin, you can get an instant radiant complexion with this cushion. It creates a fuzzy and semi-matte skin-like finish – for easy application for beginners.
It contains herbal extracts like Calendula Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Leaf Extract, Peppermint Extract – all skin loving ingredients for the best makeup application. With the Secret Hybrid Sponge provided, your makeup base can be applied easily and cleanly – it also provides for a full coverage finish.
2. Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control SPF 50+ PA+++
If you have damaged skin and you’re probably second-guessing any makeup product, you can totes opt for the Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control. This excellent cushion pact is not only a great makeup base, but also helps strengthen your skin’s natural resistance. It contains a powerful Dual Powder Formula that gives your skin a soft and smooth makeup look, with a long-lasting semi-matte finish. Gives you just the right amount of sheer glow.
The cooling effect of this product gives you a refreshing finish to your makeup; and the Silicone Elastomer helps conceal your pores for a more air-brushed finish. Easy to apply for first time makeup peeps.
3. Maybelline BB Cushion Face Powder
This is more of a finishing touch rather than a base makeup, but of course, for those who don’t really want a heavy base makeup, you can always start off with a face powder. The Maybelline BB Cushion Face Powder adds a seamless finishing touch for your base makeup by diminishing the appearance of pores and fine lines.
Best for oily skin, this cushion powder is infused with moisture essence and SPF, keeping your skin protected and hydrated.
4. Innisfree My Go-To Cushion Foundation
Innisfree is considered one of Korea’s top skincare and cosmetics brands, and they offer some of the best makeup products, including cushion foundations. Innisfree My Go-To Cushion Foundation is equipped with a blending plate to achieve that embossed finish – it allows your foundation to be smeared evenly on the puff, giving you the right amount of coverage and smooth application on the first go.
5. The Body Shop Fresh Nude Cushion Foundation
The Body Shop Fresh Nude Cushion Foundation is enriched with English Rose Water and aloe, leaving the skin beautifully moisturised for up to 24 hours. It’s a lightweight formula that keeps your skin hydrated, and is able to soothe your skin if you have redness and acne scarring. A very easy product to build up and work with for first-time makeup usage. It gives off a comfortable feel without clogging your pores, and also ensures your makeup stays fresh all day long. Definitely a must try!
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