Have you tried a cushion foundation yet?

In case you haven’t noticed, tons of brands are coming out with their own versions of this bouncy foundation. Just like how BB cream was all the rage, then fiber mascara, we are taking another cue from Asian countries and finally bringing over cushion foundation.

Although there have been tons of drugstore and prestige brands that have come out with their own version, I got my hands on the new Sephora Collection Wonderful Cushion Foundation in one of the lighter shades. This foundation is only available in six shades, so the shade range isn’t too vast, but just looking at the foundation once you open it can be a bit confusing as the sponge is so saturated with fluid that it appears darker than it applies.

This comes in a black compact complete with a sponge to apply it. Although I’ve only used the sponge to pat on the colour, you can also use your fingers or a brush.  If you like heavier, medium to full-coverage foundation, this probably won’t be your cup of tea.  This particular formula is very natural, so it goes on quite light, but does give you a nice coverage, certainly more than a BB or CC cream does.

Like I said, this does you give a nice, natural finish, making it perfect for the summer time, or days when you want a bit of coverage. It also applies quite nice and just melts into your skin.

As for longevity, it does last on my skin all day, however, due to the handy compact, you can easily just toss this in your bag and bring it with you in case you need touchups throughout the day.

According to Sephora, the ultra-fluid formula, which is enhanced with pure pigments, soft focus agents, and gel filler, evens out skin tone and conceals imperfections.  As for application, the puff can take some getting used to, but after you get the notion of dabbing (not blending) the product into your skin, you’ll end up with a really nice complexion.

Overall, I really like this foundation. I don’t typically wear something lighter on my skin, but when I do I usually reach for a BB or CC cream. This guy gives you a bit more coverage than those skin perfectors, as well as a more comfortable finish.

Unfortunately I can’t seem to find the product on Sephora online, however, I’ve seen it in my local Sephora store, so I know it’s available here in Canada. I would definitely get tested to find your perfect shade though since I definitely thought this was going to be way too dark for my skin tone. It ended up suiting me perfect, but err on the side of caution.

Have you tried a cushion foundation yet?

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