10 Best Cushion Foundations 2022

Sulwhasoo is a high-end herbal skincare brand that solves skin problems through natural herbs. It is beloved by consumers all over the world.

Perfecting Cushion, its well-known product, has been recommended by websites such as COSMOPOLITAN and BYRDIE. It is designed to conceal skin imperfections and unevenness effectively to make your skin younger, suitable for skin with blood vessels and acne scars. At the same time, pigment coating dispersion technology provides a smooth finish, conceals pores, and enhances the facial glow. It also contains Schizophyllum and many other naturally nourishing ingredients to keep skin moisturized without dryness and peeling.

This SPF 50+ cushion foundation can protect your skin from tanning even if you are on the beach in summer. The sponge pad is soft and easy to use. The foundation features a lightweight and finely-milled texture, which can achieve a light and breathable finish. It is available in a wide range of shades, so you can choose according to your skin tone. Though Perfecting Cushion is a little expensive, it is high-quality and worth the money.

Amore Pacific is a well-known Korean beauty and skincare brand. It boasts exquisite and high-quality products, among which many have won BEST OF BEAUTY of Allure. Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ is its iconic and popular product. The makeup artist LAUREN BALSAMO recommended it, “The cushion with powerful broad-spectrum SPF 50+ is suitable for on-the-go touch-ups in a trip.”

The researchers spent many years developing this compact’s air cushion technology. The patented design makes the liquid foundation adhere to the cushion firmly to prevent it from spilling, suitable for carrying around. Formulated with green tea and other antioxidant ingredients to protect from environmental aggressors, this cushion compact has a strong staying power. The product also contains active ingredients that can not only moisturize your skin but also provide flawless coverage to make your skin healthy and natural.

If you have many facial blemishes, you can pair it with other concealers. The product comes with a refill for replenishment that is cost-effective. However, some users reported that the sponge was easy to dry, so we recommend you close the lid in time after use.

La Mer is Estee Lauder’s well-known skincare brand. The high-quality products are developed by a professional team and are popular among consumers.

The Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20, the only cushion foundation, wins a good reputation. The cushion foundation is available in a wide range of shades, so you should choose according to your skin tone. With La Mer’s Miracle Broth plus color capsule technology, the cushion foundation gives skin a lift of luminosity for a fresh and plump look. At the same time, it can conceal facial blemishes and acne scars. It is also water- and sweat-resistant and boasts a strong staying power, suitable for going out in summer.

The cushion foundation has a finely-milled and skin-friendly texture that is non-caking and crease-resistant, helping to achieve clear make-up. The cushion foundation also comes with a puff to apply it quickly. The high-quality cushion foundation is a little expensive and some users reflected that the foundation is not enough to use.

Em Cosmetics is a cosmetic brand founded by the makeup artist Michelle Phan. The products are beloved by many young consumers for their excellent makeup effect and simple packages.

Daydream Cushion Tinted SPF, its iconic product, is highly praised by consumers. The popular cushion with SPF 50 PA+++ protects your skin from UVA/UVB radiation. So you can use it as a base makeup product or a sunscreen. You can touch up your makeup every two hours when going out.

The cushion contains some compounds to conceal facial blemishes and achieve a fair and translucent finish. However, some users reflected that makeup can not last long and requires touch-ups. It is worth noting that the cushion foundation contains high-quality ingredients such as Niacinamide, mushroom extract, and green papaya fruit extract to nourish your skin. It can improve your skin after using it for a period of time.

The cushion is replaceable, which is environmentally friendly. It also comes with a unique petal-shaped puff, which is easy to use without absorbing powder. A user commented on the official website, “This makeup doesn't settle into my fine lines and is very natural with giving me the coverage I need it is also buildable.”

Estee Lauder is one of the world’s largest companies for skincare, cosmetics, and perfumes. Skincare and cosmetic products are very popular in the industry.

Double Wear Cushion BB Foundation Compact SPF 50 is its star product. The cushion BB foundation contains oil-free ingredients that are non-acnegenic, suitable for all types of skin especially oily skin and oily combination skin. The cushion with moisture-infused formula is hydrating and fits your skin well without separation, suitable for autumn and winter use.

The cushion foundation is easy to build coverage for most facial blemishes such as freckles and acne scars. It can also minimize the appearance of fine lines to achieve smooth and hydrated skin, suitable for light mature skin.

The cushion foundation with high-level SPF can protect your skin from ultraviolet rays. It is lightweight and oil-free, helping you achieve a clear and glowy finish. This top-rated product may be out of stock on the official website, you can buy it on Amazon and Nordstrom.  

TOM FORD is a high-profile fashion brand in the United States. The well-known cosmetic products are beloved by many professional makeup artists.

GLOW TONE UP FOUNDATION SPF 45 HYDRATING CUSHION COMPACT, the high-quality product, has been recommended by BAZAAR. The cushion foundation is available in a wide range of shades, which can perfectly blend with various skin types to achieve a natural finish. It features a lightweight formula that can not only even out skin tone and brighten complexion but also minimize the appearance of fine lines and imperfections.

This cushion foundation boasts an excellent staying power without separation and keeps your skin glossy all day long. It is opthalmologist-tested and dermatologist-tested to be non-acnegenic. The product featuring moisturized and silky texture comes with an applicator puff, convenient for use. The package is mainly in white and gold tones, which is exquisite and stylish. Though the cushion foundation is a little expensive, it is worth the money.

Clé de Peau Beauté is a well-known high-end skincare brand that belongs to Shiseido. The products are popular for their exquisite packages and outstanding quality.

Radiant Cushion Foundation, its iconic product, has received high ratings. The moisturized cushion foundation with unique formula makes a radiant dewy finish and resists oxidation, separation, creasing, and caking. Concealing your facial blemishes, the cushion foundation achieves a clear and natural finish. It is lightweight enough to apply on the base foundation, suitable for touch-ups and settings. The puff in moderate hardness feels comfortable and resists deformation, which is easy to apply and novice-friendly.

A user commented it on the official website, “I normally use The Foundation every day, but needed something for travel. What can I say, I absolutely love this foundation. The color is perfect and the coverage is perfectly buildable but otherwise light to medium. It wears great throughout the day and I have not noticed it breakdown before I remove it. I like this all around and will be using it for more than just travel.”

Though it is a little expensive, it may be out of stock on the official website and you can buy it on Nordstorm and other shopping websites.

Shiseido is a world-renowned beauty and skincare brand. It boasts various beauty and skincare products that have a good reputation.

Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Cushion Compact Foundation is its iconic product and sells well. The various shades meet the needs of different makeup. With ActiveForce technology, the high-quality cushion foundation can perfectly blend with your skin. Long-wearing achieves a more natural finish. It also boasts antioxidative effects and strong staying power, suitable for occasions that require long-time makeup wearing.

The professional makeup artist SYDEN ABRENICA exalted it, “The cushion foundation with unique technology can perfectly synchronize with your skin that eliminates the need for touch-ups.” The cushion foundation contains various active ingredients that can not only moisturize your skin but also conceal facial blemishes. To achieve an even skin tone, you can apply it to your dark circles and acne scars for several times. It is also oil-control, suitable for oily skin.

Different from other cushion foundations, it can protect your skin from pollutants to maintain perfect makeup. This high-quality product is lightweight, easy to apply, and makes your skin comfortable.

The French luxury brand YSL leads the beauty trend continuously. The various beauty products are beloved by consumers and professional makeup artists all over the world.

Touche Éclat Cushion Foundation is its iconic base foundation product that sells well. The makeup artist LAUREN BALSAMO exalted it, “I’m a fan of YSL, so I have high expectations for the cushion foundation. It doesn’t disappoint me and I’m satisfied with it.” Touche Éclat Cushion Foundation is carefully researched to boast rich ingredients including antioxidants, of which vitamin E can soothe and cool reddish and damaged skin.

The cushion foundation with medium coverage can conceal most facial blemishes. In addition, it contains hydrating ingredients to give skin a fresh dewy glow, suitable for sensitive, dry, and oily combination skin. If you prefer clear makeup, it is a good choice. It is lightweight, so you should repeat to apply a small amount to achieve a more natural look or you can use it to touch up your makeup.

The cushion foundation with a mesh structure and the puff help you apply a suitable amount of foundation, which is convenient to use. The cushion is featured in a gorgeous gold compact, while it is easy to be stained with fingerprints, so you should store it carefully to avoid scratches.

Missha is a well-known Korean cosmetic brand. It specializes in products with reasonable prices and high quality and provides consumers with various beauty solutions.

M Magic Cushion is its popular cushion foundation that has been recommended by well-known review websites such as COSMOPOLITAN and BYRDIE. With various natural hydrating ingredients such as bamboo water and baobab tree fruit extract, this cushion leaves a long-lasting moisturizing skin and has a strong staying power, so you can maintain the delicate makeup all day without creasing and separation. It also contains witch hazel extract that can not only soothe redness but also minimize the appearance of pores to achieve soft-focus makeup. It also has a special formula to control oil, suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.

 Though the cushion is available in various shades, they are all too dark for fair skin. It is cheap and cost-effective. A user said, “This bb cushion is the best one I've tried yet, it does not make me as shiny and it just makes my skin so bright and nice. No other foundation/bb cream/bb cushion has ever made my skin look as nice as this one.”