Go-To Cushion Foundations Used By K-Pop & K-Drama Stars
Find out which brands of foundation some of the biggest celebrities in Korean use for flawless skin
Today we're looking at cushion foundations favored by Korean celebrities.
As everyone knows, starting with a great foundation is crucial when it comes to makeup.
But with the multitude of different kids, how do you decide which one to even try?
Let's take a closer look at these foundations and find out why they are so loved by celebs for some some ideas on where to start.
Joy
Red Velvet
Product: Espoir Taping Cover Cushion
Price: 33,000 won
In and interview with Elle Korea, Joy shared with fans her favorite beauty products.
The foundation she relies on is Espoir's signature product, the Taping Cover Cushion.
Espoir claims there's a special science behind their Taping Cover Cushion that helps it adhere to the skin all day, while providing good coverage.
With a dewier finish, it gives a youthful and bright look to the skin.
It is suitable for all skin types, but may work best with oily or combination skin.
HyunA
Product: YSL All Hours Cushion Foundation
Price: 85,000 won
HyunA has revealed the secret to her 5 minute flawless skin routine.
After applying sunscreen, she uses the YSL All Hours Cushion in shade #10.
One layer is all you really need for beautiful looking skin.
YSL's cushion has a luxurious packaging design, as one would expect from them.
Go natural with one layer or fuller coverage with more, or mix with a high coverage foundation.
This foundation has natural matte finish and is great for those with oily or combination skin.
Hyeri
Girls’ Day
Product: LAQLANC Moisture Water Shower Cushion
Price: 39,000 won
On Stargram (스타그램), Hyeri chose LAQLANC Moisture Water Shower Cushion as her favorite item.
She said she doesn't need powder or any other product, just this cushion for a dewy, smooth finish.
With its sleek and lightweight design, the LAQLANC cushion is convenient to take with you wherever you go.
Most importantly, this moisturizing foundation has great coverage as well as SPF, making your beauty and skincare routine a little less complicated.
Plus, even though it is moisturizing, it does not feel sticky at all.
Song Ji-hyo
Product: VIDIVICI Perfect V.Fit Cushion
Price: 59,000 won
Song Ji-hyo shared on her personal IG that this VIDIVICI cushion is her go to.
This moisturizing foundation comes in 5 shades ranging from fair to tan.
It is great for those looking for the extra dewy look popular in Korea.
But the important thing is that it is sweat-proof and stays put for up to 24 hours!
Solar
Mamamoo
Products:
- HANYUL Cover Foundation - Price: 39,000 won
- Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation - Price: 50,000 won
Solar shared her beauty favorites in a YouTube video, including her foundation combination she uses.
For everyday wear, she blends HANYUL Cover Foundation in #17C and Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation in #30CP to make her perfect tone.
HANYUL Cover Foundation is lightweight, but with good, natural looking coverage.
It is brightening, not sticky, and contains some SPF as well.
Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation is famous for it's lightweight and smooth texture.
It provides high coverage and is also even waterproof!
Sorn
CLC
Product: Too Cool For School Fixing Cover Cushion
Price: 36,000 won
In her everyday makeup tutorial, Sorn explained that she doesn't like heavy foundations and prefers a more natural look and feel, so she reaches for the Too Cool for School Cushion.
She also revealed that other CLC members Elkie and Seungyeon prefer this cushion as well.
This cushion has great coverage as well as oil control qualities and lasts for up to 40 hours.
Tiffany Young
Product: RMK Liquid Foundation
Price: 56,000 won
Tiffany shared her beauty secrets in a video for Vogue's YouTube channel.
For foundation she chose RMK Liquid Foundation, which has been a best seller for 13 years.
RMK Liquid Foundation, as the name would suggest, has a very light and fluid consistency.
It has a natural finish and is best for normal and combo skin types.
It is also long lasting and waterproof!
The thin texture makes it easy to apply evenly for a beautiful and smooth finish.
Jennie
Blackpink
Product: HERA Black Cushion
Price: 60,000 won
In a shoot for Cosmopolitan in 2019, Jennie used HERA Black Cushion in shade #21.
She is also the face of this brand
HERA is a premium brand with an elegant packaging design.
The long-lasting Black Cushion, which is the most popular of their cushions, has a semi-matte finish and helps control oiliness.
Lisa
Blackpink
Product: Moonshot Micro Correct Fit Cushion
Price: 28,000 won
In an interview with Allure, Lisa said she uses Moonshot Micro Correct Fit Cushion in shade #201 for her foundation routine.
This cushion has a galaxy-inspired design that looks modern and luxurious.
It also provides great coverage and can be built up to be more full coverage.
The texture is not too thin, but also not very thick.
Today we looked at the foundations some of the biggest names in Korean entertainment use in their makeup routines.
Which products are you going to try?
Let us know in the comments!