Good morning everybardy! Have you voted for me for this year’s Best Beauty Blog yet? No? -horrified face- But heyyy, at least it’s a BB cushion-fied face hurhurhur. [but seriously guys, toss me a vote pretty please? It’s open to everyone from all countries!].
Speaking of BB cushions, they usually come with an extra refill, so the packaging is oftentimes a square box that can be rather bulky and tedious to store. I know I asked for it because I also keep the boxes, but they’re just too pretty for me to say no to. Fortunately [or unfortunately, depending on how you see it], this Missha Magic Cushion doesn’t come with an extra refill. Let’s see how it performs and whether I’ll be scrambling to find another refill soon 😀
[note that I bought this on sale, hence the super duper cheap and irresistible price]
I say…
The Packaging: It comes in the usual compact casing with a flip-out tray that acts as a moisture seal [seriously, you guys shouldn’t be surprised or be expecting anything super spectacular heh]. The tried-and-tested formula in terms of this packaging seems to be the go-to default for all brands, including Western brands such as Lancome. The edges of this casing are slightly curved and make for a more comfortable grip. Yes there is an inbuilt mirror. The only difference is that this does not come with a refill [unlike the other brands].
Refill Compatibility: Not compatible / not interchangeable with Hera, Laneige, IOPE, The History of Whoo, Etude House, Innisfree, The Face Shop.
The Scent: It has a rather mild powdery scent.
The Texture/Application: I remember Missha being one of the very first BB creams I got hooked on, because of its high coverage and non-dewy finish, and this doesn’t disappoint. It goes onto the skin feeling “juicy”, and yet settles into a mostly-matte, powdery finish. The dark eye circles are almost completely covered up [yay!] and doesn’t have a high glow factor. The finish is a brightening one, and gives good coverage. It stays on pretty long as well [about 6 hours] before I needed to blot [but because of the powdery finish, the blot sheet often takes away some powder].
Now note that although this goes on well onto most of my face [oily-combi], the parts where there are healing scabs / skin flakes are areas that this BB cushion will not sit well on. It will end up emphasising and drawing unwanted attention to those parts [probably because of its powdery finish]. Applying more layers on these dry portions will make it look cakey and patchy zomg -vicious cycle-
Also, try to go easy on the corners of the nose because applying too much will result in the appearance of the powder finish being more obvious – note that I’m not saying it looks cakey/patchy. It just looks more “made-up” and slightly less natural.
The Touch-up: When you’re touching up, make sure that you spritz on some mist beforehand – this doesn’t sit quite nicely on dried-up skin that’s been in airconditioning for a long time. Areas where there are whiteheads/blackheads/bumpy parts of the skin will tend to be emphasised by this BB cushion too. That said, areas such as the cheekbone area/cheeks are touched up with no issue, and if your face isn’t as oily as mine, you might not even have to touch up for at least 6-8 hours! Oh yeah, and it does not oxidise. Phew.
The Verdict: Overall, I’m pretty happy with this [provided I sufficiently moisturise the night before, have a facial mist on hand, or if I never touch up]. The initial application gives a wonderful, gorgeous, radiant and non-dewy finish [maybe about 95% matte with 5% glow], which lasts a decent 5-6 hours on oily-combi skin. It doesn’t feel overly drying or get too patchy too [sorry Hera UV Mist Cushion, you know I’m talking about you], and should be suitable for all skin types. And the best part? The price tag! Total value for moneh. Go get yours [and a facial mist] nao! Alternatively, you can try the Moisture version of this cushion.
Which Missha cushion is best for dry skin?
HYDRATING CUSHION FACE MAKEUP: MISSHA's Moist Up Magic Cushion is a 3-in-1 moisture cushion foundation that gives a glossy texture of buildable concealer coverage, features a hydrating formula,.
What are the benefits of Missha cushions?
2-in-1 cushion compact: Enjoy makeup and skincare all in one product! Conceals blemishes and discoloration, evens skin tone, protects from sun damage, moisturizes skin, makes touch-ups on the go easier. Glowing skin that lasts.
Is Missha cushion good for oily skin?
This cushion is available in 2 options, Cover Lasting & Moist Up. Moist up is best for those with drier skin types while Cover Lasting is recommended for those who have combination & oily skin and prefer higher coverage.
Is Missha cushion waterproof?
Description: A foundation cushion with high adherence that covers the skin blemishes to deliver smooth-looking skin in a semi-matte finish. Achieve weightless and translucent complexion! Waterproof, sweat-proof, and sebum-proof!