I swear by Korean cushion foundations for seamless coverage

One of a few impressive cushion foundations from Tirtir, this one is ideal for those who find the original Red version a bit too full-coverage – particularly if you tend to favour a dewy, natural-looking result. Like the original, it’s filled to the brim with skincare ingredients. However, this formula does feel a little bit more hydrating, making it perfect for anyone with dry skin, since it’s less likely to cause any flakiness or cling onto dry patches. The result? A radiant, even complexion that stays put for hours on end. “As someone who has dry skin, I immediately loved the idea of a glowier and a more hydrating Tirtir formula. Although it tends to lean a bit more lightweight, coverage-wise, I still found that it was easily buildable, particularly in areas where I needed to cover up my rosacea. Once applied, it layered beautifully with the rest of my makeup products, revealing the exact kind of a glow that you’d get after a hydrating facial,” says Primbet.

4. Best for Mature Skin: MilkTouch Cushion Foundation

• Pros: Doesn’t oxidise; offers lasting wear; infused with skin care ingredients; comes in 20 shades; leaves a glowy finish
• Cons: May not be the best for those after a matte finish

Available in 20 shades, the MilkTouch cushion formula is far from your average foundation. For starters, it features a non-oxidising formula that’s infused with a blend of antioxidants to ensure that it remains true to its original shade without turning darker or orange. Above all, the coverage is easily customisable, making it easy to apply even for those that are totally new to cushion foundations, whether you’re after a more natural look or if you want to go all out. Plus, thanks to its hydrating and nourishing nature, it’s a perfectly suitable foundation for mature skin, since it won’t settle into the fine lines or wrinkles.

5. Best for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin: Tirtir Mask Fit All Cover Pink Cushion Foundation

Tirtir Mask Fit All Cover Pink Cushion Foundation

• Pros: Great if you’re after full-coverage finish; feels surprisingly comfortable on the skin; helps blur out blemishes and imperfections
• Cons: May not be best for dry skin types

If you’ve already tried the original Tirtir Red cushion foundation and found that it doesn’t offer as much coverage as you would’ve liked, this iteration is well worth considering. Its blurring properties make it a great fit for oily or acne-prone skin types, and since it’s surprisingly weightless when applied, it won’t feel too cakey throughout wear either. As it dries down, it reveals a velvety matte finish that effortlessly conceals imperfections, blurs out fine lines, and masks hyperpigmentation. The best part? It’s incredibly long-lasting and smudge-resistant, making it perfect for occasions like weddings, date nights, and anything in-between.

6. Best for Added Skincare Benefits: Yepoda The Dewy Day Cushion Foundation

• Pros: Packed with additional skincare ingredients; refillable; lightweight formula; evens out skin
• Cons: May not be suitable for oily skin types

The first foundation from Yepoda, The Dewy Day delivers a fresh-faced finish that’s become synoymous with K-beauty – which is part of the reason why we love it so much. The formula is packed with an impressive blend of skin-friendly ingredients, including niacinamide, squalane and apricot oil, meaning it’s as much skincare as it is makeup. Another plus point is that it feels weightless on skin and it provides a light-to-medium coverage that helps to even out your skin tone without masking or hiding your complexion. “I’m a big Yepoda fan anyway – I’ve never met a product I didn’t like – but this foundation really does tick all my boxes. Packed with skincare, it evens out my complexion without masking it, feels lightweight, blends really well and it gives me a glowy finish. I also love that it has added SPF30 protection as well; a real bonus, but note that I would still always recommend wearing sunscreen underneath it,” says Partington.

7. Best for Sheer Coverage: Unleashia Don’t Touch Glass Pink Cushion Foundation

Original video from Denise Primbet testing Unleashia Don’t Touch Glass Pink Cushion

• Pros: Offers SPF 50 UV protection; full of nourishing ingredients; great for anyone after a more natural look
• Cons: May not be the best fit for those after a fuller coverage