Ice! Summer Cushion 6 [Likeit]

Ice! Summer Cushion 6

[Culture & Life Section Reporter Choi Jeonghwa] The item we apply as frequently as lipstick throughout the day is cushion foundation. On days with important appointments, we often pat our cushion to refine skin texture and brighten our tone.

Now, cushions have become one of the most frequently purchased items, just like lipstick. When cushions first appeared, they were used only for touch-ups, but now they faithfully serve as the first foundation, marking remarkable growth.

Brands now release functional cushions tailored to each season. If you're wondering what to buy among the countless cushions targeting the summer season, pay attention. We have gathered famous cooling cushions from global brands, SNS, home shopping, and other fields. Introducing the six essential "Ice Summer Cushions" you can't miss this hot and humid summer.

"Like a cool tone-up cream" Fresh and moist 'Cl? de Peau Beaut? Cushion'

Cl? de Peau Beaut? 'Radiant Cushion Foundation'

If you want a 'natural yet polished makeup' look, we recommend this cushion. It impresses with a healthy color as if a drop of pink shadow was added to an essential lotion, and a moist formula. It’s not overdone and creates just the right amount of vitality. Like applying a cool tone-up cream, it’s non-sticky and light. Especially, even when layered multiple times, the makeup doesn’t become thick or cakey but applies smoothly. Also, it doesn’t settle into pores or clump, so there’s no need to wipe off foundation residue when touching up. Cl? de Peau Beaut? Cushion doesn’t sit on the skin but absorbs like a moisturizing cream, making you almost mistake it for your own skin. However, since the sun protection factor is SPF25, you should apply sunscreen separately for prolonged outdoor activities. The container is sponge type, and there are six shades in total. Cl? de Peau Beaut? 'Radiant Cushion Foundation' SPF25 PA+++ 12g / around 110,000 KRW.

Even its breakdown is beautiful, the original 'NARS Cushion'

NARS 'Natural Radiant Longwear Cushion Foundation'

NARS Radiant Longwear Cushion is the cushion the reporter originally uses. After visiting department stores multiple times and testing different brands on each cheek, this cushion was carefully chosen. First, as the title 'Longwear' suggests, its longevity is excellent. According to beauty enthusiasts, it "breaks down beautifully." Saying the breakdown is beautiful means the formula is fine, which also means excellent adhesion. It doesn’t settle into double eyelid or nasolabial folds, nor does it lift or darken. It’s sponge type, and pressing too hard may cause too much product to stick to the puff, so control the amount carefully. There are six shades: pinkish tones like Seoul, Montblanc, Samcheong, and beige tones like Deauville, Vienna, Punjab. The reporter, with warm tone 22, tested Montblanc, a lively color slightly tone-up from her skin tone. The manufacturer is Korea’s Cosmax. NARS 'Natural Radiant Longwear Cushion Foundation' SPF50 PA+++ 12g / around 60,000 KRW.

Feels like skincare yet a cushion, 'La Vie en'

La Vie en 'Radiance Essence Cushion'

It felt like it settled well on the skin like skincare. It turns out La Vie en Cushion blends 64% essence with coverage. Triple radiance, triple hydration, triple elasticity, plus sebum control, soothing, and vitality care?at this point, it’s hard to tell if it’s skincare or cushion. The container is sponge type, and it applies moderately on the puff. The colors come in 21 and 23. The reporter used 21, which was similar to her usual tone, so there was no discomfort. It has excellent adhesion, doesn’t clump even when layered, and spreads without lifting. It’s not sticky, so no mask transfer was observed. La Vie en 'Radiance Essence Cushion' SPF50+ PA+++ 15g x 2ea / around 70,000 KRW.

Natural radiance over time, 'Clio Cushion'

Clio 'Kill Cover Founwear Cushion XP'

Released in March this year, Clio’s 'Kill Cover Founwear Cushion XP' was the coolest among the six summer cushions when applied to the skin. It’s sponge type, and pressing hard causes too much product on the puff, so press gently. The formula spreads quickly in one swipe, allowing speedy base makeup. Coverage is very good, so be sure to pat well on uneven areas. Over time, it naturally blends into the skin, creating a base one tone brighter than your own skin. Mask transfer and darkening were barely visible to the naked eye. It comes in three shades (02 Lingerie, 03 Linen, 04 Ginger), and the reporter used '02 Lingerie,' which has a rose beige tint. For the reporter with warm tone 22, 02 Lingerie felt a bit bright, but cushion enthusiasts who want a bright and lively skin tone will be very satisfied. Clio 'Kill Cover Founwear Cushion XP' SPF50+ PA+++ 15g x 2ea / around 30,000 KRW.

Lifting effect with makeup, 'AHC Cushion'

AHC ‘Span Fit Seven Cover Pact’

To define AHC Cushion in one phrase: 'Smooth texture with moist finish.' Just a couple of light taps with the puff instantly created glass-like smooth skin texture. The secret lies in the firm spandex fit formula. Like a lifting band, the firm formula adheres tightly and lifts the skin texture smoothly. As a home shopping eye cream champion, it contains a full ampoule of collagen and elasticity care ingredients. The container is air mesh type, triple-filtered to create a uniform and dense base without wrinkles or cracks. Tested on a mask, no transfer was confirmed. For natural skin expression, the reporter used shade 23, which is not much different from Age 20’s 21. This is a new summer cushion released last month. AHC ‘Spandex Fit Seven Cover Pact’ SPF50+ PA+++ 13g / around 40,000 KRW.

Bright forever, 'Age 20’s Cushion'

Age20's 'Essence Cover Pact AQ'

The only cake-type pact among the six summer cushions. The legendary home shopping foundation pact 'Age 20’s Pact' lives up to its reputation as a queen pact that maintains moist radiance over time. It applies smoothly and coolly without caking or clumping even when layered. It naturally covers blemishes. Age 20’s Pact creates flawless radiant skin because it contains royal blue orchid extract essence and four precious gemstone powders. The French royal blue orchid essence filtered with platinum is contained at a whopping 71%. Additionally, sapphire and four precious gemstone powders complete the radiant skin. Age 20’s 'Essence Cover Pact AQ' SPF50+ PA+++ 12.5g / around 40,000 KRW.

6 Summer Cushions Personally Tested and Picked by a Beauty Reporter

Photo by Kim Taeyoon

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