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Best Korean Foundations/Cushions for Combination Skin

In this post, we will discuss the best Korean foundations/cushions for combination skin.

We have chosen all the foundations/cushions based on how often the person has used, tested, and recommended the product.

1. AMUSE Dew Jelly Vegan Cushion

This is a Korean foundation/cushion that is really dewy, super lightweight, and moisturizing. This makes it suitable for combination skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It comes in 3 shades.

Pros:

  • It is dewy, super lightweight, hydrating, and gives your skin an even coverage and sheer, natural glow (not oily at all, even for oily T-zone). The ‘glass skin’ glow lasts for hours and hours.
  • It covers redness, blemishes, and pores naturally.
  • It has 70% essence containing Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice 43%, Panthenol 10,000 PPM, 10 Hyaluronic acids, and Vita 11-COMPLEX giving your skin a healthy glow, and shape memory jelly texture gives lifting effect.
  • It is allergen-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and reef-friendly.
  • The Jelly texture adheres to your skin tightly making your skin moist on the inside and smooth on the outside, keeping the foundation from rubbing off.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Dibutyl Adipate, Titanium Dioxide, Propanediol, Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Behenyl Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyisobutene, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Potassium Laurate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Thiamine Hcl, Potassium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Fragrance, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499).

2. JUNG SAEM MOOL – Essential Skin Nuder Cushion

This is a foundation/cushion made for dry skin and should be suitable for combination skin types (if you have dry cheeks and an oily T-zone).

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It comes in 6 shades.

Pros:

  • It is natural, long-lasting, moisturizing, and has a bit of a dewy effect.
  • It contains a skin-friendly coating powder that adheres to the skin lightly for long-lasting coverage.
  • It helps correct skin tone and brightens for clear, radiant skin.
  • It comes with 7 rich shades that can match any skin tone.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Trisiloxane, Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Caprylyl Methicone, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Isododecane, Magnesium Sulfate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance(Parfum), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019).

3. Laneige Neo Cushion Matte

This is a Korean foundation/cushion that is moisturizing and provides a matte look on the skin (especially if you have an oily T-zone). This makes it suitable for combination skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

They have 6 different shades to choose from (13N1 Ivory, 17C1 cool vanilla, 21C1 cool beige, 21N1 beige, 23N1 sand, and 25N1 tan).

Pros:

  • It is always matte and moisturizing.
  • It has really good coverage and is very lightweight.
  • It contains Blue Hyaluronic Acid (hydration) + Panthenol (firming) + Lotus Flower Extract (antioxidation). It also has Corn Mint Extract which controls the oil in the skin.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER / AQUA / EAU, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, PROPANEDIOL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ZINC OXIDE (NANO), TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NANO), NYLON-12, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BIS-PEG-15 DIMETHICONE/IPDI COPOLYMER, STEARIC ACID, PEG-2 SOYAMINE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, SILICA, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, BHT, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, TOCOPHEROL

4. Romand – Nu Zero Cushion

This is another foundation/cushion that should be suitable for combination skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It is available in 10 shades.

Pros:

  • It is lightweight, semi-matte, and has good coverage.
  • It does not irritate the skin or cause breakouts (combination skin like dehydrated/sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin).
  • It also helps to cover pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Trisiloxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Iron Oxide Yellow, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxide Red, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Adenosine, Iron Oxide Black, Polyglutamic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

5. Missha Magic – Cushion Moist Up SPF 50 PA+++

Missha Magic Cushion Moist Up is a water-fit cushion that is suitable for combination skin like sensitive, dehydrated, oily acne-prone skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It contains 2 shades (No.21 – neutral light beige and No.23 – neutral medium beige)

Pros:

  • It does not make the skin look oily.
  • It has sun protection of SPF 50 PA+++.
  • It contains different plant extracts that can hydrate and moisturize the skin.
  • It does not irritate the skin.
  • It is very lightweight and provides good coverage.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Trisiloxane, Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Stearic Acid, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Aluminum Hydroxide, Fragrance(Parfum), Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disodium EDTA, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Sage Leaf Water, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octanediol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Limonene.

6. Clio Kill Cover The New Founwear Cushion SPF50+ PA+++

This is a Korean foundation/cushion to use for the summer or for those with combination skin leaning more on the oily side.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • This is a foundation/cushion that is good to use in the summer and would be suitable to use for those with combination skin leaning more on the oily side.
  • It’s matte (recommend using a good moisturizer under it) adheres to the skin really well, applies thinly, and offers good coverage.
  • It is long-lasting, thinner, and lighter.
  • It is hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/​Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Yellow Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), 1,2-Hexanediol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia (Cinnamon) Bark Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Cetearyl Dimethicone/​Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, GlycerylCaprylate, Adenosine, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/​Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hdi/​Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Capryloyl Glycine, Sarcosine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Red Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Mica (Ci 77019), Black Iron Oxide (Ci 77499).

7. Espoir Pro Tailor Be Velvet Cover Cushion

This is a high-cover Korean foundation/cushion that adheres and applies more thinly to the skin giving it a velvety-matte texture finish.

It will feel slightly thicker and creamier than the Clio.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It comes in 5 shades.

Pros:

  • The Velvety-soft new-concept matte texture makes skin comfortably matte through thin adherence to the skin (basically it will feel like real skin).
  • It provides a strong cover for skin texture and blemishes all at once with white sapphire powder upgraded by one layer.
  • It moisturizes the skin by using Panthenol, Triple Moisturizing polyol, and PHA.
  • It is suitable for sensitive skin.
  • It is free from parabens and 7 harmful substances.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER / AQUA / EAU, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, DIMETHICONE, PROPANEDIOL, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, ALCOHOL DENAT., DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE, ZINC OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NANO), DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, ISODODECANE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ALUMINA, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL, ACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES/POLYTRIMETHYLSILOXYMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER. IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NYLON-6/12, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, STEARIC ACID, POLYSILICONE-11, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN WAX, DISODIUM EDTA, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, GLUCONOLACTONE, BHT.

8. Hera Black Cushion SPF 34 / PA++

This is another Korean foundation/cushion that gives a flawless matte finish to the skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

13N1 PORCELAIN, 17C1 PETAL IVORY, 17N1 IVORY, 21C1 ROSE VANILLA, 21N1 VANILLA, 23C1 PINK BEIGE, 25N1 AMBER, 23N1 BEIGE, 27N1 HONEY.

Pros:

  • It applies in a thin layer of full coverage that imperceptibly blends into the skin and sets into a flawless matte finish
  • It helps cover blemishes and has a glow even though it is matte.
  • It stays on for 24 hours with—seamless blending, full coverage, a non-caking matte finish, and color without darkening.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER / AQUA / EAU, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), MICA, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, ZINC OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NANO), LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ACRYLATES/STEARYL ACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, POLYSILICONE-11, POLYSORBATE 40, POLYSORBATE 80, FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, LAUROYL LYSINE, STEARIC ACID, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, IRON OXIDES (CI 77).

9. FWEE Cushion Glass Ver SPF50+ PA+++

This is a Korean foundation/cushion that has a lot of properties and functions that people with combination skin would love!!

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It comes in 3 shades.

Pros:

  • It is moisturizing and provides good coverage.
  • It has a high refractive oil which gives real glass shines from any angle.
  • It thinly covers all blemishes.
  • The water drop-shaped glass puff that delivers moisture and catches oil tightly covers even the delicate parts of the nose and eye area, and the 99.9% antibacterial treatment creates a cleaner glass shine.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Onsen-Sui, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isododecane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Xylitol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Matricaria Flower/Leaf Extract, Hyacinth Extract, Lavender Flower Water, Clary Extract, Lavender Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosemary Extract, Thyme Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Thyme Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Methyl Trimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Flavor, CI77492, CI77491, CI77499.

10. Moonshot Micro Settingfit Cushion Ex

This is a foundation/cushion you can use to wear all day/year long without any problems.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It comes in 3 colours.

Pros:

  • It is long-lasting for up to 48 hours long.
  • The texture is semi-matte and non-sticky which makes it comfortable to wear all day long.
  • The formula is made with fine micro-particles which provides weightless adherence to the skin.
  • Ingredients like Lime Extract, Acacia Peptide, and Limmonia Acidissima Extract make this BB cushion soothing.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Alumina, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Fragrance(Parfum), Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Yeast Extract.

Which of these products would be suitable for me?

If you have a combination that is dry/dehydrated, sensitive, oily, and acne-prone then the AMUSE Dew Jelly Vegan Cushion is the product you have to go for in terms of moisture, coverage, and feel.

Other products similar to the AMUSE are JUNG SAEM MOOL – Skin Nuder Cushion, Missha Magic – Cushion, Espoir Pro Tailor Be Velvet Cushion, and FWEE Cushion Glass.

If you have combination skin that is more on the oily side then the Laneige Cushion Matte, Romand – Nu Zero Cushion, and Clio Kill Cover – Founwear Cushion are some good options.

if you have normal combination skin then you can use Moonshot Micro Settingfit Cushion Ex is a foundation/cushion. You can use it all day/year long.