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Goodbye, winter; spring is nearly here! It’s the season of blossoming flowers, farmers’ market produce—and revamping your skin care routine. Transitioning your routine from winter to spring is essential. The dense creams and heavy-duty foundations you used to stay hydrated and protected in the depths of winter won’t work for springtime. Instead, you’ll want to lighten up—without sacrificing crucial moisture and coverage, of course!
Enter cushion foundation: a serious multitasking product that’s bound to become one of your favorites this season. I adore this product almost more than I can say, as it does so much for the skin. Cushion foundation is a water-based foundation, housed in an easy-to-carry compact, that’s basically a 3-in-1 product—it’s equal parts foundation, sun protection, and skin care. Unlike regular foundation, cushion foundation doesn’t just offer coverage; it also improves your skin’s look, feel, and health.
With spring cleaning in mind, it’s time to lighten your beauty product load and invest
in one product that gets the job done. Keep reading for more about Korean skin care, the benefits of cushion foundation, and my new fave product: the KLAVUU - Blue Pearlsation Cushion SPF50+.
Korean Products Are Power Multitaskers
Korean products for skin care have amassed a cult following for a reason. They’re major multitaskers, with many products serving multiple functions. Some of the best Korean skin care includes multi-serums (which combine features like boosting collagen, refining pores, and moisturizing), sheet masks that brighten, plump, and hydrate the skin, and dual-purpose creams that deliver intense moisture while repairing damaged skin. Korean skin care is innovative, uses gentle ingredients, and just plain works.
But K-beauty doesn’t just include skin care products. Many Korean makeup products also focus on helping to prevent skin issues rather than just hiding or minimizing them. Products like Korean cushion foundation give your skin hydration and glow while blurring imperfections, providing all-important UV protection, and generally leaving skin looking flawless. Cushion makeup is an incredible fusion of skin care and makeup, offering sheer, natural-looking coverage and major benefits for your skin.
When I talk about desert island beauty picks in the skin care world, cushion foundation is exactly the type of product I mean!
This Cushion Does Triple Duty
Let’s get into the details of what the KLAVUU - Blue Pearlsation Cushion SPF50+ and other cushion foundations do for your complexion. First, this product does a great job of providing light to medium to heavy coverage—it’s fully buildable, which helps prevent it from looking cakey or settling into creases. The compact contains the foundation in a sponge sheet, making it easy to pick up only the amount of product you need with each dab. In short, cushion foundation provides for a lightweight, soft finish, and it makes customizing coverage as easy as possible.
Next up, there’s the hydration factor. Because this product is part-moisturizer, it helps skin appear smoother and more supple. And it's enriched with hydrolyzed pearl, so it also adds luminosity, giving you the healthy, radiant, "glass skin" complexion of your skin care fantasies.
Finally, you’ve gotta love a product like this that also contains SPF 50. As Korean sunscreen aficionados know, there’s almost no point in using skin care if you don’t make UV protection your #1 priority. Korean sunscreens are even formulated with more advanced UVA and UVB filters than sunscreens sold stateside. That’s why I appreciate that cushion foundation provides full-spectrum protection from the sun (without irritants). This means you don’t have to worry about applying sunscreen on top—you can simply apply one makeup product, and you’ll be well-protected from the sun. Who doesn't love a minimalist skin care routine?
Your Cushion Starter Guide
So, you’ve purchased the KLAVUU - Blue Pearlsation Cushion SPF50+, and you’re ready to begin incorporating it into your routine. I’ve got some tips and tricks to ensure you’re applying this foundation like a pro:
1. Create a Base (Exfoliate!)
Before you apply your cushion foundation, be sure you’re working with a silky-smooth canvas. Properly exfoliating (like with the HEVTATOX PHA/AHA Exfoliating & Firming Pads) removes the buildup of dead skin cells, which can make foundation look uneven or dry, so take the time to slough off dead skin and create a smooth base before applying your cushion foundation. This will result in a more even, flawless effect (and even longer wear). You could also consider incorporating a primer as the step between exfoliation and foundation, especially if your skin is particularly dry.
2. Build in Layers
When applying your cushion foundation, the trick is to gradually build up thin layers rather than caking on a bunch of product at once. This technique allows you to achieve a more natural finish. Start with a tiny amount—maybe even less than you think you need!—and build up from here.
3. Clean Your Tools
It’s a good idea to wash your sponge after a few uses to ensure that it remains bacteria-free. To do so, wet the sponge with warm water and use a small amount of gentle soap to wash it. Rinse the soap off with cool water and let the sponge air dry.
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