L'Oréal Paris Nude Magique Cushion Foundation Review

I was super excited to be on the trial team for this since I'd been eyeing up cushion foundations for ages now. This came in a palm sized purple container which is super cute and easy to carry. I am however a little worried that it won't last me long since the cushion seems to hold very little product.

There is a little spongy cushion on the top when you open the lid and then there's another airtight lid underneath that. The cushion that holds the actual foundation seems to be pretty soaked. I watched some online videos and apparently you just gently press it down then use the face puff thing to apply to your face. It felt pretty smooth when I'm applying it but I might try it with a beauty blender instead of the original puff since it's quite difficult to get into the nooks and crannies of my face. Coverage is a bit sheer and I find I have to apply two layers for it to be satisfactory. But the good thing is it looks and feels very light. It dries to a very satin, slightly dewy finish but I immediately matte it out with some finishing powder. I applied it this morning as soon as I got it and in the afternoon it still looked pretty good. My eyelids had a tiny bit of creasing going on and some fine wrinkles were showing but I'd say overall saying power is good. I got the shade porcelain which is the lightest shade in their range. It was still a bit too dark for me (note: my shade=ghost) and I had to bring it down to my neck. I really wish they had it maybe one or two shades lighter. There is no smell and it's easy to remove with a makeup wipe. I don't think I would purchase again unless they decided to expand their range of shades.

I am very impressed with the L’Oréal Paris Nude Magique Cushion Foundation! After never trying a cushion foundation before, and having skin which barely any foundations look good on, I was very skeptical as to whether this product would work for me or not. Well, after wearing it for a few days solid now I can cheerfully confirm that this is a fab foundation!

My skin is extremely pale, somewhat sensitive, and prone to breakouts. I usually struggle with finding foundations which aren't too dark, cover all redness well, and retain a relatively matte look throughout the day. This product ticked all those boxes for me.

To begin with, the packaging is absolutely. Adorable. You can't really tell from the image here, but it comes in the cutest little pale pink and rose gold-esque compact, which in itself would make me want to purchase this product again. It contains a sponge-like applicator, as well as the sponge product itself which contains the foundation. The perfect amount of product comes out every time, which I love - it makes layering super easy, and also avoids creating that super heavy look.

The colour is pretty good. I have 01 Porcelain, and it's a 90% match for my skin tone. I did need to add The Body Shop Shade Adjusting Drops in order to lighten this up a smidgen, but other than that the colour was great.

This foundation is VERY buildable - I can't stress that enough! It initially applies as a very thin, almost BB-cream like product, but you can rapidly build it up for a full coverage look. While it is described as dewy this foundation wasn't over-the-top shiny or oily looking, which I was super appreciative of. I never really go for dewy foundations, but with a quick dust of powder across the T-zone this foundation becomes matte.

Lasts well throughout the day, although generally need to reapply around the 5-6 hour mark. Overall, extremely impressed!

I was so excited to be picked to review this as I am always on the look out for a new foundation, i haven't yet found one i would use everyday, but the Nude Magique Cushion Foundation is definitely one that i would. Firstly i loved the packaging, its very pretty with its pink design and easy to take with me everywhere i go. The applicator puff is in a compartment above the foundation and has a good size mirror under the lid when you open it up for great on the go use. I've never used a cushion foundation before but i found it nice and easy to use. You just dab the applicator puff onto the cushion which has the foundation in it and you are ready to apply. I was also lucky to get the perfect colour as there wasn't many different shades in this foundation so not everyone will be lucky enough to use this product. I love how the coverage is buildable as some days i just want a light coverage but as i apply more it still felt great on my skin, not greasy at all, just a nice glow. Sometimes after wearing foundation my skin can breakout but after taking this foundation off in the evening i found my skin to be good. I was very happy to receive it and will definitely be buying it!

I gave 4 kisses to would I use again 4 to did it do as it said. 5 to would I recommend to a friend

I have to edit this after using it for less than 10 days Would I use again 1 kiss Did it do as it say 4 kisses Would I recommend 1 kiss. Edit reasons below

I have been using this everyday since I was given it as a trial from beauty review (thank you BR!) On day 1 I did a patch test on the inside of my arm. Next day i applied with the sponge it came with. I hate that sponge. The ribbon you put your fingers in is either to small or to wide depending on how many fingers you try to use. I also feel the sponge is way to thin. I would only use it to touch up makeup if out and about. The coverage wasn't that good. I found it sat on my skin. Next day i applied with a brush. This was alot better than the puff. I found the foundation also lasted longer on my skin. This morning i applied with a beauty blender. Now we are looking great. The finish with a damp blender is a real glow. Healthy and fresh. Almost a filtered photo look.

The consistency of the foundation is what I would describe as watered down full coverage foundation. I would think this would be good for teenagers and people wanting a light look. Not so much for people needing something to hide skin imperfections. I found the blender was the best finish and most coverage.

The compact is nice. Flip the lid and you can see your reflection. The pad sits in there. Flip another lid and there is the sponge with the foundation in it.

I would be interested to see how long this lasts. For the price you can buy full bottles of foundation and there is no way even half a bottle is sitting in there. If it does last a decent amount of time I would love to repurchase this

#Edit After using this for less than two weeks, this morning i went to use and found the wasn't much foundation coming out of the cushion. I took the cushion out to see how much foundation was in there. I was shocked to see a smudge along the casing and when I squeezed the cushion nothing oozed out. I will place a photo on the photowall to back up what I have discovered. I feel really upset as I have already told friends to purchase this. Spending $34 for not even two weeks is extremely expensive.

Eek, I was insanely excited to be selected for this trial! I had heard mixed reviews about cushion foundations but proofs in the pudding, right!? First off, the packaging is too toot but really different for L'Oreal! Its a round compact with a light pink plastic base & the top is a light purple, metallic finish. There is a sticker on the top with branding but other than the number being on the wee security tab, which you remove, you wouldn't know what colour it is. That won't be too hard to remember though because we only have 6 colour options in New Zealand. (This really limits the options for darker or lighter skin tones & cooler or warmer tones!). There is a really convenient mirror under the lid. There is also a round puff applicator that sits in the inner lid. The foundation is held inside a sponge (cushion). All I could think about was... hmmm, how will I keep this applicator clean! I think compared to my other foundation sizes of 30mls, this being only 12mls makes is quite spensy! That's the negatives now the positives. I love that it is light weight & easy to transport. I decided that if I was to do a true review that it was important to use the applicator, following the instructions under the base of the container, I pressed the applicator into the sponge and was really surprised at how much product load there was, it was really wet! Instructions say to tap the product on so away I went, tapping like a tap dancer! I chose shade 03 vanilla (which I don't think is quite cool tone enough for me), it looked so much darker in the sponge! OOOOH, it doesn't really have a fragrance, big bonus for me! I did one layer to check coverage and texture. It definitely looked dewy with decent light coverage. I applied another layer and then concentrated on areas where I consistently have break down of product. I am quite impressed with how it covers my broken capillaries and it makes my skin look fresh but what I love most is that is looks like healthy skin, it doesn't look or feel like you have a couple of layers of foundation on. It’s really buildable and blendable. My skin is really dry so I always add a drop of serum to my foundation but this formula is perfect for my dry skin and although it gives a dewi/glowy finish, it wasn't over the top for me. I tried it with and without setting powder and decided that I prefer it with, just to take down some of the glow under my eyes. I found it slightly tacky but just waited a few minutes for to settle prior to applying the rest of my makeup. It holds together quite well, though there was some break down around my nose and chin, no biggy. I will definitely be purchasing for myself!

I was one of the lucky ladies to trial this! I was super excited as I'm all about foundation & was intrigued by this new dispenser.

My first thoughts were "ohhh ahhh" when I opened the courier bag... Actually I think I said it out loud. The packaging is pretty! Pink plastic with a shiny metallic pink ring around the edge. It's not the most luxury looking compact but I feel it's appropriate for the price & it's marketed customer.

You open the top to reveal the puff in it's own little tray, you then open this reveal the product.

It is a sponge like thing, when you press down it pushes out the foundation.

I have worn this a few days in a row now to get a real feel for it.

It is lightweight & feels great on my skin. It goes on easily & if you like a light coverage, a little goes a long way. I did find the provided puff a little awkward to handle so switched to my beauty blender to apply. I found that I did need to touch up during the day as it wore off my nose & chin. Although none transferred to my shirt collar.

I prefer a heavy coverage product personally as I have a lot of scarring & am prone to acne breakouts but I can see myself using this on my "Natural" days when my skin is clear.

I had a go at building it up to get a heavier coverage but it doesn't really work.

Wearing this for 3 days, it has been kind to my skin. I have had no reactions or breakouts. It has not dried it out.

A different concept for foundation... I do find the cushion thing a little strange but it's probably more that I'm not used to it.

I have been using this foundation for a few days now, thanks to BR. I had never heard of cushion beauty products prior to seeing this foundation, but now I seem to see them everywhere. I would definitely say that these types of products are going to be a big thing in 2016!

To start, the packaging is really lovely. It comes in a metallic lilac case with a mirror and a thin round puff applicator. It doesn’t weigh much so it would be good for travelling with. If you had to pack really lightly this product means you wouldn’t need to individually pack a mirror, applicator, and foundation.

On the first day that I tried this foundation, I decided to use the puff applicator that it comes with to apply the product to my whole face and neck. It took me much longer to do my foundation than it normally would because the applicator isn’t easy to hold on to. It has a ribbon that you’re meant to slip your fingers under but I couldn’t decide whether it was better to use one finger or two fingers. The applicator also made it difficult to apply around the sides of my nose. With all that being said it still gave me a lovely, flawless-looking finish and the applicator would be good to use when you need a quick touch-up.

Since that first day I have only applied this foundation with a beauty blender and I have found that it works so much better that way. The foundation itself felt very lightweight on my skin, and it is not heavy at all. It can be light to medium coverage depending on how much you build it up. If you have anything on your face that you like to completely cover up, then it pays to use a concealer as well. It made my skin look glowy and dewy. It doesn’t seem to have a fragrance which will be good for people with sensitive skin. Sometimes after a few hours of wear, my nose would start to get a bit oily but this was easily fixed with a bit of powder.

I should mention that the shade I received was 01 Porcelain, which is the lightest shade that L’Oreal offers in this product. I found that it was a wee bit darker than my skin tone but when I blended it down to my neck it looked really nice. I think that there will be some people out there with very light skin tones that won’t be able to wear this foundation. Definitely trial it in store first as it currently only comes in six shades. L’Oreal could definitely make an even lighter shade.

Overall I have really enjoyed this foundation and I find it hard to fault it on anything. The only thing that I would say is an issue is that you only get 12ml of product, which isn’t much when you’re paying over $30. For the same price you can usually get foundation bottles that have 30 to 50ml of product. I do wonder how long it will take before the cushion dries up.

If you prefer foundations that are good value for money and will last you a long time, then you might want to buy something else. However if you are looking for a lightweight foundation that is easily portable, then this is the product for you.

Thanks Beauty Review , arrived quicker than I thought , love getting left Surprises. This Product wasn't what I thought it would be , the Surprise ! To open it first I thought that it looked like a powdery pac ,but instead a liquid in sponge . I loved the idea no spillage. The cover wasn't as good as I thought , but then I think I could have chosen a slightly darker shade for best results. Getting used to the small pac to apply with ( might be my big fingers ) I preferred to use one of my slightly bigger sponges , but then probably get more wastage . However saying this I found it to be very light on my slightly older skin and didn't sink into the lines I have around my eyes and a few around my mouth. Being older I wondered how this would look. I used a very runny moisturiser under and perhaps need to look at something a bit more firm in my moisturiser . Over all this is nice and compact and easy to carry in handbag.

I was lucky enough to land myself a spot on this trial team for this foundation. Sadly for me it didn't live up to expectations.

I was hoping for a full/medium coverage, even coverage and great lasting power. For myself I didn't get any of these.

This beautiful soft pastel purple compact with a metallic purple lid, opens and revels a mirror inside the lid. A sponge that sits ontop. Lift the flap and a cushion like sponge lays with foundation below. Once pressed the product seeps through.

The sponge? Awful. It reminds me of the cheaper version eyeshadow sponge applicators you can get and it really does not help with application. When I used this I got a really un even application and when I tried to build the product up I found it just wiped off what I already had on there.

I first used this foundation with a primer, it helped the longtivity of this foundation over when I didn't use a primer. With a primer I was still quite patchy by the end of the day but without primer it was sliding off my face half way through the day.

I tried applying this foundation with a mock beauty blended and a makeup brush. Both help with a better application and helps build the coverage up also. I prefer these options over the sponge applied.

Coverage...it's a medium to sheer coverage I find. I couldn't build it up enough to get a full coverage that I like. It reminds me of a BB cream.

Once the foundation is on it is a sheer glow on the skin, a really nice dwey finish. However this foundation isn't for me.

I think I'd you like BB cream and prefer a light coverage, go for it.

I was really excited to try this as part of the review team. The first day I used it as a light coverage and really loved it! Made my skin feel nice and the colour was great. The second day I tried to use it for a more full cover with a primer and found it to be very shiny so i had a look online and found it was my technique. I didn't mind the applicator too much but I will get used to it. Thanks beauty review and L'Oréal for the opportunity to trial :)