L'Oréal Paris Nude Magique Cushion Foundation Review

This product is absolutely divine on the skin, its really light weight but provides good cover at the same time. Loved it and would definitely use it again.

It comes in a really sleek innovative packaging. It comes in a pocket-sized mirrored compact with the liquid foundation soaked/saturated in the cushion.

The compact is convenient but not too chunky. It comes in a purple mirrored round compact with two layers. When you open the first lid, you’ll see a mirror and a small puff on the secondary lid that is located on top of the cushion foundation. Tightly tucked underneath is the second layer where the foundation cushion lies. You will find the cushion heavily saturated with foundation. The cushion has a wet squishy texture that bounces back to shape when you press onto it. I did not notice any scent at all, which is great for those who have sensitive skin.

I got the shade 07 Golden Beige. It is the perfect shade for my yellow based skin tone. I find all the colours may look a little bit dark in the cushion, but they go on much lighter on the skin. It applies beautifully with a dewy glow which is great for those who like a little luminosity in their base. The applicator puff (which apparently is antimicrobial) feels very gentle on my skin, it does really help to achieve that even soft finish. However, I find the puff a bit thin and uncomfortable to handle. I prefer using my beauty blender to apply this foundation.

It contains SPF 29 and 14.6g worth of product. The foundation has such a thin formula, but creamy and blend flawlessly. It feels very light pretty weightless on my skin which is not what I was expecting, not that heavy feeling you get when you wear foundation. It provides a light to medium coverage even with only one layer. I was really impressed at how fresh and healthy the dewy finish makes my skin look, that’s what really standout for me. I noticed it stayed fresh on my skin to up to about 6 hours (I have combination skin). The cushion does not seem to dry out over time even being used every day in the past week.

I have never used a cushion foundation before and I did not know what to expect. I was surprised by how much how I like it. For an everyday makeup look, this is perfect! You simply just apply it on your face with the puff, check the result in the compact mirror and done, you are ready to go. I especially love that I can touch-up any time or getting my makeup done in a hurry. It is a brilliant compact, great to keep in your handbag for touch-ups throughout the day. I would definitely recommend this cushion foundation to those who prefer dewy finish foundation.

I am a fan of L'Oreal products and always have been. My "go to" foundation is the L'Oreal infallible 24 hour foundation and it has been my go to for many years. When I saw this new foundation had been released, I just had to try it.

The packaging is just gorgeous and is a great size for your handbag.

When you open it up the first layer contains the sponge applicator and the mirror. The mirror alone is amazing!

The second layer has the foundation which is soaked up in a sponge. You are meant to use the sponge applicator by pushing it into the foundation sponge and then apply the foundation to your face.

I tried it this way the first couple of times I used this foundation but found a beauty blender worked much much better. I also tried a brush but it applied quite streaky.

The foundation itself makes your skin flawless and REALLY dewy. I have used a few "Dewy" foundations and have found they really didn't do what they said they were going to do. This foundation definitely does and I felt younger and my skin was glowing.

I found it to be a light to medium coverage but could be quickly built up to full with an extra layer.

I would buy this foundation again and am really happy with it.

Let me start by saying the packaging is sleek and compact. Easily fits in my makeup bag, a huge plus! I wore the product for a week before reading the claims of what it was supposed to do. My initial notes: Light coverage, sheer finish, lovely sheen, evens out skin tone. Those initial thoughts have not changed I'm pleased to say. The coverage is light, giving a "no makeup" makeup look, perhaps a little lighter than I'm used but the product is buildable. There is a glow to the foundation which reflects and gives a healthy look to the skin. Although sheer, it even's out my skin tone which was a surprise and gives a natural flawless finish. The colour I chose is slightly too pink for me, but is workable, again because the foundation is sheer and easy to work with. In terms of staying power, touch ups are required as it wore away around my nose and mouth area, but that's manageable. My only complaint is the sponge. It absorbed all the product and transferred none. An alternative method for application is definitely required. I used a brush in the end which worked really well. Overall impression, it does what it claims to do. I would definitely repurchase for those days when I just want that "done with no effort" look. Thank you Beauty Review.

I picked this up in the lightest shade (since I'm of the ghostly pale variety) which is the shade 01. This shade currently works very well for me, although I am slightly darker than I usually am this time of year (about a Nars Sheer glow mont blanc for comparison). This is quite a neutral tone, not too yellow or too pink so quite universally flattering I think.

Cushion foundations are all the rage over in Korea, so it is fantastic that a Western brand is recognising how awesome they are, and jumping right on that bandwagon. If you have tried Korean cushion foundations before you may find that this is similar but perhaps not quite as good at correcting redness and providing coverage (at least in my experience). This is light to medium in its coverage, and as the name suggests is very light and dewy and fresh looking on the skin. I use this whenever im feeling a little old and tired- I feel like it turns back the clock just that little bit!

I have had my compact for a couple months and am noticing that it is starting to dry up- a bit of a peril with this type of foundation.

I really enjoy this foundation but it is most definately one I reach for on my good skin days as it doesnt provide any coverage on acne, although it can provide a little correction over acne scars. Would probably repurchase

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 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 :)

My first impression on seeing the packaging was ’oh how cute’. It is a small plastic pink compact with a shiny lid. Youthful and chic. The top pops up and the cushion is inside sitting in a plastic lid. Open that lid, and the product is underneath. It has a neat little mirror inside the lid.

The product is like a damp sponge, so you dab the cushion on it to pick up the product, then dab the cushion on your face to apply the product. I have to say, it’s very simple and effective. It kind of blobs onto the skin, and didn’t spread all that well with the cushion initially, that took a bit of practice, but I have it under control after a few times of using it. It doesn’t apply very thickly, so you need to apply more than one layer to build it up, if you don't want it too sheer.

It blends easily and dries quickly and leaves an even dewy tone. I really like that it doesn’t feel heavy on my skin like some foundations do. It’s quite similar to tinted moisturiser or BB cream in that respect.

I chose vanilla, as I usually don’t use any foundations with a pink undertone and thought it might look fresh on my pale skin. It’s very light on my skin but with a small hint of pink. I had some friends’ critique it, and they noted it was a bit sheer, but thought the pink undertone was just right.

It lasts well on my skin, but I do need to use mineral powder over the top to give it a little more colour. I wore it 5 days in a row, which is epic for me, I usually only wear foundation to work when I have something special on.

It washes off easily and doesn’t stain the washcloth, which surprised me. One of the things I really don’t like about foundations usually, is that they come off all over whatever you wash them off with. Gross.

Overall it has a lot of great things going for it, for me, especially that it is light to wear, not gluggy or clogging on my skin and easy to wash off, and I will certainly continue to use it.

The only negative I can think of, would be washing the cushion!

I would recommend it to others unless they had quite uneven or heavily blemished skin, and in that case it may not have enough cover.

Update: loving it more every time I use it.

I have tried quite a few different foundations in my life but I've never tried a cushion foundation before. I know it's a Korean thing and has been around for a long time but Loreal are the first to bring out a mainstream, affordable version.

I love the look of this packaging, It's a cute little compact with a metallic pink lid and a light pink base. Since pink is my fave colour, I tend to be drawn more to pink things. In a shop, I could see myself making a beeline straight for this! The lid does up securely and when you open it, you are greeted with a mirror and a sponge. Then underneath that is another lid, which is where the foundation cushion is.

I chose this in the colour 03. It's maybe 1 shade too light for me.I think the next colour up would have been a little too dark though which is a pity. One thing I did notice about the shade was that it is only on the security sticker to seal the product. No where else does it mention the shade on the package which I thought was a little odd.

Using this is super easy. You dip your sponge or brush into the cushion, and then apply it to your face. The harder you press into the foundation, the more you'll get on your beauty tool. I love this! It saves product wastage as you only use exactly what you need and it stops you from making a mess if you pour foundation onto your hand like I do. This would be perfect to keep with you for quick touch-ups and as it has a mirror and sponge already in the compact, you could be anywhere and have no problems.

I personally wasn't a fan of the sponge it comes with though. I tried it for the first use and then gave up quickly. I think it would be fine to touch up but not for a full face. I used my rt sponge and a flat top brush and enjoyed using both of those with this product.

I have dry skin and using new foundations makes me paranoid about getting caked, flaking skin. This is perfect though, it gives a beautiful, dewy, glowing finish and doesn't cling to drier areas. Lasting power is ok, it starts fading at around 6 hours. I don't powder my skin as it gets to dry but this would probably last longer if you did powder. I've used this with and without primer and find it works well both ways. The coverage is as stated, light to medium. It's very buildable though. Start off with a thin layer and then build it up on areas you need more coverage.

I really enjoy using this product. I can definitely see myself using this again in the future when I run out. I would recommend this if you have dry skin. Oily skin types may not like this dewy finish so if you prefer matte, then stay away.

I was pleasantly surprised by this product as I had heard a lot of mixed reviews about it from people that had already tried it!

The packaging is a bit chunky but from what I've seen of other cushion foundations, they're all quite similar. I do quite like the look of it though and it has a nice big, clear mirror in it which is great for on the go touch ups!

For probably the first time ever, I actually really like the little applicator that it comes with! I find it applies the product really well and you can either pat it on easily or rub it on. I don't think the applicator will last very long though. I've also used a sponge applicator and my fingers and both have worked fine too! Just press whatever it is you're using into the cushion and a good amount of product comes out! I usually need about 3 or 4 pushes into the cushion to cover my whole face.

The product is VERY light coverage which is not what I was expecting but I really love it as that sort of product. It blurs imperfections on my skin enough but still leaves me looking quite natural. It adds a nice glow to my skin and has a beautiful dewy finish. I really really love it for "no makeup makeup" days or when I need something to put on quickly just to make myself look a little more awake!

The lasting power isn't the most amazing thing in the world but for a light foundation this doesn't bother me too much and it's easy to touch up on!

I have the shade 03 Vanilla which is perfect for my skin tone. I'm relatively pale so it's nice that there's one for me that doesn't make my face a different colour from the rest of me. There is also a lighter shade, so for those super pale gals out there, this would be perfect!

If you're looking for a full coverage foundation this isn't the one for you. But for an everyday, fresh faced look, this is peeeerrfect!