L'Oréal Paris Nude Magique Cushion Foundation Review

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 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 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 :)

I was lucky enough to be chosen for the trial team for this product. I selected a light colour on myself (03 vanilla). The first thing I noticed about this product was the packaging. The light, plastic exterior and interior made the product look quite cute, but cheap. Unfortunately, as someone who usually loves the appearance of high end products, this was a little bit of a let down.

I was also not a huge fan of the applicator puff. Stiff and hard to navigate around the face (like next to my nose and stuff), I ended up sort of cheating by using my brushes and blending sponge in the end instead.

However, the product itself was truly great. It's definitely a super light coverage foundation (perfect for me, I hate high coverage), and glides on smoothly onto the skin, leaving you with lightly covered, but luminous, even skin. I love how it leaves my skin dewy and glowing! It feels incredibly weightless, and I'm quite sure it lasted all day on my face!

I also love how the sponge feature makes sure you never get too much product, it evenly covers your applicator every time.

Despite being disappointed with the packaging, I think I will be repurchasing! To be honest, this is one of my favourite foundations to date!

PACKAGING: It is housed in a convenient compact, great to travel with or keep in your handbag for touch-ups. It was a good size mirror as well. It comes with a sponge applicator to apply the foundation with. The overall look is very appealing. APPLICATION: Day 1 - I used a pore minimizing primer over the t-zone, I applied the foundation using the supplied sponge applicator. The foundation applied well over the skin on all areas of the face. However it was abit tricky getting into some areas of the face e.g. nose/ eye areas using the sponge and so application took slightly longer to apply making sure the foundation was even across the face. Day 2 - I used a pore minimizing primer and applied the foundation using an xobeauty flat top face brush. I found it was a quicker application using the brush over the sponge the day before. It applied evenly across the face by pressing the bristles of the brush into the skin then a light buff over. Day 3 - I used a pore minimizing primer, I used my beauty blender to apply the foundation. The foundation applied with ease and evenly across the face. Day 4 - I really wanted to test it with out any primer. I applied the foundation using the supplied sponge applicator. I noticed immediately it emphasized my pores!! And after 3 hours of wear it was breaking around the nose and the chin area. Day 5 - I applied a pore minimizing primer to the t-zone and the MENS Nivea Post Shave balm to all other areas of the face. I used the xobeauty flat top face brush to press the foundation into the skin and then went over top with a damp beauty blender. This was by far the best way in my opinion to apply this foundation. It went on with ease and evenly. It held up on the skin for a good 8 hours. NOTE: Only used setting powder to under eye area and on cheeks and top of forehead to blend bronzer, contour and blush on all 5 days or trial. No Setting sprays were used.

OVERALL: A great foundation!! L'Oreal have done it again. I love their Pro Matte and now this Nude Magique Cushion. It has great coverage and the beauty of it is that it is customizable, if you like a sheer, medium or full coverage it's so easy to build up to the desired application. I believe it would be a great little compact for those starting out in makeup. I love the overall finish it gives and how easy it is to apply. As for wear, it would last between 5-6 hours but with using the Nivea post shave balm as a primer it lasted a good 8 hours. I should imagine it would last longer if a setting powder and or setting spray was used. It never looked cakey throughout the day either. I loved my Smashbox Studio Skin 15hr wear hydrating foundation which RRP $76.00 and in my personal opinion this L'Oreal Paris Nude Magique Cushion Foundation is on even parr for a more affordable price of $33.99. My shade: 07 Golden Beige

First off, I really like the idea of this foundation; it comes in a cute compact (in a girly purple colour) and has the product, a cushion pad applicator and a mirror all in one.

The foundation is liquid, soaked into a sponge, you press the cushion into the sponge to pick up some product, then press the cushion onto your skin.

I found a buffing brush gave the best results over the pad provided, I found the foundation blended very well, and was easily build-able without looking too heavy. To start with it applies with a very 'wet' appearance, but sets to a more natural glow.

UPDATED: So originally I wasn't much of a fan of this foundation, I didn't find the coverage great and I wasn't sure it was something I liked or would use again. For a few weeks after my review it sat in my drawer unused, but I decided to throw it in my makeup bag one morning because it was so compact and I wouldn't need any other tools to apply it.

While I still find it quite light coverage and dewy (which isn't my usual preference) it does a great job, I do actually really like it now and I find it the perfect on-the-go 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.

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 swatched all 6 colours in Farmers and was tossing up between 03 vanilla or 06 rose beige. I went with 06 but I did feel it was a bit too rose for my complexion, with 03 being too light. I guess that's one of my complaints- the limited colour range, but if the product proves successful I guess they might put out more colours.

The packaging is lovely, convenient and clean to use. Very on the go, with no spills and an applicator included. The applicator is a major thumbs down to me. Awkward to use and pretty pathetic really. I ended up using a sponge and brush with much better results than using the enclosed applicator sponge.

Coverage is very, very sheer. It is buildable but I felt that the effort to build it up was inconvenient and I would prefer to just start with a heavier foundation instead because you only get 12mls in these compacts. It seems pointless to buy this foundation to use as a full coverage product and use twice as much. It will run out in no time. Without using a powder I found my face to be shiny within a few hours, even more so if I tried to build up more coverage. I think this was more noticeable because the colour wasn't quite right for me anyway. With powder there was no shine.

I see this as a no makeup day kind of foundation, being that it's extremely sheer. I would like to try it in a colour that is a really close match to my skin, I think I would like it as a complexion corrector to get that 'no makeup' glow.

Another big downside to this product is the high price for 12ml of foundation @ $34 it's more expensive than a higher end foundation at 30ml for $80.