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Hailing from South Korea, (aka: the hot-bed for next-gen beauty innovation) cushion compact foundations have captured hearts and complexions the world over. While original SoKo formulations offered that ultra-dewy,  almost wet aesthetic that every woman in Myeongdong and beyond want (they even have a word it, ‘mul-gwang’) more recent mixes for the Western market boast a luminous-matte finish and we fell for them, hard. (If you haven’t tried a cushion before, think of the finish as your-skin-but-better, glow you get after a few hours in your standard foundation after your natural oils have broken through just a tiny bit.)

Now more labels are borrowing that dewy-finish technology that cushions boast, but cutting out the compact. Meet the game-changing cushion products making a play for your make-up bag.

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LANCÔME, JUICY SHAKER IN WONDER MELON, $34. SHOP NOW

This chic upgrade from the cult-product of the 90’s offers plump, glossy lip colour without the sticky feeling. Featuring a suspended pigment-in-oil formulation, you can build the tint up from a sheer wash of colour to a statement lip in seconds.

Estee Lauder, Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup, $58. SHOP NOW

Gives a radiant and seamless, skin-like finish via a convenient twist-up tube application, which you can wind up and down to minimise product waste. The cushion tip makes buffing the product across larger areas (like the cheeks and forehead) as easy as it is to get into those tricky nooks (such as next to the nose and under the eyes.) Simply tap straight onto your face and blend, building for extra coverage in any area that needs a little extra love.  Made with the germaphobe in mind, the twist off cushion is washable too.

Sephora Collection, Wonderful Cushion Luminzer, $20. SHOP NOW

A natural match in heaven, whether you’re after beaming cheekbones or a soft-focused glow, control exactly where you want to place your highlight with a fool-proof, cushion applicator.