Fortunately, the Korean beauty inspiration that seems to be sweeping the Western World doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon - but I actually look forward to a day where brands take inspiration from other parts of the globe, just so I have something new to write about! Cushion foundations aren't exactly new to UK shores, but until now they've only really been available via premium brands or if you went to the added effort of importing one from overseas. Unlike their BB and CC counterparts, which aim to provide multiple benefits in one creamy formula, cushion foundations are all about the application method; the formula itself isn't necessarily revolutionary, but it's the way in which you apply it (and the result you achieve) that's really rather special. It's taken 18 months for L'Oreal to embrace the trend and take inspiration from their big sister Lancome (who launched their own version at the beginning of 2015,) but my oh my it was worth the wait.
If you've not tried one for yourself before, then these compact-like bases are applied using a foam pad that you tap against the foam cushion within the compact case; the more you tap the more product you release onto the foam applicator, which is then used to apply product in short strokes and buffing movements. The compact has been designed to provide an even amount of product and always saturate the cushion to ensure it's easy to apply, while the foam applicator ensures even and comfortable coverage without soaking u...