As promised, I am back today with a review on the popular Precious Mineral Any Cushion! As you can see I purchased the refill because I bought the ( XOXO Minnie Cushion Case ) separately~ This is my first every cushion so I can’t make any comparisons. Sorry!
Beware that this post is quite image heavy! >.<
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Description from packaging:
This cushion pact perfects all-day radiant and moist skin with its multi-function of brightening, wrinkle-reducing, sebum control, and flawless coverage.
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Characteristics:
- Wrinkle care
- Moisturising (moisture-lock)
- Sebum control
- Whitening
- Skin tone correction
- UV protection
- Does not darken over time (oxidise)
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Contents of the package:
- One refill
- One puff
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I purchased the Any Cushion in Natural Beige (W13 - yellow undertones) but I seriously had the hardest time deciding! I inspected swatches from bloggers and even ventured to Korean bloggers to see which colour was more suitable for me. I was stuck between Honey Beige and Natural Beige. The major problem was that I haven’t had much experience with a lot of Etude base products so I wasn’t sure what my usual colour was.
Also, whenever I get something in Natural Beige from Innisfree, it always turns out to be way too light on me. In the end, I went with Natural Beige and thank goodness it matches my skin!!! Not an exact match but good enough, it’s a bit lighter but then again it helps brightens my complexion.
I think W13 is suitable for those with yellow undertones and are NC20-25. If you are an NC30, Honey Beige would probably be a better option, if you are looking for a natural finish. However, I do know people who purchase lighter shades regardless of their skin tone.
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Pros:
- Sleek and pretty packaging!
- Moist and smooth finish without making me look oily~
- Quick and easy application (seriously saves me a lot of time)
- Good hygiene with 2 lids
- Puff really assists in smooth application
- Full coverage (Buildable)
- Has not broken me out yet!
- Does not oxidise! OMG, I have major oxidisation issues with a lot of my base products and this is a life saver
- Has nice fragrance
- Has high SPF
- Refill available for purchase is economically sustainable
Cons:
- Oil-control is decent (I’m really oily)
- Can slip and slide if you apply a thick layer (I wear glasses and after a few hours there was a noticeable build up around my glasses and it looked horrible when I took off my glasses >.<)
- Colour selection is limited (3 shades)
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Close up of the cushion~
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Swatch: W13 - Yellow undertones
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Overall, I really enjoyed using this cushion! Apart from the adorable case/packaging, it works pretty well~ I love how fast it takes to apply this and how I don’t have to get my hands dirty. The fact that it does not oxidise is a major plus! However, one thing that really gets me is that it can slip and slide!!! Especially, when the weather is warm and my face starts to become oily, it can get pretty messy. >.< Also, since I wear glasses on a daily basis, the product clumps around the rims and it looks horrible if I take off my glasses.
Perhaps, this cushion would be better to use in Winter (or cooler weather) rather than Summer~ Also, despite it being made to achieve a full coverage, it is better not to layer too much onto your skin because it is more likely to slip and slide. A thin layer is the best way to go~
In terms of repurchasing, I may consider if Etude releases a new formula or a different version~ This would be a life saver for those on the run and need some extra coverage (better than BB creams).
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Until next time, jst.hero <3