Best Japanese Cushion Foundations to Buy

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Update: Mar 13, 2022

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Cushion foundations are one of the trending beauty products worldwide in the past few years. Apparently, cushion foundations were invented in South Korea and quickly spreaded all around the world. In South Korea, there are so many kinds of cushion foundations released by multiple beauty brands, and the products are sold worldwide.

In Japan, some beauty companies also produce great quality cushion foundations, and many of them can be found at drugstores in Japan.

Today, I have picked best Japanese cushion foundations which you can find at drugstores in Japan with affordable price.

TIME SECRET MINERAL LIQUID CUSHION

TIME SECRET MINERAL LIQUID CUSHION (タイムシークレットミネラルリキッドクッション) by msh is a multi-functional “4 in 1” cushion foundation which works as moisturiser, makeup base, foundation and sunscreen (SPF50+ PA++++). It has light texture, yet high coverage and gives skin a radiant and glowy look. The cushion foundation contains several beauty serums that moisturises skin all day and has high . It’s also popular for its longevity. Available in 3 shades.

Price: 1,800 yen

FLOWFUSHI Ion De Cushion Natural/Cover

FLOWFUSHI Ion De Cushion (フローフシイオンデクッション) is a 6-in-1 cushion foundation acting as emulsion, makeup primer, foundation, anti-aging care, ion protection and UV protection. It blocks UVA and UVB, as well as blue Light, PM2.5, pollen allergens, smoke, pollution, and other stressful external pollutants. The cushion foundation comes with an unique puff called Puffit that is invented with the cutting-edge technology in order to apply evenly on skin and give glowy look. It’s available in 2 different types: Cover (SPF32 PA +++) and Natural (SPF30 PA +++). Available in 4 shades

Price: 3,200 yen

ettusais BB Mineral Cushion

ettusais BB Mineral Cushion (エテュセ BBミネラルクッション) is multi functioned BB cushion that has 8 different effects for anti-pollution, sunscreen (SPF30 PA++), skin care, anti sebum, minimizing pore, concealer, makeup primer and foundation. It helps to absorbing excess sebum and hides visible pores, and gives skin matte and smooth finish. The cushion foundation is gentle on skin which contains 62% skin care ingredients. The refill and compact are sold separately. Available in 2 shades

Price: refill (12 g) 1,400 yen / compact 1,000 yen

Dr. Ci:Labo Perfect Cushion Foundation

Dr. Ci:Labo Perfect Cushion Foundation (ドクターシーラボパーフェクトクッションファンデーション) is a cushion foundation that contains high amount of plant-based beauty essences (85.3%) that allows you to do skin care routine while wearing makeup. The cushion foundation also contains three kinds of powder blurring spots, dullness and color unevenness, and also covers pores. It has great coverage, yet gives natural finish with fair luster and brightness. It protect skin from UV rays (SPF50+ PA++++), dust and pollution. The refill and compact are sold separately. Available in 2 shades.

Price: refill 2,800 yen / compact 1,000 yen

Cosme Doll All In One Moisture Cushion Foundation

Cosme Doll All In One Moisture Cushion Foundation (オールインワンモイスチャークッションファンデーション) is an “all-in-one” style cushion foundation which works as moisturiser, makeup base, suncreen and foundation. The foundation is highly recommended for dry skin as it’s blended with beauty ingredients with as collagen and hyaluronic acid that keeps skin moinsturised and gives skin dewy look for all day. Available in 2 shades.

Price: 1,400 yen

+ more must-buy cushion foundations in Japan

These two cushion foundations are non Japanese, yet it’s worth mentioning since these are the two best selling cushion foundations in Japan currently, and both has won Japan’s biggest cosmetics award last year. They may not be sold in some countries, so if you are travelling to Japan, you should take a chance to try them 😉

MAYBELLINE NEW YORK SUPER CUSHION ULTRA COVER CUSHION BB

MAYBELLINE is one of the most popular drugstore cosmetics brands worldwide and Japan is not an exception. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK SUPER CUSHION ULTRA COVER CUSHION BB (メイベリンニューヨーク SP クッションウルトラカバークッション) has won the title for the best cushion foundation on the latest Best Cosmetics Awards by @cosme. The cushion foundation provides high coverage and gives skin a long-lasting glossy look. Available in 2 shades. (SPF50+ / PA+++)

Price: 2,400 yen

MISSHA M CUSHION FOUNDATION MOISTURE

When it comes to cushion foundations, South Korea is the pioneer who obviously has the biggest cushion foundation industry. Missha is one of the most recognisable Korean beauty brands today, and its top selling beauty product is cushion foundations. MISSHA M CUSHION FOUNDATION MOISTURE (M クッションファンデーション(モイスチャー)) is the runner up of the Best Cosmetics Awards after MAYBELLINE cushion foundation. Most surprisingly, the set of refill and compact costs only 1,000 yen + tax. There are also Pro-Cover (1,500 yen) and Matte type (1,000 yen) available. Available in 2 shades. (SPF50+ / PA+++)

Price: 1,000 yen

How did you enjoy the list?? If you have never tries cushion foundations, how about trying one of them in Japan??

For more information about Japanese beauty products, here are some more interesting articles you may wanna check out 😉

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Best Japanese Makeup Primers to Buy Must-Buy Makeup Primers at Japanese Drugstore jw-webmagazine.com

Best of Beauty Vol.1: Award Winning Japanese Cosmetics“Hall of Fame” Japanese cosmetics products on the @cosme Best Cosmetics Awardsjw-webmagazine.com