If there’s one thing South Korea does exceptionally well in the beauty space, it’s cushion foundations. They’ve turned this humble compact into a skincare-meets-makeup essential—lightweight, fuss-free, and perfect for our humid weather.
The formulas often come with added skincare benefits like SPF and hydration, making it a no-brainer for on-the-go touch-ups without the cakiness. Plus, the soft, dewy finish plays well with our skin type and climate, giving that fresh-faced look without slipping off by midday.
And because the K-beauty world never stops innovating, we’ve spotted the top 10 cushion foundations trending in Korea right now—from glow-boosting icons to next-gen formulas that promise skin that looks (and feels) its best.
- JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion
- HERA Black Cushion Foundation
- Parnell Cicamanu Serum Cushion
- TIRTIR Mask Fit All-Cover Cushion
- Clio Kill Cover The New Founwear Cushion
- MilkTouch All-Day Skin
- Fwee Cushion Glass Natural
- Espoir Be Glow Volume Cushion
- Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion Airy
- Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting
JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion
Best for: Normal to dry skin
The JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion delivers a natural, dewy finish with light coverage that evens out skin tone.
Infused with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts, it keeps skin moisturised and fresh throughout the day, perfect for a lightweight, glowing look.
The result is a fresh, dewy complexion that holds up well in humid weather without feeling sticky or heavy.
JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion retails for S$52 on Shopee. The product is on offer at the time of writing. Tap on the link for the latest price!
HERA Black Cushion Foundation
Best for: Oily to combination skin
A long-lasting, matte finish that helps control oil and blur imperfections without feeling heavy.
Its lightweight formula uses “New Layerless Matte” technology to create a smooth, breathable layer on the skin, resulting in a clean, satin look that holds up well even in humid conditions.
Infused with white flower extracts, it provides hydration and comfort throughout the day while offering SPF 34 protection. The foundation’s ability to minimise transfer makes it a practical choice for everyday wear, especially in Singapore’s climate.
HERA Black Cushion Foundation retails for S$58 on Olive Young.
Parnell Cicamanu Serum Cushion
Best for: Dry, sensitive, and combination skin
This lightweight, skincare-focused foundation offers a natural, semi-glowy finish ideal for dry to combination skin.
Packed with soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica, Manuka honey, and ceramides, it helps calm sensitive skin while providing light to medium coverage that feels comfortable throughout the day.
The formula aims to strengthen the skin barrier and reduce redness, delivering a fresh, second-skin effect without settling into fine lines. While it may need frequent touch-ups in humid conditions, its gentle, hydrating properties make it a good option for those prioritising skin health in their makeup routine.
Parnell Cicamanu Serum Cushion retails for S$27 on iHerb.
TIRTIR Mask Fit All-Cover Cushion
Best for: Normal to oily skin
We all know the TIRTIR Red Cushion for its semi-matte finish, but the Mask Fit All-Cover Cushion takes things up a notch with a velvety matte finish and full coverage.
Infused with brightening niacinamide and sea daffodil extract, it helps even out skin tone while offering strong, smudge-proof wear and SPF 50+ protection.
With 20 shades, it suits many skin tones, though some users note slight oxidation, so picking a close match is key. It’s a solid choice for those wanting a flawless, long-lasting matte look.
TIRTIR Mask Fit All-Cover Cushion retails for S$50.34 on Shopee. The product is on offer at the time of writing. Tap on the link for the latest price!
Clio Kill Cover The New Founwear Cushion
Best for: Oily and combination skin
The Clio Kill Cover Founwear Cushion is a lightweight foundation offering high coverage with a satin-matte finish. Its buildable formula evens out skin tone and conceals imperfections without feeling heavy.
Infused with niacinamide and adenosine, it also provides brightening and firming benefits, plus SPF50+ protection.
Clio Kill Cover Founwear Cushion retails for S$57.19 on Shopee. The product is on offer at the time of writing. Tap on the link for the latest price!
MilkTouch All-Day Skin
Best for: All skin types, including sensitive skin
The cushion stands out by seamlessly blending skincare and makeup benefits in one.
Infused with brightening niacinamide, collagen for elasticity, and antioxidant-rich glutathione, this lightweight cushion offers a natural semi-matte finish with buildable coverage that lasts throughout the day.
With SPF50+ protection and a soft puff applicator, it’s designed to brighten and even out skin tone while keeping the complexion comfortable and fresh, making it a great pick for those who want skincare and flawless makeup in one step.
MilkTouch All-Day Skin retails for S$34.99 on Shopee.
Fwee Cushion Glass Natural
Best for: All skin types, including sensitive skin
This cushion is notable for its ultra-hydrating formula that contains over 67% hot spring water and eight types of hyaluronic acid, delivering a refreshing, cooling sensation while deeply moisturising the skin.
The lightweight formula offers a natural, dewy finish with buildable coverage, boosted by niacinamide and ceramide NP to brighten the complexion and strengthen the skin barrier.
With SPF50+ PA+++ protection and suitability for all skin types—including sensitive skin—it provides comfortable, breathable wear without feeling heavy or cakey.
Fwee Cushion Glass Natural retails for S$32.70 on Shopee. The product is on offer at the time of writing. Tap on the link for the latest price!
Espoir Be Glow Volume Cushion
Best for: Dry to combination skin
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The Espoir Be Glow Volume Cushion is a lightweight foundation known for its natural, dewy finish and buildable, light-to-medium coverage.
Its standout formula features AMOREPACIFIC’s patented MELASOLV™ (a specialised ingredient to target pigmentation), alongside brightening ingredients like niacinamide.
Boosted with Vegan Plumping Water™, PDRN, and peptides, it enhances hydration and skin elasticity while blurring pores for a smooth look. With SPF42 PA+++ protection, it offers comfortable wear throughout the day.
Espoir Be Glow Volume Cushion retails for S$24.53 on Shopee. The product is on offer at the time of writing. Tap on the link for the latest price!
Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion Airy
Best for: Dry to combination skin
This cushion offers a lightweight, buildable coverage with a natural, radiant finish.
Enriched with 86.2% skincare ingredients like the proprietary JAUM Activator™ and Milky Complex (A herbal complex mixed from Korean medicinal herbs) to hydrate skin texture and blur pores.
Its formula includes Coating Powder for Hydrated Glow, helping lock in moisture without feeling heavy, while SPF50+ PA+++ provides sun protection.
Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion Airy retails for S$100 on Sephora.
Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting
Best for: All skin types
The Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting delivers buildable medium to full coverage with a natural, dewy finish that feels lightweight on the skin.
Infused with hydrating bamboo water and baobab fruit extract, plus witch hazel to smooth texture, it also includes silica bead powder to control sweat and sebum for longer wear.
Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting retails for S$16.27 on Shopee.
