Cushion Foundation

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Cushion Foundation.

If you're looking for a foundation that's easy to apply, lasts all day, and doesn't feel like you're wearing anything, then you should try these products. These are a new type of foundation that comes in a compact. The compact contains the foundation in a sponge-like texture, which makes it easy to apply. These are available in different shades and can be used on many skin types. Here are some of our favorites.

Yves Saint LaurentLe Cushion Encre De Peau

Size: 0.5 oz·ITEM: 2753424

Color: B25-Refill

130 Reviews

$72.00

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Pretty pricey, but a nice splurge if you want a lightweight cushion foundation feel on the skin....Nice cushion foundation...This is a lovely cushion foundation. Beautiful finish and nice texture.

What it is: A foundation that provides a luminous matte finish, seamless coverage, all-day hydration, and color tone that doesn’t shift.​

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Polyglutamic Acid: A polypeptide famous for its hydrating benefits​.
- Neo-Skin Powder: A versatile ingredient known to prevent both dullness and shine​.
- Jasmine Flower Extract: Known for its antioxidant protection and moisturizing effect​​.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less tha

DIORForever Natural Velvet Matte Compact Foundation

Size: 0.4 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2595056

Color: 4N - medium

64 Reviews

$85.00

I apply it after using the YSL cushion, and together they make the perfect combination for flawless results!...I've tried many powder foundations and since buying this 6 months ago, it's been in regular rotation. ...Really nice powder foundation

What it is: A transfer-proof compact foundation that visibly reduces shine and provides up to 24 hours of natural-looking, matte coverage with a smooth, refined finish.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Delivers antioxidant benefits.
- Wild Pansy Flower Extract: Preserves hydration.
- Rose Extract: Visibly refines pores.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.

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SEPHORA COLLECTION12HR Setting & Mattifying Pressed Powder

Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2730828

Color: Universal

179 Reviews

$22.00

I don’t think this will work well enough on its own like a powder foundation but is a really great setting powder over concealer or foundation....after i put my tirtir cushion and concealer, this eliminated my oily spots on my T-zone. i get oily easily after a few hours and i was so surprised my face was still so matte. def recommend for oily people

What it is: An ultra-fine, skin-smoothing setting powder that reduces shine and keeps complexion matte with long-wear results.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This non-comedogenic, vegan, ultra-silky pressed powder smooths skin texture and minimizes the appearance of pores while instantly mattifying the skin by absorbing excess oil and controls shine with a long-lasting mattifying effect. The universal

Yves Saint LaurentAll Hours Foundation

Size: .85 oz / 25 mL·ITEM: 2656742

Color: LC3 - Light Cool 3

412 Reviews

$81.00

One of the best foundations I’ve ever tried!...One of the best foundations I’ve ever tried! It is a full coverage foundation, and you only need a little bit of product. ...YSL foundation...The Cushion foundation for YSL is one of my favourites and this one has become my favourite now as well the picture of me has no filtwr or anything and my skin looks flawless and so natural.

What it is: A breathable liquid foundation that delivers up to 24 hours of coverage with a weightless feel and luminous matte finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides all-day hydration.
- Jasmine Petals from the YSL Beauty Ourika Community Gardens for its dullness-free properties.
- Vegetal Taurine: for its anti-fatigue properties .

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS & SLES.

What Else You Need to Know: This innovative formula glides on seamlessly for full, luminous matte coverage that feels bare. It is transfer-proof, waterproof, and heat resistant and is infused with hyaluronic acid and jasmine peta

HourglassVanish Airbrush Pressed Powder

Size: 0.37 oz·ITEM: 2757862

Color: Translucent Deep - sheer warm brown

389 Reviews

$73.00

Pros: -makes my makeup smoother with a satin finish -Better than every other powder I’ve ever tried (charlotte tilbury, huda, Laura mercier, IT) -quality (feels and looks luxurious, soft silky texture, pretty packaging) -looks good on all my foundations -puff included Cons: -Price (I still think it’s worth it because of how well this works)...I have dry skin but with many foundations I get this oily glow so this powder is great for mattyfing!

What it is: A talc-free, sheer, pressed powder clinically shown to instantly reduce shine for an airbrushed finish that lasts all day.


Coverage: Light


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Pressed Powder


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: This weightless, shine-controlling powder allows you to set, perfect, and touch up on the go. This non-drying formula instantly absorbs excess oil while minimizing and blurring.

ILIATrue Skin Medium Coverage Serum Foundation with Niacinamide

Size: 1 / 30·ITEM: 2512648

Color: Molokai. SF2.5 - light with warm undertones

954 Reviews

$73.00

The only foundation I've really liked...Let me start this off by saying: I hate foundation. I hate that weighted feeling on your skin that comes with wearing a full face of makeup and have always opted for BB cushions or lightweight tinted moisturizers (that I'm extremely picky about). ...I love this foundation it has a full coverage that I love, it also is not cakey like a lot of foundations.

What it is: A weightless foundation with buildable medium coverage and a natural, skin-like finish—now with active levels of skincare ingredients.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Visibly smooths and refines uneven texture and tone.
- Allantoin: Soothes the look of irritation and redness while supporting skin’s health.
- Aloe: Calms, nourishes, hydrates, and adds a featherweight feel.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

LYS BeautyTriple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick

Size: 0.25 oz / 7.2 g·ITEM: 2796845

Color: DPN4 - coffee - rich brown skin with neutral undertones

408 Reviews

$38.00

An affordable and easy to use stick foundation...I make it wooooork by blending with a cushion foundation I have near the neck and using it strategically on certain parts of my face. ...Beautiful foundation! I don’t even like stick foundations because I’m dry but this one is so hydrating and the finish is beautiful!

What it is: An ingredient-rich skin tint stick enhances complexion to help visibly even skin, while concealing the look of any blemishes or uneven tone with just one swipe.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Stick


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Green Tea Extract: Soothes and hydrates skin while reducing redness.

- Watermelon Seed Extract: Retains skin’s moisture levels for a healthy, radiant look.

- Rosehip Oil: Is an antioxidant-rich ingredient with vitamins A, C, and E that visibly reduces dark spots and improves moisture levels.

GUERLAINTerracotta Le Teint Perfecting Foundation Luminous Matte

Size: 1.2 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2663946

Color: 7N - Dark skin with neutral beige undertones

236 Reviews

$77.00

I’m so in love with this foundation,it’s weightless feel is a must have in foundations for me.The coverage is flawless on my porous and textured skin....I have literally every high end foundation…and most recently the cle de peau cushion foundation it was 170.00….this is an amazing formula…I can’t get over it I’m very dry and yeast I love this thinnest formula I’ve ever experienced like nothing on the face and I’m older but 0 wrinkles so I can’t speak to that but doesn’t crease doesn’t move yet it’s some how glowy in a way especially through the day…not greasy what so ever…I can’t explain it it’s just beautiful

What it is: A revolutionary liquid-to-powder foundation with up to 24 hours of wear, medium coverage, and a no-transfer formula for a beautiful, healthy-looking glow and luminous matte finish.

Coverage: Medium

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Provides lasting comfort and maintains skin’s hydration for up to 24 hours.
- Gemtone: Is a self-adaptable shimmer that helps foundation to adjust to all skin tones.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Born from GUERLAIN’s bronzing-powder expertise, Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation combines the seamless, ultra-sensory lightness of a powder with the perfecting power of a fluid foundation for an effo

PATRICK TAMajor Skin Crème Foundation and Finishing Powder Duo

Size: .32 oz cream and .14 oz powder / 9 g cream and 4 g powder·ITEM: 2607257

Color: Fair 2 - neutral

1.2K Reviews

$73.00

Lovely cream foundation...I really liked this product- as someone that used to love cream foundations back in the day. The color match is beautiful and the product glides effortlessly over skin to create a smooth base ready for makeup. ...I have to apply my makeup on-the-go. so I'm always on the look-out for stick and cushion foundations. Apply with a very light hand as you only need a little.

What it is: A duo that includes a blendable, medium-coverage cream foundation paired with a satin-finish powder.

What Else You Need to Know: This duo includes a buildable, breathable cream formula that melts into and moves with the skin. It also includes an air-spun setting powder that blurs the appearance of pores to create a flawless-looking, skin-like finish.

This Set Contains:
- 0.42 oz/ 12 g Cream Foundation
- 0.31 oz/ 9 g Powder

NARSLight Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder

Size: .35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2268654

Color: Crystal - very light to light

865 Reviews

$57.00

I use the puff that any cc cushion provided....I use a powder brush instead of the cushion pad that comes with it and it works beautifully.

What it is: A bestselling pressed powder that locks makeup in place up to all day with a luminous, photo-ready finish.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-fine Mineral Powders: Glycerin and vitamin E guard against dryness and keep skin comfortable.
- Light Reflecting Complex™: Visibly restores skin’s youthful radiance.
- Photochromic Technology: No-flashback formula makes skin look perfect in person and on camera.

Products related to Cushion Foundation

Cream Compact Foundations
“I really like this sheer compact. I think every girl should have something simple like this one”
Foundation With Concealer
“Can be used as a good spot concealer too. As foundation looks really nice doesn’t get greasy but will lose coverage after several hours of wear”
Cream Powder Foundations
“This is a pretty good foundation as far as powders go; not full coverage but definitely covers redness and unevenness, it is surprisingly hydrating and leaves a nice finish on the skin (kind of glowy, not super matte”
Highlighting Foundation
“I absolutely love this foundation! It is so light and has excellent buildable coverage. it lasts beautifully all day and looks glowy and gorgeous, never greasy”
Medium Beige Foundation
“On me, it's a slightly different story. I wear light beige in the liquid peach foundation and was matched to natural beige which was too dark”
Skin Smoothing Foundation
“Although no powder foundation gives full coverage, and anyone who says so is lying, it is one of the highest covering powders I’ve ever tried, and if you use it over a light foundation or BB cream, you will have legit flawless skin”
Medium Foundation
“Best Tarte foundation. Such a good coverage and buildable. Color matches perfectly”
Beige Foundation
“I’m usually a haus labs/mac girly but oh my GOODNESS this foundation is magical! With the proper face prep, this foundation lasts ALL day, no pilling, no patches, glowy beautiful skin like skin”
Trending Powder Foundation
“Used this brand in high school long ago, was my favorite powder foundation. Great tone and does not come off”
Buff Foundation
“My only complaint is that it does not seem to last as long as other Clinique powder foundations. I also thought it was weird that the stay buff is actually lighter than the stay cream, but Sephora makes exchanges easy if you do not get the color right”

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