This is my review after using the Essence Cushion Intensive Cover for two weeks. I bought it for 12,800 won and plan to repurchase after I finish it. As someone with oily but dehydrated skin, I chose this moisturizing cushion because my skin gets extremely dry in winter. I was surprised to find it's quite popular! Now, let me dive into its strengths. The biggest advantage is that despite being hydrating, it doesn't smudge during touch-ups - a rare quality! I used to remove all my makeup before reapplying, but with this, I can simply layer it on without any pilling. When you apply it, your skin gets an incredible glow. It makes your complexion look so beautiful - smooth, clean, and porcelain-like. Honestly, I had no expectations for Missha cushions and wasn't even interested, but this became my holy grail product. The cushion case doesn't look typical of Missha... it's luxurious and absolutely gorgeous. I was amazed by how beautiful the color turned out. It's neither too light nor too dark for shade 23, which is perfect. If you have dry skin, you must try this! I've been recommending it to all my friends.
There weren't many downsides, but let me mention one. This product comes in two versions - I have the Intensive Cover, and the other is just the Essence Cushion. I chose the Intensive Cover because I prioritize coverage, but I'm not sure if it really lives up to its name. It's not that it doesn't provide any coverage, but it's not as high as you'd expect from something called 'Intensive Cover'. It can conceal minor blemishes to some extent, but it struggles with larger pimples or spots. I even tried applying two layers, but still needed to use concealer for complete coverage. I'm not sure if it really deserves the 'Intensive Cover' label.
Even though I have oily skin, this is my go-to cushion in winter because it's incredibly hydrating. I highly recommend it for those with dry skin!!! If you have dry skin, I think this cushion would work well for you all year round. Because it's so moisturizing, hair tends to stick to it, so you need to set it with powder to prevent this. Otherwise, all your hair will stick to your face. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments and I'll reply! See you in the next review!
