ProsThose who are considering purchasing this cushion will likely be thinking about the ingredients, and I can confirm that the ingredients are indeed good, with no issues of the product causing any skin irritation or problems.
Additionally, there is very little darkening, and if anything, the product may have become slightly darker compared to when first applied.
ConsI believe I purchased this product sometime between last summer and fall, but there are quite a few disappointing aspects, so I still have a good amount left, though it has been neglected.
1. Color
This is somewhat subjective, but I have a typical summer cool-toned complexion in the 21 shade range. I prefer a natural color that matches my neck, rather than being significantly darker than my hand.
With this product, when applied to my face, it gives a very 'made-up' feeling, which I didn't care for. The color itself isn't necessarily bad, but combined with the other issues, it just didn't work well for me.
2. Adherence & Accentuation of Flakes
It's a semi-matte formula, but it somehow manages to highlight any flakiness on my skin. Even after thorough exfoliation, it doesn't adhere smoothly and tends to cling to dry patches, and my flyaway hairs get coated in the product.
3. Breakdown
This product breaks down quite unattractively. I can actually feel the oil coming through, and when I check in the mirror, it's just a mess, completely falling apart. Attempts to touch it up don't seem to help at all.
4. Coverage
When trying to build up coverage, it just ends up looking thick and cakey, and it's difficult to find the right balance for a natural finish.
5. Expiration
I purchased this last year, and it's good until around October of this year, so about a year's worth. (I'm not sure if I received an older batch or not)
While that would be great if the product worked well, in my case, it didn't, so I've just included it as another disappointing aspect.
TipI would recommend this to someone with a fairly clear complexion, maybe just some minor scarring, as the ingredients are decent. But in my personal opinion, this would work better as a foundation rather than a cushion.
The puff application is tricky, and it tends to get patchy, so I would suggest using a brush instead.
If I get the chance, I'll try using this again in the summer and add an update to my review.