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The 14 Best Cushion Foundations For Dewy, Glowing Skin

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  • Cushion foundations are a staple for natural-looking makeup.
  • This Korean beauty product is a liquid foundation-soaked sponge that gives you lightweight coverage.
  • It is perfect for traveling because there’s no possibility of a carry-on mess.

The next time you load up your makeup bag with your favorite foundations to wear on vacation, consider bringing along a cushion foundation compact — you’ll want to thank us later. If you aren’t already familiar with the K-Beauty trend staple, cushion foundations are usually characterized by a sponge that’s soaked with liquid foundation and housed in a plastic container. The sponge, of course, is to be used as the foundation applicator.

The pros of using this type of foundation compact are plentiful: they’re known for being lightweight and easy to apply with the soft applicator; it’s perfect for natural-looking makeup as there are plenty of dewy cushion foundation formulas to try; many are refillable. Not only that, cushion foundations are one of the most travel-friendly makeup products. Meaning you don’t have to worry about opening your carry-on to an explosion of makeup.

Ahead, check out our picks for the best cushion foundations on the market, including affordable options from the drugstore.