Why this compact, high coverage foundation is everything

Company 10 steps for skin care not the only Korean import that is rocking the beauty scene. The compact cushions with their highly pigmented formulas and velvety smooth applicators also made an impression! While there are plenty of compact cushion foundations out there, one we can't get enough of is Lancôme's new Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation. See below why this highly-coverage yet light-as-air foundation is our go-to this summer.

At a recent Lancôme event, I received a sample of the brand's latest foundation, available this August, and have been reaching for it ever since. This unique, compact cushion foundation provides coverage of a powder-tolerant liquid foundation and the light, airy coverage of a tinted moisturizer, making it perfect for the hot, humid summer months when you want to look great, not greasy. . Another reason why this foundation is indispensable in summer (and all year round)? It contains SPF 50, so not only can it hide sun damage—read: dark spots and discoloration—but it can also help prevent new ones from appearing. A win-win!

Custom oil-free foundations—14 shades in total—luxuriantly hydrate skin for a matte yet hydrated look that's perfect for both the boardroom and the prom. Its thick and creamy gel-liquid formula is encapsulated in an ultra-absorbent pad covered in an innovative mesh. When tapped with the applicator pad, the formula filters through the mesh and the consistency becomes more fluid, helping you get a better, more even and natural application that blends perfectly with your complexion. Its micro-pigments help to hide imperfections on the surface of the skin, while its cooling effect upon application creates the basis for truly long-lasting wear.

To use, lightly pat applicator with velvety pad over cushion mesh. Then apply the pad on the face, starting from the center and blending out to the edges.