Korean dramas and pop music have garnered global attention, and so has K-Beauty. And for a reason: innovation. Think ombre lips, glass skin, and undereye shimmers– Korean beauty has indeed become a craze that has gone beyond its local borders. As such, cushion foundation is that one product from K-Beauty born out of the need to apply base makeup in a more convenient manner, while achieving radiant, lustrous skin. Using a cushion foundation to achieve glass skin or transparent makeup can be super fun. That is, if you can find one with a perfect shade that suits you.

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It has always been a struggle for a lot of black and morena beauties to find the right cushion compacts for their stunning skin tones. Majority of Korean beauty brands only produce lighter shades for those with fair skin tone. That was until beauty expert Grace Okafor revolutionized the game. The immigration of the Nigerian beauty mogul to Seoul, South Korea resulted to a remarkable change within the K-Beauty industry, which has produced shades of cushion foundation that cater to those with melanin-filled skin. All thanks to her brainchild: Dr. GIO Cosmetics.

Those who belong in the darker skin shade category can finally achieve luminous Korean glass skin as the Ultra 7 Brightening Foundation Cushion ($34.99, or ₱1,756.24) has finally made its way to the public! Aside from its variety of shades, this cushion foundation’s key ingredients consist of shea butter, centella asiatica, and vitamin C for moisturizing and anti-aging benefits. It also has hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, adenosine, and collagen for a clear, youthful, glossy skin. The Ultra 7 Brightening Foundation Cushion also contains SPF 50+, which serves as a layer of sun protection on top of your makeup finish.

Ultra 7 Brightening Foundation Cushion at $34.99, or ₱1,756.24. Shop here.
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Luminous skin with this K-Beauty product Ultra 7 Brightening Foundation Cushion by Dr. GIO Cosmetics

The cushion foundation by Dr. GIO Cosmetics is praised for its buildable formulation that offers medium to full coverage. Indeed, there’s no need for filters as you can get that poreless, airbrush makeup finish with a few dabs.

Picking out the perfect shade while shopping for skincare and makeup products no longer poses a problem for morenas, as the brand’s site is very interactive. If you have trouble finding your shade, simply taking a short quiz will help you know your skin color better. To know more about your skin tone as well as the right shade for you, take the quiz right here.

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This innovation by Dr. GIO Cosmetics has indeed expanded the scope of the Korean beauty industry by no longer remaining focused on customers with fair, white complexion. Such a transformation indeed breaks the barriers by catering to a more diversified types of skin tones and beauties. As a loyal K-beauty follower, I hope to see more products like this shift away from the status quo. In the near future, we can indeed say there’s inclusivity in K-Beauty, and I think that’s super cool!

To know more about Dr. GIO Cosmetics, you may visit https://drgiocosmetics.com.

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