TIR TIR Cushion Foundations

Where I got it

The egg-shaped cushion foundation is nothing new on the internet, it has been viral on TikTok as a high coverage cushion foundation that looks seamless on the skin and is super lightweight and natural-looking. I am usually not big on cushion foundations for some reason, I prefer liquid foundation. However, while I was shopping on StyleKorean and they were on sale, I decided to pick up a full version and a mini version just to try.

I got these from StyleKorean for USD $12 and $20. Turns out to be around NZD $32 and $20. StyleKorean only stocks 3 shades and 23N Sand being the deepest available.

What I got

I picked up the TIR TIR My Glow Cream Cushion (SPF30) (18g) and a mini version of the Mask Fit Red Cushion (SPF40)(4.5g). Usually these cushion foundations comes with a refill, but these did not and for approx. NZD $32, it turns out this cushion is around $53 for 30g of product. That’s not expensive, but also not cheap. Anyway, let’s get to the cushions.

TIR TIR currently has 7 types of cushion foundations (according to coverage):

• Pink compact (Mask Fit All Cover Cushion SPF50+) – smooth matte finish, high coverage so you don’t need a concealer.
• Red compact (Mask Fit Red Cushion SPF40+) – semi-matte finish, high coverage and long-lasting.
• Crystal compact (Mask Fit Crystal Mesh Cushion SPF50+) – mesh type cushion, dewy finish with lasting finish.
• Blue compact (Mask Fit Cool Cushion SPF50+) –  latest creation, tone-up shade with a semi-matte finish.
• Silver compact (Mask Fit Aura Cushion SPF30+)  –  sheer to medium coverage, moisturising version with semi-dewy finish. Great for mature skin.
• Black compact (Mask Fit Cushion SPF50+) – sheer coverage for a bare skin look, natural matte finish, lightweight and long-lasting.
• White compact (My Glow Cream Cushion SPF30+) – moisturising and sheer coverage with a glowy finish.

Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation 23N Sand (mini) ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR GLASS SKIN – Hydration, UV protection, and a flawless canvas. INTENSE HYDRATION – Essence-type skincare base provides intense hydration with a lightweight and non-greasy formula. WEIGHTLESS FEEL – Weightless sensation with our lightweight and non-greasy formula.  LONG-LASTING RADIANCE – Tone-up essence ensures your radiant look remains fresh and confident from morning till night.  

Ingredients: Water, cyclopentasiloxane, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), trimethylsiloxysilicate, propanediol, iron oxides (ci 77492), isododecane, diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, methyl trimethicone, niacinamide, peg-10 dimethicone, dimethicone, octyldodecanol, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, haematococcus pluvialis oil, hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, rosa rugosa flower extract, pancratium maritimum extract, nymphaea alba flower extract, propolis extract, magnesium sulfate, disteardimonium hectorite, aluminum hydroxide, stearic acid, polyhydroxystearic acid, triethoxycaprylylsilane, alumina, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, isopropyl titanium triisostearate, neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, adenosine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, polymethyl methacrylate, butylene glycol, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, sodium palmitoyl proline, cetearyl dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, astaxanthin, potassium sorbate, fragrance(parfum), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77499).

My Glow Cream Cushion Foundation SPF30 PA++ (23N Sand) SEMI-GLOW PERFECTION – The ideal balance between dewy and matte with our semi-glow finish. Enriched with patented white hyaluronic acid, it bestows your skin with a rich, luminous glow, creating the perfect base for a dewy and healthy complexion, even for dry and combination skin. 72-HOUR RADIANT VITALITY – Enduring radiance that emanates from within and lasts an astounding 74 hours. BUILDABLE MOISTURE & COVERAGE – Enhanced with white hyaluronic acid and oak sap, your skin indulges in hydrating coverage, ensuring a bright and revitalized glow. BREATHABLE LUXURY – Our innovative plant-derived Eco Net Film establishes a breathable yet moisture-retaining shield. FOR ALL SKIN TYPES – Rigorous testing guarantees skin-friendliness and non-irritation, providing a soothing makeup experience for all skin types.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Niacinamide, Modified Alcohol, Magnesium Sulfate, Seed Perdyl Extract, Glycosyllium Extract, Sodium Mitoylproline, Alba Water Lily Flower Extract, White Western Truffle Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Diisostearylmalate, Polyglyceryl-3Diiso Stearate, Yellow Iron Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, Silica, Red Iron Oxide, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Butylene Glycerin Cole, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Black Iron Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance

How I find it

Let’s talk about the TikTok-viral Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation SPF40+. This little guy here I’ve got is the mini version and I have very high expectations from all that hype online. It is said to give full coverage with a semi-matte finish. I usually use cushion foundations for their sheer coverage and glowy finish, so I guess I wasn’t ready for this.

First try of this foundation I applied way too much. It looks like I’ve got a mask on and I looked hideous. I wiped it all off and tried again. I pressed the applicator into the cushion once and then wiped it on my face. Then I blended it out by patting. The foundation went a long day and I only went back to the compact once to add coverage to my cheeks. Then all I had to do is blend everything in! Immediately after application my skin looked great and the finish is semi-matte. I think most k-beauty cushions would not give you a solid-matte finish, so even though this is on the matte side of the spectrum, it is still a natural matte.

I purposely did not use any primers underneath to see how it holds up, but I can say that is did wear exceptionally well. I have used this during the week and the weekend. On days I go to work I put on makeup at around 7am and I remove it at around 8pm at night. I would be in the office for work for 4 hours, then out and about running errands, picking up the kids and then it would be housework until the kids go to bed. At the end of the day I still see foundation on my skin, but it did wear off around my chin area where I would touch unconsciously. It would’ve been an easy touch up anyway, but my skin did not feel dry or oily, nor did the foundation get into pores and fine lines, so it wore off gradually, not in patches.

Next, the My Glow Cream Cushion Foundation SPF30+. This is a dewy finish cushion foundation with medium coverage. I only press down into the cushion once and apply to the entire face and use another press for specific areas to acheive better coverage only where I need it. I would say I prefer this for daily wear because I like a sheer to medium coverage with a more natural, dewy finish compared to a higher coverage and matte foundation. Even though Mask Fit Red is not heavy or cakey, you can see that you are wearing foundation. 

One thing I noticed is that the same shade between Mask Fit Red and My Glow Cream looks quite different – see below. My Glow is cooler and lighter than Mask Fit Red. On the back of my hand Mask Fit Red looks like a better fit, but my hand is a little darker than my face so My Glow Cream actually matches my face a lot better.

Overall

Both of the TIR TIR cushion foundations I’ve tried are pretty good. The Red compact is definitely the best coverage with natural finish. It is not an undetectable foundation, but it looks very natural and not drying on the skin. The shade range has improved I have heard, so there are more deeper shade options. The White compact however is my favourite out of the 2. The white compact gives a more sheer to medium coverage and a more dewy coverage. I actually prefer this type of skin finish more if the weather isn’t too hot and humid.

The shape of the compact actually makes a lot of sense and the mini compact is so good for touch-up on the go. However, the one thing that I don’t like about cushion foundation is that I find it hard to control how much product I get from the cushion everytime I press the applicator in. I prefer to squeeze out product on the back of my hand and be able to see exactly how much I am using. I can also gauge how much product I have left. Cushion foundations tends to dry up faster than I can use them up as well. Do you have any tips? Have you tried the TIR TIR cushion foundations and how did you find it?