I have combination skin and am worried about my pores. I'm a cushion nomad constantly searching for the perfect cushion; please recommend one!

My skin type is combination skin.

I have combination skin, so it lacks moisture but is very oily. Because of this, I didn't used to worry much about wrinkles, but recently, every time I look in the mirror, I keep getting bothered by fine lines and fine lines around my eyes. Also, I feel like my fine lines are getting deeper as I get older, so I'm more concerned about it.

Right now, what worries me more than wrinkles is enlarged pores due to aging.

They say that as you get older, horizontal pores stretch out and turn vertical, making them feel wider.

Lately, every time I look in the mirror, I feel like my pores have gotten wider, so it upsets me and bothers me, and I am worried.

Also, since I have pores, it is difficult because trying to cover them makes my foundation look thick. When I look at my skin after applying makeup, it doesn't feel bright and clean; instead, I feel like I'm so focused on covering the pores that the makeup doesn't seem to adhere well, which is frustrating. The makeup doesn't feel like it adheres to my face, and it feels like it cakes over time.

These days, there are many people using moisturizing cushion products to achieve a natural inner glow makeup look, right?

I don't like dewy cushions. As someone with combination skin, using a dewy cushion doesn't make my skin look moisturized; instead, it gives me an oily, greasy look, so I prefer matte cushions.

But I'm still a cushion nomad.

 

 

I've tried Laneige's Neo Cushion and Espoir Cushion Pro Tailor B Velvet Cover Cushion, which are famous for being good for oily skin. They aren't bad, but I wasn't very satisfied with them.

I find that Laneige's Neo Cushion has decent coverage and adherence, but the shade has a lot of yellow undertones, so my skin tone doesn't look bright and feels a bit dark. Also, if I apply it incorrectly, it doesn't cover my pores and sometimes makes them stand out.

The Espoir Cushion Pro Tailor B Velvet Cover Cushion gives a nice bright skin tone, but the staying power feels a bit weak. By the afternoon, the makeup doesn't break down nicely but rather looks a bit messy, which makes the pore coverage feel poor.

 

 

I have tried various popular cushions from home shopping channels, such as the Iron Wall Girl Cushion, AGE20 Cushion, and Ssangppa Cushion, but I haven't been able to find the exact product I want for pore coverage, longevity, and radiance, so I am still a cushion nomad.

 

[ Before makeup photo of the butterfly zone with the most enlarged pores / Photo of the butterfly zone after applying only cushion foundation once after basic skincare]

 

Are there any people with combination skin like mine who have found their holy grail cushion?

Please recommend a holy grail cushion that makes makeup apply perfectly.

I have fair skin but tend to have redness, so I don't like pink-based cushions. Are there any cushions with a bright tone that aren't pink-based?

I am concerned about my pores, so please recommend a cushion foundation that covers them well and adheres to the skin.

I have combination skin, so my face gets oily over time. Please recommend a cushion foundation with good staying power that breaks down nicely.

I like matte cushions, but even if it isn't matte, please recommend a cushion with good coverage, radiance, adherence, and longevity.

Please also tell me how to make makeup apply well on combination skin.

I struggle with pore coverage every time I do my makeup. I want to break free from being a "cushion nomad" and find my holy grail cushion that makes my makeup look flawless.