[REVIEW] Age 20’s Essence Cover Pact Original

To be honest, it wasn’t in my intention to buy Age 20’s cushion since I have already ordered H+ cushion online and was waiting for it to arrive. But the sale lady was so good at promoting this product that in the end I couldn’t help myself and still decided to purchase it (where is my self-control at time like this……..yeah, I didn’t have one to begin with (＞ω＜))

This product has two variations – pink latte (pink based) and white latte (white based). Since I bought the latter one, my review today will be about the white latte version.

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Packaging

The product comes in a white box with an image of the cushion compact and its basic information. When I unboxed the product, I found there one empty case, two refills and two puffs.  You needed to manually put together the cushion compact though, but it’s easy-peasy. No worries. The cushion itself is so pretty! It got a silver body and a white cover, which had an alphabet and number marking (A,G,E, 2,0) on it with its full name on the top.

Shade

It got three shade ranges – #13, #21, #23. The one I have is #21. This time I got the right undertone but the wrong shade! I looked so anemic with this shade, I thought I was going to buy myself some iron supplements!! (Okay, I’m exaggerating). A little contouring and bronzer will do the magic.

Sunscreen

SPF 50+/ PA +++

Oxidation

It does oxidizes, but only a little – half a shade? You actually won’t be able to notice it.

Application

This product is powder foundation type of cushion. As you can  seen in a picture below, it has a beautiful marble like pattern. I had such a hard time to dip the puff in it. It was the same dilemma I had when I was facing a beautifully crafted cake and had to eat it. Sigh. I did what I had to ಥ_ಥ (dear cushion, your sacrifice won’t be in vain). It had an easy application. Just like with YSL cushion, you had to be careful with the strength or else you’ll end up with too much product on the applicator. Two dips was enough to cover the whole face (I like more a nature look). What I found really interesting was the fact, that when you kept lightly rubbing, the powder foundation started to moisturize! It was supposed to be because of the moisture essence inside the cushion. Also, when I was applying this product on face, there was a nice cooling effect that was accompanying it. It was similar to  spraying a water mist on your face on summer days when it was awfully hot.

Coverage

It has a medium coverage, so it hides pretty well my imperfections like pimples, acne marks and scars, though not completely since it has more like a natural finish. There’s minimal creasing – maybe just around the nose and on some dry parts on face (if you’re not meeting people, who tends to intensively look at you, then it’s perfectly alright)

Finish

It has a dewy finish, so I used setting powder as I don’t fancy shiny look. The foundation feels very lightweight (almost non-existing), has brightening effect and is quite moisturizing. Throughout the day, it will kind of adapt to your skin and start to look even more natural.

(close up of chin area)

Lasting power

This cushion foundation lasted 4 – 4.5 hours. Interestingly enough, I didn’t feel any oiliness on my face. It was when I went to check myself in mirror did I realize that I was shiny.

My impression

On overall, if I ignored the fact that I looked a tad bit pale, my skin never looked better! It was so plump and radiant! Now I wish it was the right shade so I could admire myself even more lol. If this cushion was my shade and lasted a little bit longer, then age 20’s cushion would be definitely my most favorite cushion foundation or make up product ever.