Karadium Fitting Cover Mesh Cushion SPF30 PA++ (#21 Light Beige)
26-03-2019

The inside of the cushion is different from the cushions that we normally know. Instead of a sponge, we have a net above the product. At first I didn't understand why a net was chosen, but when I pressed the puff once I understood why. The fact is that the entire clue of a cushion is to apply the product with a puff and the puff is very important in a cushion, because this is the applicator that will bring coverage in few layers. This puff is slightly smaller in size compared to most puffs that I come across in cushions and it's quite thick. It would make this product absorb more if it came in the normal classic cushion shape.

Since this is a net, it's very important to know that you shouldn't press too hard. Otherwise too much product will come out. With a single press, you fill almost the entire sponge (see 4th photo). The net will then lower more and more until the product is completely used up. So you can easily keep track of when the product runs out.

The smell of this product is delicious. I smelled a very famous flower in it ... Chamomile. Oh ... Really ... You should smell this cushion sometime ^.^

I have not yet put the product on my face in the pictures below. I had a birthday party last Saturday from a friend of mine who happens to be the husband of my best friend. So it was also the perfect time to test this cushion. ^.^

My skin is less stressed than a few days ago from Saturday. Back then I had some dry spots. Including my chin and cheeks. Fortunately I haven't had this since the weather got a little better and the wind is less strong now. It's finally spring. My favorite flowers bloom for a few more weeks and it just gets a lot better. The sun makes me intensely happy ^.^

Then I applied the product and with one layer alone I managed to cover almost my entire face. It also covered my natural redness with one layer! I had to add a small layer more to my nose, though. So all my redness around my nose was covered! When I saw that I was like "WOW!"

Eventually I started to prepare for the birthday party. I kept my outfit fairly simple and typically Sabrina. I was wearing a black lace shirt with long sleeves, dark blue skinny jeans, black ankle boots, dark makeup, long earrings and I had put my bangs aside with bobby pins. I didn't want it hanging loose. In addition, I have to go to the hairdresser in a few weeks. Then the bangs is nicely in place, so that it no longer hangs. Don't mind my outgrowth btw. This is also getting done after I have been to the hairdresser's ^.^

Makeup routine:
Face: Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cream + It's Skin Collagen Nutrition Eye Cream + the cushion
Cheeks: Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder in 02 "Sunny"

Eyes: Etude House Play Color Eyes Wine Party Palette - Mature Oak Barrel + Dress Code: Bling (Golden glitter color from the palette)
Eyelashes: L'Oréal Paris Miss Baby Roll Mega Volume Mascara
Eyebrows: Etude House Play Color Eyes Wine Party Palette - The Last Leaf + L'Oréal Paris Brow Artist Plumper in Medium/Dark
Lips: HEMA Soft Matt Lipbalm in no. 11 

10 hours later
11 degrees Celsius
(Unfortunately, I can't remember if it was really fresh, because I did have two good drinks so my body temperature went up. In addition, I wore a thin sweater and cardigan over my outfit, so I felt warmer on the way home. I went home by public transport, so I went into the night air anyway! I think if I'm right I was home that evening at 11:20 PM and I wasn't in bed until 00:30 the next day XD)

The product weared off a lot from my cheekbones and around my nose. My natural redness was visible again at the end of the day. Especially around the nose, but on my forehead, chin and under my cheeks, the product still looked like it was in the beginning. The product has held up well for 10 hours! I was very surprised!

Karadium has made us promises about this cushion. I will now go through those promises with you and I will indicate what is and/or not true :)

1. This durable, moist tension pad offers excellent coverage that perfectly conceals large pores and stains for up to 24 hours. - TRUE
   This cushion does wonders when it comes to covering large pores. I have had large pores for as long as I can remember and it's difficult to find makeup that doesn't settle in or makes it stand out. I have personally accepted my bad skin for years, including my pores. So I'm not uncertain about the fact that I have very difficult skin that is prone to acne in both spring and summer, but I can well imagine that there are enough women and men around who feel insecure about it. This cushion helps to remove the uncertainty, because you can see in the zoom in photo that it's covering up the pores.
2. With the help of Centella Asiatic extract and chamomile flower extract, this cushion helps to control sebum secretion, to balance the skin and at the same time to offer soothing benefits. - TRUE
   I didn't have a breakout at all and it didn't feel strange on my face either. In addition, I didn't have to use any powder. The whole product gave a very nice finish!
3. Suitable for all skin types, including oily skin. - TRUE
   I have combination skin which can be on the dry side that is acne prone in spring and summer. I usually look for facial makeup that makes me look healthier. I usually never look at the finish. I can have both dewy and matt, but that's different per person. Someone who has oily skin definitely doesn't want dewy and someone who has dry skin definitely doesn't want a matt! This cushion has no distinction between dewy and matt. It's also not 50/50. It has a soft powder finish with a very healthy glow. It doesn't adhere to dry spots, doesn't stick to fine lines and is completely non-drying. So this is indeed a cushion that will suit any skin type!

Personal opinion and score
This cushion really blown me over. I never thought I could fall in love with a cushion so quickly. I really tried a lot of cushions in the past (before I had my blog) and there was not a single cushion that blew me over. Except for the oil-control cushion of The Face Shop, but unfortunately I cannot use it throughout the year. The coverage is already perfect, but you can easily build it up with a second layer. Like I did to the nose. The entire application process was flawless. This is really a very good cushion! A few things that I don't like about this cushion is that it has no refill and it only comes in two shades. So when the product is finished then you can throw away the beautiful container and get a new one, but if you also like to make cushions yourself. Then I would definitely save it if you think this is a nice container. I really recommend this cushion for every skin type and especially for women who, just like me, have large pores and want to cover this. I give this cushion a 9.5/10!