The best BB cushion compacts to try in 2022

Pure Radiant Protection Aqua Glow Cushion Foundation, $52, NARS

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If you’re in the market for something more than just coverage, there’s NARS’s Pure Radiant Protection Aqua Glow Cushion Foundation. Lending skin an even glow, it also hydrates while offering protection from environmental aggressors such as pollution and blue light with its 360 Defense Complex.

Black Cushion, $75, HERA

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Developed with the brand’s Magnet-fit Powder, which resists oxidation and improves adherence to skin, HERA’s Black Cushion promises to be budge-proof for 24 hours.

Zero Cushion, $44, Rom&nd at Aamazon

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A medium coverage, lightweight cushion compact with a semi-matte finish, the Zero Cushion has a long-lasting effect that wears well throughout the door, without making you feel like you have a ton of makeup on your skin. The coverage is buildable and doubles up as a concealer as well.

Ultra Le Teint Longwear Touch Foundation, $93, Chanel

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If shine is your issue, reach for Chanel’s Ultra Le Teint Longwear Touch Foundation, which is formulated to absorb excess sebum and give a fresh matte finish that lasts up to 12 hours.

Timetreasure Radiance Serum Cushion, $145, Sulwhasoo

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Chocked full of skincare ingredients, the Timetreasure Radiance Serum Cushion is the perfect cushion for those who experience skin dehydration or just want makeup that does more than just cover up flaws. It contains the key ingredient Red Treasure which is derived from red pine, known to improve cellular repair and reduce inflammation.

The formula also contains sodium hyaluronate, which locks in hydration while keeping skin plump.

Ultimate Glow Cushion Foundation, $93, Burberry Beauty at Sephora

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This hybrid skincare makeup contains white tea extracts and hyaluronic acid to stave off free radical damage while keeping skin hydrated. Its serum-like texture goes on weightlessly like second skin, while light-reflecting powders create a luminous glow.

Diormania Gold Edition Couture Cushion, $98, Dior

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The Dior Forever Couture Perfect Cushion comes in a limited edition Diormania Gold Edition to ring in the New Year. Even though it features a new packaging, you can expect the same high-performing, long-lasting formula. It contains hydrating ingredients, along with pansy and rosehip extracts that protect skin from free radical damage. The fine matte powders and light-reflecting particles within the formula help give skin a luminous matte finish that lasts up to 24 hours.

Propolis Ampule In Cushion, $31.74, CNP Laboratory at Amazon

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Formulated with skin fixer powder that prevents oxidation from dull-looking complexion and provides a long-lasting stay of the make-up base, this is one cushion that provides flawless coverage and effectively covers all imperfections leaving the skin looking natural and flawless. It also contains 99.9% Pure Gold Powder which reflects light, creating a gentle glow and natural shimmery finishing.

Future Skin Cushion Foundation, $195, Chantecaille

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This skincare-makeup hybrid by Chantecaille is perfect for busy women. It’s infused with Bionymph Peptide which helps to boost collagen production for plumper skin, while Botanical Sugars cocoon the skin to shield it against environmental stressors. The water-based formula sits comfortably on the skin while blurring away imperfection. The result is a flawless-looking complexion that still feels and looks like your own skin.

Glow Lasting Cushion, $75, HERA

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The HERA Glow Lasting Cushion helps you create the look of Korean Glass skin. With a blendable formula that contains the Multi-Dimensions Radiant technology, skin’s moisture levels are improved, enhancing skin’s own natural radiance. The improved polyurethane puff not only enhances application but is also eco-friendly, delivering a natural, lit-from-within luminosity to skin.



 

Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid BB Cushion Foundation Compact, $32, Self Beauty at Amazon

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With six types of hyaluronic acids essence and a hydrating serum, this is a liquid foundation which has the extra advantage of being skincare as well. With mineral powder that blurs pores and controls excess oil, this cushion compact is good for all day. It also gives off a dewy and glowy finish, with moisture and jewelry ingredients that help to equalise skin tone and produces a soft illuminating effect.

Tone-Up Cushion, $55.47, NakeUp Face

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For those who are looking to brighten up their complexion, NakeUp Face's cushion will give you the coverage you need while evening out your skin tone. With ingredients such as rice ferment filtrate which helps to correct skin tone and helps brighten the skin as well as  hyaluronic acid to keep the skin hydrated, this cushion works as both makeup and skincare at the same time.



A version of this article was first published in Harper's Bazaar.