Always oily? This skincare-infused cushion is just what you need

Choosing the right foundation is one of the best decisions you'll make when it comes to your beauty routine. The foundation that suits your skin and lifestyle best will not only enhance your look, it'll also make you feel comfortable in your (made-up) skin. Admit it, we all don't want to be looking in the mirror incessantly just to check our make-up is okay.

If you have oily skin, picking a foundation with a matte base is the way to go. This is because it dries down with a silky, satiny finish and is therefore able to reduce the appearance of pores and other imperfections. Matte foundations aren't shiny and tend to last for a long time. So you can still achieve that coveted dewy look but with your pores smoothed over and any excess sebum soaked in.

However, not all matte foundations are created equal. Some tend to be heavy and cakey, thus giving your face an unsightly and uneven look. Because they are created for full coverage, it's easy to apply too much foundation and end up with a cakey look.

The Matte Glow Cushion foundation by Burberry Beauty is a lightweight formula that looks after your skin too. It is made with a hydration concentrate to offer up to 12 hours of comfortable wear. An iteration of this product, Burberry Ultimate Glow Cushion, recently won the Her World Editor's Choice Award for Best Brightening Cushion Foundation. And this version is just as impressive.

This product doesn't just make slapping on foundation effortless and appealing – it's also good for your skin. It contains two powerful active ingredients – bamboo powder and silk-cotton tree flower extract. Bamboo powder helps to absorb excess oil, resulting in an instant mattifying effect. This is further enhanced by the silk-cotton tree flower extract, which helps to rebalance your skin and preserve the foundation's mattifying properties while providing continuous hydration.

Both these ingredients work together to instantly mattify your complexion for up to 10 hours. Plus, they rebalance and improve your skin over time, by increasing its hydration levels by 25% after six hours of application.

The foundation is also infused with Burberry’s unique blend of natural-origin ingredients to protect your skin. Rosa Damascena and Darjeeling tea leaf extract are known for their antioxidant and anti-pollution properties. And Vitamin F from safflower oil strengthens the skin barrier, resulting in moisture-locking power.

The Burberry Matte Glow Cushion foundation gives you buildable medium to full coverage. It is also sweat and transfer-resistant, making it ideal for Singapore's hot and humid weather. Your face will have a natural matte finish all day long, making you look fresh and flawless. All you have to do is sweep it over your skin using the professional applicator after your daily skincare ritual. And use it for touch-ups during the day or night too.

The foundation is packaged in a gorgeous case. The gold cushion case is detailed with Burberry’s iconic check pattern, giving it a touch of luxury. Your friends will be envious when you whip it out of your handbag for touch-ups when you're out-and-about.

Burberry Matte Glow Cushion is available in six luminous matte shades, in both warm and cool tones. The refills come in two shades – Fair Warm No 10 & Fair Cool No 20.

Available on Sephora.sg and at Sephora ION Orchard and BHG Bugis Junction.