A'pieu X Rilakumma Air Fit Cushion XP

Hello guys! I am back! I'm doing a review on the Rilakkuma x A'pieu Air Fit Cushion XP. As you can see, I have this frenzy over cute Korean Cushion compacts, thus, the crazy spending over cushions. 

Packaging

Packaging is very cute. To be honest, this is their selling point for me. It comes in a vibrant yellow box with Rilakumma as the design. The compact also have the same design.

The box includes an extra refill and a puff. I got mine in the shade No. 23 which I think is the darker shade of the two. Korean Cushions tend to be light in shades since most Koreans are very fair. No. 23 for me is not an exact match to my skin color but it's manageable since most cushion foundations oxidize. 

This is how the inside looks like. There is a small compartment for the puff. The puff design is really adorable. It has the face of Rilakkuma all over. 

This is the cushion foundation itself. As I've said earlier I got the shade No. 23. The shade looks dark but when on the face, it's really light. 

Background on my skin

I am an NC30 to NC35 for MAC. Although I am leaning towards NC30 now. I have normal to dry skin. 

Product testing 

This is my bare face without any primers or moisturizers. 

And this is my face with the A'pieu Air Fit Cushion XP. 

Thoughts

I like the finish of the foundation. It's semi-matte. It's easy to apply. It doesn't crease and it's not patchy. Plus I think the shade is an okay match with my skintone. It also balanced the redness and dark spots which is another plus. Overall, I like the product. 

Would you repurchase: I would probably just repurchase the refill :) 

Would I recommend it to others: Yes! If you have a light skin tone, I highly recommend it.

Product Rundown:

What: Rilakkuma X A'pieu Air Fit Cushion XP

Where to Buy: Korean Depart, TesterKorea or if you live in the Philippines you can buy it from the SMYLEE group

Price: PHP950 (US$20.21)

Shades: 21 and 23 

Product Finish: Semi-Matte 

First Impression: A'pieu Air Fit Nude Foundation

Hello Guys! I am back with another review. This time, I'll be reviewing a product from the Korean brand A'pieu. The product that I'll be reviewing is the A'pieu Air Fit Nude Foundation. 

Disclaimer: This product was not sponsored in any way. This was bought by me for the purpose of research.

 

As you can guess, aside from looking into liquid lipsticks, I have been on the hunt for the perfect foundation. For the months of June and July alone, I think I already have bought 5 to 6 liquid foundations. 

Packaging 

- Packaging of the product is simple. Product is inside a plastic cylinder with a dropper top. It contains 18g of product which is equivalent to only 0.60 FL.OZ.  It's not the standard amount since you get 1 FL OZ/30 ML for a standard liquid foundation. 

Product Materials

Since I cannot read Korean language, I opted to do a little research of the elements that make the foundation and I found out that it contains mineral water, water essence, plant oil, Apple mint extract and rose water plant extract. 

Claims

The product claims that it will give you a soft skin look, it will cover skin blemishes and will sooth your skin because of the aloe vera element. 

How to use

- Shake Well 

- Use puff or hands and apply gently on the skin. 

This is how it looked like when I applied it on my face. 

A little bit of background

I have normal to dry skin. I'm NC35. Korean foundations usually have 2 shades (no.21 and no.23). I choose shade 23 because it's darker than 21. 

As you can see, it did some color correction and covered some of the dark spots on my skin. It gave a dewy finish on my skin which is a plus for me. It also doesn't have a flash back when taking pictures which is another plus. Though being nc35, the shade looks a little bit light. Although I have noticed that it is a trend in Korea that their foundation doesn't really match their skin tone. 

Pros 

- lightweight foundation 

- dewy finish 

- no harmful ingredients 

- has soothing factor 

- covers dark spots and blemishes 

- travel size 

- you only need a few drops to get full-coverage 

- cheap compared to other makeup brands 

Neutral 

- has a scent but it begins to diminish once applied on the skin 

- product amount is small but I think size doesn't matter because a small amount will give you enough coverage 

Cons

- only has 2 shades (no.21 and no.23), not suitable for women of color 

- not readily available in the Philippine Market (no physical store unlike Etude House, Tony Moly, Banila Co., etc.) 

- if you do not do proper hydration (toner, Essence, serum, primer) prior to putting on the foundation, it would look patchy 

- dries up fast, you need to work fast in blending the product, I find using the brush and then working with a beauty blender better than using your hands. 

Would i repurchase it? 

I probably will repurchase for back-up. I like the foundation although it's a bit too light for me

Would I recommend it to others? 

Yes! Highly recommend it to those who have normal to dry skin. Even those with oily skin because when it dries, it kinda dries with a powdery texture and it sticks to your face. Plus it has a luminous effect. 

Product Rundown

Product Name: A'pieu Air Fit Nude Foundation 

Price: PHP282 or US$6 

Where to Buy: if you live outside South Korea, you can buy it from TesterKorea or Korean Depart 

If you live in the Philippines, you can get it from Yuri Ji of Korean Cosmetics Supplier PHILIPPINES 

Shades: Shade 21 (Light) Shade 23 (Light Beige)