MOONSHOT Micro Setting Fit Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++ Review

Or also known as "The BlackPink Cushion" after K-pop singing group idol, "BlackPink LISA" said it to be her staple in her make-up routine. Not only that, but this brand seems to cater all the girls from BlackPink group.

Lisa Manoban for Moonshot Cosmetics ©YG Entertainment Republic of Korea

The word spread quickly as the sales goes high up for Moonshot cosmetics, K-pop fans are really raving for this product, it became one of the most best-selling make-up item in the Korean cosmetic market. They've been awarded for being the "Glowpick consumer's choice" by this year of 2018

I'm going to attest to it's efficiency but first, let's take a look at its claims:

Easy as eating a cake should be, right? But don't fret, we'll look more into details.

But first, Impressions

Packaging:

What makes a product attract more consumers? Packaging, of course! No wonder why it makes such a rave among teens. The Space theme speaks for itself, the product must be "Out-of-this-world".

Clearly, I don't understand Korean, that makes it more out-of-this-world for me

Left side of the box, It has mixed phrases of English, which i still don't understand what it says. What's important is, it perfectly told where the ingredient list located.

Im unable to decipher Korean however, they DID include an English Instructions on putting re-fillers inside, which is also important.

Im really living to it's Sparkly Holographic theme! It's so mesmerizing.

What also makes it better for me is this angled cushion puff applicator. It makes it easier to reach your under eyes and nose edges while you pat it on your face. I've not seen this many in other BB cushions I've tried.

There's not much relevant information or special instructions to gather, using it it's just as easy putting your daily face powder.

JUST ARRIVED! Peep at the little Astronaut

The Ranges of Shades

I've got bad news for you, this product does not come in a wide variety of shade ranges.

They only come in:

• Ivory #101 (Very pale toned and slightly pinkish undertone)

• Beige #201 (Slightly pale with cool undertone)

• Honey #301 (Very warm nude tone)

Each one of them has it's very own Ingredient listings:

• Micropitch Cushion #101 Bamboo water, Cyclopentasiloxane, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), hexylhexyl methoxycinnamate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, butyleneglycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, eptyl hexyldisilate, phage-8 dimethicone, (CI 77019), Dimethicone, Silica, Cotton Powder, Cetylpiperazine / Piperazine-10/1 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycerin, But are not limited to, lactose, lactose, sucrose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, But are not limited to, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, lactose, (CI 77492), red iron oxide (CI 77491), black iron oxide (CI 77499), ceramide 3,1,2-hexanediol, cholesterol, arginine, phytosterol, disodium iodide, phenoxyethanol, fragrance, yellow iron oxide )

•Micropitch Cushion #201 Bamboo water, Cyclopentasiloxane, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), ethyl hexylmethoxycinnamate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, butyleneglycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, eiclohexylsalicylate, phage-8 dimethicone, (CI 77019), Dimethicone, Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Silica, Cotton Flour, Cetyl Phosphate / Phosphite-10 / 1 dimethicone, dipropylene glycol, magnesium sulfate, caprylylmethicone, dimethicone / vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, diphenyl dimethicone, purified water, stearic acid, alumina, distearammonium hectorite, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polycaprolactone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polycaprolactone, Car Ride, phospholipids, ceramides 3,1,2- hexanediol, cholesterol, arginine, phytosterol, disodium this dithiol this, phenoxyethanol, spices, red iron oxide (CI 77491), black iron oxide (CI 77499)

•Micropitch Cushion #301 Bamboo water, Cyclopentasiloxane, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), ethyl hexylmethoxycinnamate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, butyleneglycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, eiclohexylsalicylate, phage-8 dimethicone, (CI 77019), dimethicone, silica, cotton powder, cetylpyridyl / piperidine-10,10-dihydroxypyrrolidone, methylene methacrylate crosspolymer, butyleneglycol, glycerin, niacinamide, 1 dimethicone, dipropylene glycol, magnesium sulfate, caprylylmethicone, dimethicone / vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, diphenyl dimethicone, purified water, stearic acid, alumina, distearammonium hectorite, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polycaprolactone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polycaprolactone, Car Ride, phospholipids, ceramides 3,1,2- hexanediol, cholesterol, arginine, phytosterol, disodium this dithiol this, phenoxyethanol, spices, red iron oxide (CI 77491), black iron oxide (CI 77499)

The base Ingredients seems to be identical except for the pigments to make it different from the rest.

For olive/tan-to-dark skin, i won't be recommending this to you although, you can find a way to make this work for you if you really want this badly. If you use this as a tinted sunblock before putting your right shade of foundation. It works wonders!

I know so because i tried it for myself.

I did notice that Korean cosmetics don't usually comes out with a lot or ranges of shades when it comes to conceal and foundation it's probably because most of them caters to yellow to pink undertones with cool skin toned and pale toned women.

I chose #201 in Beige. It's really hard to tell whether what suits my skin tone since they don't come in a lot of shade ranges. Fortunately, this looks very close to my skin tone.

Peel of its sticker before using along with the tiny guy written in the sticker.

(you can also use the excess on the seal first before patting from the cushion)

The reason why it doesn't probably comes out with a lot of ranges

"Product Specifications: Available for all skin types "

Well technically, BB cream stands for "Blemish Balm" which means it's a beauty cream with a slight tint like a foundation and eventually evens out your blemishes from your skin as you use these type of products and acts like a sunblock. A

A Sunblock is one of the main function of a BB or a CC (Color Correction) Creams. We all know that generally, a sunblock doesn't come with a color range like a foundation should. Since BB creams usually acts your foundation + sunblock, putting a lot of pigments with sunblock together won't coordinate to its sun-blocking properties, it will allow UV rays to penetrate your skin. So which is probably why it wouldn't come out with a lot of ranges of shades.

Let's check it out

I used the excess from the seal and pat it with the angled applicator and as you can see, the back of my hand instantly became smoother.

The claims said it to be:

•Brightening, Anti-Ageing, UV Protection with SPF 50+ PA+++

•A weightless adherence by Microfit Technology

•Water Cooling (Infused wit 10ppm of aqualicia extract to hydrate your dry skin.)

Unlike any other cushion, this cushion holds you make-up in place immediately tot he application.

This cushion holds your makeup in place for a long time without trace of makeup

A weightless fountadion provides smooth full coverage with zero clumping.

...Semi-matte foundation instantly smooth your skin without stickiness

Without the BB cushion

I chose this side that has the only dark spot on my face, red marks and visible pores.

With BB cushion (no setting powder)

It instantly blurs my pores and evens out my skin tone

Although, it was a bit pale at first pat on the face but wait for the color to "settle" (not in an oxidizing way) it DID hide my red spots, blur my pores even though i didn't put moisturizer, primer and/or I didn't have a lot of expectation from this BB compact but what the heck, now it's a staple for me. Maybe for quick "no make-up" make-up routine, that should be it. besides, i don't like having too much foundation on my face i don't like the idea where it makes me think my skin couldn't breathe. This is perfect for everyday use, if you like putting high-coverage make-up i don't think you can rely on this alone. You will definitively be needing a concealer for this if you have dark spots.

After 5 hours of wear with Laura Mercier Loose Translucent setting powder

Get to the point

Rate: ☻☻☻☻☺/5

Well, i didn't really have any expectations for this product, its just for me that some of the claims are exaggerated, the "Cooling effect" is probably true but that's just because when you're applying it on your face. When you pat it, though it gives you that supple effect, i don't see anything special when you apply it, it's just what other BB cushion feels like. Gives you that dewy, brightening effect just what like applying sunblock feels like but-- lighter. The coverage is average, build-able but not really opaque like a "Full-coverage" make-up should be as. The angled puff applicator is very convenient! I'll give you that. And the Holographic cover on the compact makes it easier to detect inside your purse in case you needed a quick mirror check.

I'm not really disappointed with the product, it's a so-so for me.

💡 Tips: Set it with a very fine loose powder (i.e.: Innisfree no sebum powder, Laura Mercier Translucent powder and/or RCMA no color powder not compact powder or foundation otherwise, it'll become cake-y if you have oily skin) may it be colorless or not, it makes it more smoother and last through, well not really entire day but more like for 6 to 8 hours with no touch-ups kind of lasting power

My skin is combination (oily T-zone and dry) my T-zone oils up quickly from the rest of my face, i figured this will be good for dry to normal skin and if your oily, try not to set it with foundation compact

Will i re-purchase? YES

Regarding the ingredients list, it might not be as relevant as trying it out, if you have any concerns and questions regarding the Ingredient listings, you can shoot an E-mail Moonshot company itself:

E-mail (Overseas) : moonshotglobal@codecosme.com E-mail (Korea) : jjchoi@codecosme.com

Purchase the product!

https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/moonshot-micro-setting-fit-cushion-option/1536219008/