Roxy:

This new cushion formula from Sisley provides the complexion I've always dreamed of. As a 22-year-old with dry skin, I struggle with finding foundations that can simultaneously give a dewy finish while being lightweight with decent coverage and staying power. My usual go-to is the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation because it's lightweight and has a natural-looking finish, but this Sisley cushion is next level. The first time I tried it, I was going on a date that would lead to a few more drinks, and with the nature of bar-hopping, I often neglect the check-up and touch-up routine. Seeing as this is a formula that promises an ultra dewy finish, I was hesitant to use it for a purpose that required longevity, but through the CC crew, I've heard that Sisley is top of the charts when it comes to foundations - and it did not disappoint.

After application and settling, the skin has a pretty luminosity, slightly more glowy than a satin finish. A complimenting cream blush, cream contour, and a light dusting of finishing powder suit perfectly with the foundation. I was pleased that the product covered my matte finish sunscreen beautifully. I have no idea how it will behave with a shiny sunscreen, but I suspect you will at the very least need a matte primer to control the shine. I worry a lot about my foundations oxidising over the day, and I genuinely believe this foundation gets better over the wear. After a few weeks of use, this foundation hasn't irritated my sensitive skin, thanks to its skincare infusion. Instead, my skin is simply healthier.


Georgia:

I have been a Sisley fan since first trying the Phyto Teint Ultra Eclat Foundation (You can read my review on Chatty Chums). It has the perfect coverage, a flawless finish and has seamlessly become my everyday go-to, so it’s a hard one to beat!

My preferred formulas are lightweight and luminous. I personally stay away from any heavy full-coverage foundations, purely because of how they sit on my face during the day and eventually cake. It’s great to be able to build coverage as you need it, and then top up at the end of the day without ruining what you have built underneath. This is where the Phyto-Blanc Le Cushion comes into play.

The foundation has medium coverage to blur the appearance of any blemishes but is incredibly glowy. As the formula set into my skin, the glow subsided into a nice radiance overall - so nothing to be concerned about if ‘glazed donut’ isn’t quite your thing! I wore it all day while running errands with very minimal transfer onto my mask, and then did a quick top up at a friend's place before heading out to dinner. I added a little more foundation on-top of my morning layer, and it blended well - no one noticed I’d added extra, which is a great thing!

And something to add: To my surprise, the cushion which accompanies the compact did a great job. I sometimes find that a brush or sponge provided by the brand is more of an afterthought, but that definitely isn’t the case here. If I was at home, I might opt for my beauty blender, but I was still happy with the cushion.