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A Complete Guide to Cezanne's New "Serum Cushion Foundation"

かずのすけ · ▶ 17:58 · 2 min read
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Overview

Cezanne's hugely popular cushion foundation has been revamped and relaunched as the "Serum Cushion Foundation." Cosmetic chemist Kazunosuke breaks down the ingredients and features of this product, which keeps its gentle, low-irritation formula while delivering major spec upgrades, and explains how it differs from the previous version.

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Key Features and Improvements

  • Free of UV absorbers and zinc oxide

    • Like the previous version, it contains no UV absorbers, which tend to irritate the skin, and no zinc oxide, which is a common cause of clogged pores and allergies.
    • It's designed to be completely zinc-free, with no zinc-based ingredients at all, including zinc stearate.
    • The low-irritation formula is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, tar dye-free, paraben-free, and mineral oil-free.

  • Achieves Japan's highest rating, "SPF50+/PA++++"

    • Despite using only titanium dioxide as its UV scattering agent, it reaches the highest specs available in Japan, surpassing the previous version (SPF50/PA++++).
    • Because cushion foundations are easy to reapply, it's also ideal for touching up your sunscreen during the day.

  • Much better wear and coverage

    • A newly added silicone resin, trimethylsiloxysilicate, improves the makeup's staying power and adhesion.
    • Coverage is dramatically better than the previous version, effectively concealing skin imperfections and uneven tone.

  • Finish and shades

    • A semi-matte finish that still keeps a subtle glow.
    • Available in two shades: "N10 Light Ochre" and "N20 Natural Ochre." N10 in particular has been improved to tone down the yellow cast typical of Cezanne products, making it easier to blend with pinker skin tones.

  • Unbeatable value for money

    • Comes with a compact, puff, and mirror for just ¥1,155 (tax included). It's an incredible corporate effort that leaves competitors throwing up their hands.
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Release Schedule

  • Late February: Early release on the official online store, at Loft, and elsewhere (currently in short supply)
  • Early April: Gradual rollout at select stores
  • June onward: Full release planned at stores nationwide

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