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Cushions & lip tints쿠션 · 틴트

Colour is the reason to shop in person. Testers are out on the floor, and the newest Myeongdong Olive Young gives its whole second floor to make-up.

The glass front of a LANEIGE beauty shop in Seoul
Photo: Gary Bembridge · CC BY 2.0

Cushion compacts carry foundation in a sponge and are usually sold with a refill. Tints are sheer, long-wearing lip colour.

Shades are named by number and undertone, such as 21N or 23C. Note the code before you leave the tester.

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