Okay, let me start by saying I used to think all cushion puffs were the same. I mean, they’re just little spongy things that come with the compact, right? Wrong. So wrong. I picked up the Picasso Glow Cushion Puff on a whim after seeing it all over Korean beauty TikTok (thanks, algorithm), and now I feel like I’ve unlocked a cheat code for dewy, filter-like skin.

For context, I’ve been a cushion foundation girl since like 2016. I’ve tried everything from Laneige to Hera to Sulwhasoo, and honestly, most of the time I just used whatever puff came with the cushion compact. Some were better than others, sure, but I didn’t think the puff itself could really make that much of a difference. Until now.

Let me break down exactly why this little oval puff is getting a full essay from me.

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❍ First Impressions: Packaging, Texture, and Design

I ordered mine from Olive Young Global (yes, the shipping took a minute, but worth it). It comes in a simple clear pouch—nothing fancy, but hygienic, which I appreciate. The puff itself looks kind of luxe in this understated way. It’s soft, but not too squishy, and the texture is super fine. When you touch it, it doesn’t feel porous like a cheap sponge. It almost feels like a microfiber velvet hybrid? Hard to describe, but it feels expensive.

It’s also a slightly different shape than your standard puff. It’s thinner and has this smooth, flat surface that helps you press product into the skin rather than drag it around. It doesn’t soak up too much product either, which is a major plus if you're using a more high-end cushion that you want to make last.

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❍ Application: How It Performs with Cushion Foundations

The first time I used this puff, I literally gasped. I was using my Espoir Pro Tailor Be Velvet Cushion (shade Ivory), and it applied so much smoother than with the puff it came with. Like… no weird patchiness, no cakey buildup around my nose, and no product just sitting on top of my skin. It pressed everything in seamlessly, and the finish looked more natural. My skin looked like my skin—but better. Not flat, not overly glowy either. Just healthy.

The biggest difference I noticed was in the way the puff ""hugged"" the curves of my face. It glides around my nose, under my eyes, even on textured areas like my chin and forehead without disturbing dry patches or exaggerating pores. It doesn’t leave those tiny puff marks or micro-streaks that I sometimes get with cheaper cushion applicators.

And if you like to layer thin coats of foundation for that translucent, blurred skin look (aka glass skin but with coverage), this puff makes it stupidly easy. It builds without caking.

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❍ Even Works With Non-Cushion Products

I tried using this puff with other liquid products just to see how versatile it is. It works beautifully with light foundations, BB creams, and even liquid highlighter. I’ve started using it to blend out my concealer too—especially under my eyes—and it gives a really soft, diffused finish without soaking up half the product. For anyone who’s tried to blend with a damp Beautyblender and ended up with product just disappearing, you’ll love how efficient this puff is.

It’s also great for touch-ups. I sometimes carry it in a separate pouch in my bag (because I’m extra like that) and use it to re-blend areas where my foundation breaks up throughout the day, especially around my smile lines. It kind of reactivates the product without needing to add more.

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❍ How It Wears Over Time

I’ve washed this puff probably six or seven times now, and it still looks brand new. I use a gentle puff cleanser and let it air dry, and it doesn’t lose its shape or get that weird plasticky texture some cheaper puffs develop over time. It’s definitely more durable than the ones that come with most compacts.

Also, because it’s so thin, it dries faster than my usual sponges. And it doesn’t trap product or develop that gross musty smell some sponges get (you know the one).

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❍ Who Should Try It?

Honestly, anyone who uses cushion foundations regularly needs to try this puff. Especially if:

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⨯ You like sheer, natural coverage that doesn’t look like foundation

⨯ You want to fix textured areas without piling on more makeup

⨯ You’ve struggled with puffs that absorb too much product or apply unevenly

⨯ You’re obsessed with that clean, K-beauty skin finish

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It’s also great if you’re someone with sensitive or reactive skin. I have mild rosacea and this puff doesn’t irritate my cheeks or cause extra redness. It’s incredibly gentle.

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❍ The Downsides (Because No Product Is Perfect)

Okay, so if I had to nitpick… I wish it was easier to get in the US without going through third-party sellers or waiting three weeks for shipping. It’s slowly becoming more available on Amazon and YesStyle, but it’s still kind of a niche product outside of Korean beauty circles.

Also, while it’s affordable (~$3–4 per puff), it’s still a bit more expensive than the puffs that come with most cushions. That said, it performs like a high-end tool and lasts forever, so I personally think it’s worth the price.

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❍ Final Thoughts: Will I Repurchase?

Absolutely. I’ve already bought a second one just to keep in my travel bag, and I’m lowkey thinking of hoarding a few more just in case they suddenly go viral and sell out everywhere (because let’s be real, that happens way too often with Korean beauty).

This is one of those under-the-radar products that genuinely improves how your makeup looks without requiring you to change your entire routine. If you’re even a little bit into cushion foundations, this is 100% worth a try.

I know it sounds dramatic to rave about a puff, but honestly? This little thing changed the game for me. My skin looks smoother, my makeup lasts longer, and I use less product overall. It’s the kind of upgrade you don’t know you need until you use it—and then you can’t imagine going back.