India, Oct. 4 -- For the longest time, foundation was one of those makeup products I approached with a little hesitation. While I loved how a well-applied base could even out my complexion and make my makeup look more polished, choosing the right shade, blending it properly, and making sure it didn't look heavy could sometimes feel like too much work. Then I tried a cushion foundation, and it changed the way I looked at my everyday base.

What immediately appealed to me was how convenient it was. Instead of reaching for a foundation bottle, a separate makeup sponge, and sometimes even a brush, I could simply open the compact, pick up the product with the included cushion puff and press it onto my skin. It felt quicker, cleaner and much ea...