Nu Zero Cushion
Satin-matte cushion foundation with medium buildable coverage for dry skin; limited shade range.
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
rom&nd's Nu Zero Cushion delivers solid medium buildable coverage with a natural satin-matte finish that doesn't look heavy or cakey, and it performs well on dry skin without emphasizing dryness or texture. The only drawback is the limited shade range of just five shades, with the darkest being shade Sand 25. It's long-lasting, lightweight, and has a barely noticeable scent, making it a reliable go-to for a quick, natural-looking base.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
Variant: Sand 25
- “If I want a natural satin matte kind of finish, this is my go-to cushion”4:14–4:21
- “I have used this for years”4:21–4:26
- “I've repurchased several refills of this”4:24–4:28
- “I take this everywhere with me”4:26–4:29
- “It is my go-to for traveling as well because the cushion format is just so neat”4:28–4:33
- “This cushion just gives the most beautiful solid medium coverage on the skin”4:30–4:37
- “It looks very natural and skin-like”4:37–4:40
- “It doesn't feel like I'm wearing anything with this one”4:38–4:43
- Source: Top 5 Foundations for Dry, Sensitive Skin
AvatarLing3K subscribersFEB 2026Variant: Sand 25
- “I absolutely love this cushion”9:17–9:21
- “I have used this for years. I have repurchased it several times. It has never failed me”9:19–9:27
- “This cushion is going to go straight to holy grail”9:27–9:31
- “It has very solid medium buildable coverage”9:37–9:42
- “It builds nicely. It doesn't look heavy or cakey”9:44–9:49
- “Looks really good on my dry skin. Doesn't emphasize dryness”9:46–9:54
- “I can just whack my regular skincare routine on and it turns out looking great”9:54–10:00
- “It has a very natural skin-like finish, which I love”9:58–10:03
- Source: Ranking 8 Korean Cushions: Best and Worst
AvatarLing3K subscribersAPR 2026Variant: Sand 25
- “This is my go-to cushion if I want a satin matte finish, medium coverage, something that doesn't look dry on my dry skin at all, and just looks so beautiful throughout the day”0:34–0:40
- “It's long-lasting. It never fails me, and it's just one that I always go to because I know it will look good”0:44–0:48
- “This one was a 2024 favorite, and also a favorite from many years before that as well”0:50–0:54
- “It's just foolproof and I really like to bring this with me traveling as well because it just lasts very well in any sort of climate and as a cushion foundation”0:54–1:00
- “There is a little bit of fragrance in this. It has a subtle fresh scent, but I only notice it when I'm initially applying it. I don't smell it on my face throughout the day, so that doesn't really bother me”1:04–1:08
- Source: Best makeup of 2025
AvatarLing3K subscribersDEC 2025Variant: Sand 25
- “It just looked so good on my dry skin”16:27–16:32
- “It is my go-to if I want a cushion foundation that gives a satin matte finish”16:30–16:36
- “Looks very natural on the skin”16:34–16:38
- “Doesn't emphasize dryness or texture on my skin”16:36–16:41
- “Gives really solid medium coverage”16:38–16:41
- “I just love that I can build up coverage pretty quickly with this and it doesn't look heavy or unnatural at all”16:41–16:47
- “It really blends into the skin very seamlessly”16:47–16:50
- “I have received compliments when I've been wearing this and been asked what I'm wearing”16:50–16:55
- Source: K-beauty products I'm buying again
AvatarLing3K subscribersNOV 2025Variant: 17 Porcelain
- “This is the new zero”
- “This is the new zero foundations with a matte version”4:19–4:22
- Source: Korean and Chinese Beauty Haul: First & Second Impressions
clairekookoo6.7K subscribersJUN 2026MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS NOTICE
| Good for | Dry skin (4) · Sensitive skin (2) |
|---|---|
| Creators say | Matte finish (3) · Medium coverage (3) · Buildable (3) |
| Best for | Reliable (4) · Natural / everyday (3) · Travel (3) · Dewy glow (2) |
- ⚠ creators flagged issues with wide shade range (1)
- ⚠ doesn't last / fades through the day (1)
Product details
Details
- Creator consensus
- 4.9 / 5 from 4 creator reviewsGrailPeople editorial read of the visible creator reviews.
- Type
- cushion foundation
- Finish
- semi-matte
- Shade
- Sand 25
- Key ingredients
- Niacinamide, Adenosine, Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol
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