Korean brand Tir Tir has been going viral online thanks to it’s new unique foundation, and Mirror writer Niamh Kirk decided to give it a go and see what the hype was about
Korean beauty products have many beauty fans in a chokehold – and this latest foundation has sent TikTokers into a frenzy. The Korean brand Tir Tir has finally launched in the UK, stocked in Boots, and there’s a reason it’s going viral online.
K-beauty isn’t new, and Tir Tir is just one of hundreds of renowned K-beauty brands, but it’s a brand that is making huge global waves. Tir Tir’s philosophy is that it uses high-quality natural ingredients to develop skincare that delivers visible results. It’s also the first Korean brand to have a foundation that offers 40 different shades, making it the most diverse and inclusive.
The most-raved about product by far is the Mask Fit Red Cushion foundation (£21), which promises to give full coverage which a natural, semi-matte finish. The lightweight formula blends seamlessly as it conceals imperfections and evens skin tone – while also keeping skin nourished and comfortable, and with that, I was sold.
What is the Tir Tir Mask Fit Red Cushion foundation?
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one, as someone who likes a full coverage foundation but hates feeling cakey, I knew I had to try. What also makes this unique is the application, instead of a liquid in a bottle product which we are all familiar with, it’s a cushion foundation where you press the applicator into the cushion which then transfers onto the applicator which you then apply.
No more spilling of a liquid, messy fingers and dirty makeup brushes as it all comes compact in one, making it the easiest foundation to bring on the go.
My review of Tir Tir Mask Fit Red Cushion foundation
I have always struggled to find foundations that work on my extremely combination skin. While I am oily around my t-zone, I can get dry patches on my chin which can make it pretty hard to find a good fit. I also like a full coverage foundation, and after seeing so many videos of this foundation and how seamlessly it was applied and how quickly it covered people’s faces I was amazed.
When I first opened the product, I couldn’t understand how the cushion would release the product, and I pressed the applicator so hard into the cushion, only to realise that it really does come out a lot and just a little dab would have sufficed. We live and we learn, but as soon I did one swipe to my cheek, it covered the whole side of my face.
The product really does go a long way which is what surprised me the most, as you really don’t need a lot of it to cover your whole face. When it came to the coverage it was seriosuly impressive, I have a few acne scares which it completely covered, as well as my pores which is one of my biggest concerns. The only way I can describe it is that it made my skin look almost porcelain, something it has never looked like before.
While it has great coverage, it’s not a dewy foundation, it makes me look very matte, which meant I had to apply some highlighter – something I haven’t had to do with any of my other foundations, just to give my face a bit more of a shine rather than looking like a doll.
Due to it being so matte, I skipped applying my setting power, which I realised after a few hours was grave mistake. Maybe it was just my skin, but it didn’t stay matte for very long, and I had to apply powder to my t-zone every few hours. Nevertheless it stayed on for the whole day with an impressive coverage.
It’s clear I am a huge fan of this product, and it has definitely earned a spot in my makeup bag as an every day foundation. I think I will stick with my other foundation for nights out and events as it’s a bit thicker and longer lasting, but for the warm sunny days, this lightweight product is perfect.
Where to buy the Tir Tir Mask Fit Red Cushion foundation
The Tir Tir Mask Fit Red Cushion foundation is available to buy online at Boots, Korean Skincare UK and you can try a sample set from Amazon.
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