Clio

Clio Kill Cover Foundation Cushion.

Foundation

About this product

A Korean cushion foundation with high coverage and a powdery finish, designed for long wear in humid climates and oily or combination skin.

Full ingredients

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Methyl Trimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Silica, Isododecane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Octyldodecanol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dimethicone, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Fragrance(Parfum), Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Mica (Ci 77019), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)

Guru Score

79%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This cushion earns praise for its firm puff and buildable coverage that holds up in humidity and heat, making it a standout pick for oily and acne-prone skin. The powdery texture means it won't dry you out even in summer, though the nose area may need touch-ups as the day goes on. Those with similar or fairer skin tones find it especially worth trying.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take December 2025

What they liked

High coverage that builds with layers
Long-wearing in heat and humidity
Firm puff for easy application

What they flagged

Powdery texture may not stick well on the nose

Best for

Oily skin Combination skin

Type

FoundationLiquid

Key actives

Niacinamide Hyaluronic acidVitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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CYoung

95k subs

✓Yay

"If you live somewhere tropical and humid and want something more long lasting, or you have oily, acne prone skin, [...] this is the one to go for, since it's targeting more for oily combo skin. I can feel more powder in it too."

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"I love the puff because it's firm, it has high coverage and it's powdery, the more you add the more the coverage goes up, though you may feel the nose area doesn't stick well. I've never loved Clio because this brand is all about the Kill Cover line so you can expect high coverage from the name, but this product isn't too matte, it doesn't dry out in summer even for dry skin. If you have a similar or fairer skin color to me, I'd pick this one."

Robert Welsh

1.11M subs

✓Yay

"I do have some of their cushion foundations, which obviously I can just fit. The shades just suit me. They're just always going to be slightly just too light. But I can get away with it. You know what I mean? I can always warm it up with a bronzer. I can always add contour, whatever."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Clio Kill Cover Foundation Cushion?

A Korean cushion foundation with high coverage and a powdery finish, designed for long wear in humid climates and oily or combination skin.

Is Clio Kill Cover Foundation Cushion worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.

What is Clio Kill Cover Foundation Cushion's Guru Score?

Clio Kill Cover Foundation Cushion holds a Guru Score of 79%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.