eSpoir Be Velvet Cover Cushion: High Cover + Oil Control (8/10)

The eSpoir Be Velvet Cover Cushion is one of the few cushions that actually makes sense for oily skin. It gives high coverage, it keeps shine down, and it dries to a clean velvet-matte finish. My verdict is 8/10, because it has one personality trait: it sets fast. Great for wear time, slightly stressful if you like to take your time blending.

Where to buy

Available through AmoreMall globally and Shopee in Vietnam with fast local delivery.

Region	Notes	Buy
International Best option	AmoreMall ships globally and carries the full shade range. Official retailer for eSpoir and other Amore Pacific brands.	Shop AmoreMall →
Vietnam	Available on Shopee Vietnam with fast local shipping and various shade options for 2025.	Shop Shopee VN →

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What It Is

eSpoir Be Velvet Cover Cushion is a velvet-matte cushion foundation designed for higher coverage and longer wear. If you're used to watery cushions that look pretty for 20 minutes then disappear, this one behaves more like a real foundation.

Texture-wise, it's not super dewy or slippery. It lays down, covers, and starts setting almost immediately, which is why it lasts well but also why you need to work in small sections.

What It Claims

Here's the vibe this cushion is going for:

• High coverage (for a cushion)
• Velvet-matte finish
• Oil control
• Long-wear performance

I'm not here for marketing poetry. I'm here for "does it look good at 2PM?"

My Experience: Oily Skin in Real Life

My skin is oily and I live in a high-humidity climate. That means base makeup has to survive sweat, heat, and the kind of air that makes your hair frizz instantly.

Coverage: the main reason I like it

This gives high coverage without looking thick if you apply it correctly. One layer evens out redness. If I need more, I spot-build on the sides of my nose or around old acne marks, but I keep it thin.

Oil control: it actually holds

This is the part that makes it an 8/10 for me. My T-zone stays controlled longer than with most cushions. I still blot (I'm oily, not magical), but the wear is more even and less patchy.

Finish: velvet-matte, not flat

The finish is soft matte with a velvety look. It makes skin look smoother and more polished, but it doesn't look dead or chalky as long as your skin isn't flaky.

The con: it dries down fast

This cushion sets quickly. That's why it lasts, but it's also why you can't casually stamp your entire face and then blend later. You need to tap quickly and work in sections.

If you're slow or you try to build heavy coverage all over, it can start looking patchy. If you're light-handed and fast, it looks expensive.

How I Use It (So It Doesn't Patch)

Here's exactly how I apply it when I want it to look clean, not cakey:

1. Prep lightly: hydrating layers are fine, but no greasy moisturizer right before.
2. Tap in small sections: cheeks, cheeks, forehead, chin, nose last.
3. Thin first layer: even out the skin, don't chase full glam in one go.
4. Spot-build only: tap extra only where needed.
5. Touch-ups: blot first, then tap a tiny amount.

Pro tip: If your cheeks get dry, press a tiny bit of moisturizer into those areas 10 minutes before makeup. It helps the cushion sit smoother.

Who I Think Will Love This

• Oily and combination skin: especially if you struggle with midday shine.
• Humid climates: you need makeup that doesn't melt instantly.
• Coverage lovers: you want a cushion that actually covers.
• People who like matte: velvet-matte, not glow.

If you're looking for more options, check out my full guide to the best cushion foundations for oily skin.

Who Should Skip (or Patch Test)

• Very dry or flaky skin: it can emphasize texture if you don't prep.
• Slow blenders: if you like to take your time, this will annoy you.
• Glow-only people: this is not dewy and it's not trying to be.

Final Verdict: 8/10

If you want a cushion that brings coverage and oil control, the eSpoir Be Velvet Cover Cushion is a strong pick. It performs. It lasts. It keeps me looking more matte than most cushions do. Just remember: it sets fast, so tap like you mean it.