Hera

Black Cushion Compact SPF 34 PA++.

Sunscreen

About this product

A cushion-compact foundation with SPF 34 PA++ sunscreen, featuring a sponge applicator for portable application.

Full ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Mica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Zinc Oxide (Nano), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Aluminum Hydroxide, Glycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 40, Polysorbate 80, Fragrance/Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin

Guru Score

85%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

2Yay

0Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Hydrating, doesn't accentuate dry skin
Thin, soft sponge controls product and cools
Medium-to-high coverage with matte finish

What they flagged

Powder settles into fine lines and wrinkles
Fades by end of day around nose

What the gurus are saying

More serum and powder than typical makes this an excellent choice for dry mature skin over 40, though the powder can accentuate existing fine lines. The hydration impresses: it keeps dry skin plump all day without flaking, and the natural matte finish blurs pores better than many alternatives. It doesn't hold up quite as long as some competitors.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take February 2026

Type

SunscreenDevice & tool

Key actives

SPF

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Tea with MD

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✓Yay

"I have found that a lot of cushion compacts, especially Korean cushion foundations, can accentuate my dry skin, my skin flakes, but this one definitely doesn't. It actually leaves my skin feeling hydrated throughout the day. And I am impressed by all the clinical research and background scientific work that went into making this product."

CYoung

94k subs

✓Yay

"The Hera Black Cushion is definitely number one. Compared to other cushions, it has more serum and more powder in it, so for my dry mature skin it doesn't create much oil, it gives more coverage, and it looks more matte. If you're looking for a good quality matte cushion you can try it, but for women over forty with dry mature skin this is definitely the one, especially in the humid Korean summer when people want more coverage and something that sets well."

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All 3 takes from CYoung

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"I love their sponge, it is a lot thinner than other brands, and they made it softer so it does not eat up too much product and it is easy to control the amount, plus it gives a little cooling effect. I love the formula, the coverage is not super high, more medium to high, and it felt lighter but still matte. But when I looked in the mirror later my smile lines looked like a disaster, because when you pick a product made for oily combo skin it tends to have more powder in it, and my skin is more wrinkly, so the powder makes the wrinkles show up more. As time goes by I just don't recommend it because it shows up too much lines. If you are twenty years younger than me, in your early twenties or thirties, with skin that is not wrinkly and more oily, Hera would be okay for you to try."

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"This is the iconic cushion foundation, heavy but still one of the most popular here, my makeup students have been bringing it to class for years. Right after applying, it looks prettier and blurs my pores better than Espoir, giving a softer, more natural matte finish. But it doesn't last as long, by the end of the day it had faded around the nose while Espoir was still holding up. It's a little pricier than other cushions but I think it's worth the money. If you prefer a softer, more natural matte finish over maximum longevity, Hera is your pick."

What the evidence says.

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

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

Frequently asked.

What is Hera Black Cushion Compact SPF 34 PA++?

A cushion-compact foundation with SPF 34 PA++ sunscreen, featuring a sponge applicator for portable application.

Is Hera Black Cushion Compact SPF 34 PA++ worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

What is Hera Black Cushion Compact SPF 34 PA++'s Guru Score?

Hera Black Cushion Compact SPF 34 PA++ holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.