Espoir Non

Espoir uses two 'non' finish descriptors that are distinct:

• Non Glow: A true matte finish. No luminosity, no shimmer, flat color delivery. This is the stronger oil-control option of the two and the one to reach for if you have visibly oily skin or need long wear in hot or humid conditions.
• Non Velvet: A soft-matte finish. Slightly more skin-like than Non Glow, with a very low-level sheen that mimics the look of clean skin rather than a powdered finish. Controls shine without looking obviously 'made up.' The better pick for normal-to-combination skin that doesn't need maximum oil suppression.

Both finishes are available across the cushion compact, foundation, and powder formats. Choosing the finish is separate from choosing the format.

The Pro Taylor Cushion (Non Glow and Non Silk variants) is the best-selling product in the Non range and the one espoir built their matte-formula reputation on. It's a compact cushion-foundation in a sponge-soaked puck format-with a press-and-dab application method that takes about 90 seconds for full face coverage.

The formula delivers medium-to-full buildable coverage with an immediate matte or satin finish. The Non Glow Pro Taylor Cushion suppresses oil by absorbing sebum at the surface rather than just sitting on top of it, which means the finish holds longer than a standard powder applied over liquid foundation.

The cushion is available in three forms: the full compact (13g of product with a mirror and puff), the refill (13g replacement puck for the same compact housing), and a Non Silk variant (refill) with a satin rather than full-matte finish. Buying the refill once you have the compact housing saves money per gram of product.

For those who prefer applying liquid foundation with a brush or sponge before finishing with a cushion or powder, the Pro Taylor Foundation Non Velvet (30g) gives the same Non Velvet finish formula in a liquid bottle. The Non Velvet liquid foundation is slightly more workable for building coverage in specific areas-around redness, blemishes, or uneven texture-than the cushion format, which deposits evenly across the application zone.

The two formats can be combined: use the liquid foundation in areas that need more coverage, then use the cushion over the whole face to set and unify the finish. The formula bases are compatible; the cushion application step won't pill over the liquid foundation.

The Protailer Non Glow Sheer Powder and Taylor Non Glow Sheer Powder (both 8g) are loose setting powders with a pure matte finish and a genuinely sheer color delivery. Unlike heavy setting powders that visibly whiten or mattify the skin, these are formulated to set and extend foundation wear while adding minimal visible coverage.

Use cases: pressing the powder over the cushion or liquid foundation extends oil control significantly. Using it alone over moisturizer gives a bare-skin matte effect with no visible color. The sheer formula makes it safe to use over any foundation shade in the fair-to-medium range without creating a white cast.

Application tip: use the 7-piece Air Puff set for powder application to get precise coverage in oily zones (T-zone, center of the chin) without disturbing foundation around the edges.

Espoir sells their Non range Air Puffs separately from the cushion compacts-both in single-unit (1EA) format and in multi-packs (7pc, 10EA). This is intentional: the puff is a consumable and its condition directly affects how well the cushion formula applies.

A worn or saturated puff deposits too much product at once, leading to streaky or heavy coverage. Espoir's recommendation (and the reason the 10-pack exists) is to replace the puff after roughly 10-15 uses. With a multi-pack on hand, this becomes a routine maintenance step rather than a reason to skip a cushion application.

The Non Glow Air Puff is slightly denser than the Non Velvet version, which controls how much product transfers per press-the denser puff gives more precise control for areas where you want selective coverage rather than full-face application.

A complete oil-control makeup routine using products from this collection:

1. Primer (optional but recommended): A silicone or water-based mattifying primer before any espoir Non product extends wear further and smooths texture. Espoir's own primer range works with the Non formula bases.
2. Foundation or cushion: Apply either the Pro Taylor Foundation (liquid) or Pro Taylor Cushion (Non Glow) as your base. Apply lightly in a single pass-it's easier to build than to remove excess.
3. Targeted coverage: Use a small flat brush with the liquid foundation for any areas needing more coverage before the cushion step.
4. Setting powder: Press the Non Glow Sheer Powder into the T-zone and any other shine-prone areas with the Air Puff. A light pass over the rest of the face ties the finish together.
5. Touch-up: The cushion compact is the easiest midday touch-up tool-press the puff over the T-zone once and the finish resets.

The cushion and liquid foundation in the Non Velvet/Non Glow range share the same finish category but apply differently:

Cushion: Faster application, no brushes needed, portable for touch-ups, good for everyday use. Coverage is medium-to-full but applied more evenly than most people manage with a brush. Better for normal or combination skin that doesn't need heavy spot coverage.

Liquid foundation: More control over coverage placement, easier to layer in specific areas, longer to apply. Better for skin that needs targeted coverage in specific zones or a flawless finish for photos or events.

Both formats work equally well as starting points-the choice comes down to how much time you have and whether you want to carry the applicator format during the day.

The Pro Taylor Cushion range is available in a set of numbered shades from fair to medium. When buying online, the main risk is going a shade too light-Korean cushion shades tend to run lighter than Western foundation equivalents because of the Korean preference for a light-finish look.

If you're between two shades, pick the darker one for the Pro Taylor Non Glow formula. Matte foundations tend to look lighter on the skin than they appear wet in the compact, and the Non Glow finish exaggerates this effect compared to luminous foundations. The Non Velvet formula behaves slightly differently-it's more accurate to its wet shade when dry.

Checking the product images on skinsli.com for on-skin swatch photos (not the compact color) is the most reliable method for shade selection without in-person testing.

Quick fit guide:

• Oily skin: Pro Taylor Cushion Non Glow + Non Glow Sheer Powder. Maximum oil suppression combination. Replace the puff every 10 uses.
• Combination (oily T-zone, normal cheeks): Pro Taylor Cushion Non Velvet or Non Silk, with Sheer Powder applied only to the T-zone. Avoids over-matting the drier zones.
• Normal skin wanting matte finish for photos: Either Non Glow or Non Velvet depending on how flat a finish you want. Non Velvet photographs more skin-like; Non Glow reads more made-up in close-up photos.
• Dry skin: The Non range is not designed for dry skin. The matte formulas can emphasize dry patches and texture. Consider espoir's dewy-finish range instead.