Which Cushion Puff Does Ryu Hye-young Recommend? The Tool Lab Pick Explained
Ryu Hye-young recommends The Tool Lab’s premium cushion puff in her Olive Young shopping video. Her reason is refreshingly specific: she likes its soft, springy feel. She also says she recommends it to Japanese friends visiting Korea. If you are looking for the same item, the important distinction is the product family versus the exact option: the video identifies the premium cushion puff, but does not clearly establish every variant now sold by the brand.
Where does she recommend it?
The recommendation appears in the September 8, 2026 shopping video on her own channel, 류혜영레몬과밀치회. The description labels the section beginning at 10:25 as “더툴랩 | 프리미엄 쿠션용 퍼프,” meaning The Tool Lab premium cushion puff.
At around 10:31, she says she recommends buying it when her Japanese friends come to visit. A few seconds later, she jokes about how soft it feels. That direct recommendation is the basis for including the product here. It is not a claim that every puff from the brand is her personal pick.
Watch Ryu Hye-young’s puff recommendation →
What is a cushion puff?
A cushion puff is the small applicator used to pick up and pat on cushion foundation. Here, the recommended item is the applicator, not a cushion compact containing foundation. That matters when comparing prices: buying these puffs does not include a foundation refill.
Ryu’s comments focus on the feel of the tool. The video does not provide a controlled comparison of coverage, makeup wear time or performance across different foundation formulas. If your current applicator feels too firm, softness is a useful feature to compare. It does not tell you whether your foundation shade or formula is right for you.
Which version should you look for?
The Korean official store listing reviewed for this guide is named 쿠션용 프리미엄 텐션 퍼프 2개입, a two-pack of premium tension puffs for cushion makeup. The listing distinguishes options described as 촉촉, 보송, 커버 and 에어리. These Korean terms refer to moist/dewy, soft-matte, coverage and airy options respectively; use the store’s full descriptions when choosing.
The video description names the broader premium cushion-puff family. It is not enough to identify one of those current options as the exact version she used. Check the option name as well as the brand, rather than assuming every similarly named listing contains the same puff.
Compare options in The Tool Lab’s Korean store →
What should overseas shoppers compare?
Start with the number of puffs in the pack and the selected version. Then compare the delivered price. A Korean domestic listing and an overseas seller may have different shipping charges and pack configurations, so the headline price alone can be misleading.
If you intend to keep the replacement puff inside your existing cushion compact, check its dimensions against the space in that compact. A product being described as a cushion puff does not by itself guarantee a fit in every case.
Is it worth replacing your current puff?
Ryu’s recommendation gives you a practical reason to investigate the product: a softer-feeling applicator. It makes the most sense as a comparison for someone already looking to replace a worn puff or change how their cushion applies. If your current tool is comfortable and gives you the finish you want, there is no need to buy several packs just to copy a celebrity’s shopping basket.
Does the video identify an exact current variant?
It identifies The Tool Lab premium cushion puff. The precise current option remains unconfirmed, so this guide does not assign one to her.
Source: Ryu Hye-young’s official YouTube channel, September 8, 2026, 10:25–10:49; The Tool Lab Korean product listing.