There are many kinds of makeup products, the most common ones are powder and loose powder. Everyone can choose the product that suits them according to their skin condition. So, do you know the difference between loose powder and pressed powder?

The difference between loose powder and powder cake 1. Form

Loose powder is a finer powder, while nuggets are compressed into a solid form, which can be round or square.

Differences between loose powder and powder cake 2. Effect of use

The loose powder sets the makeup very well, and the texture of the loose powder is relatively light, which is very suitable for oily skin. Use powder as a base makeup, it can play a good concealer, can also be used as a liquid foundation for makeup.

Differences between loose powder and powder cake 3. Usage

Loose powder is generally applied with a brush or puff, usually in the last step of the foundation makeup. There will be a sponge puff on the powder. You can use the sponge to touch the powder, and then press the powder on the skin.

Differences between loose powder and powder cake IV. Order of use

Loose powder is generally used in the later stage, while powder can be used in several stages. It can be used for foundation and makeup. It has various uses, but it does not mean that the effect is better than that of loose powder. It also depends on your skin condition.

The difference between loose powder and powder cake 5. Powder puff

Many pressed powders have two sides, one side is sponge and the other side is velvet. The sponge side has a strong ability to catch powder and can play a better concealer, while the velvet side is easier to catch powder and can be used for Make-up and touch-ups.

Differences between loose powder and pressed powder 6. Sunscreen performance

Due to the high density of powder blocks, the sun protection effect that can be obtained is generally SPF20-35, while loose powder is difficult to obtain good sun protection.

Should oily skin choose loose powder or powder?

It is best to use loose powder when making makeup for oily skin, because there is an ingredient called talc powder in loose powder, which can absorb oil and can play a good role in reducing oily shine. It can not only adjust the color of the skin, but also maintain the skin's water-oil balance. So oily skin is more suitable for loose powder. Although you can also use powder, but the effect is not as good as loose powder.

How to use the powder:

1. When the dough is wet, take a spare.

As we all know, most of the powders are dry and wet. If it is moisturizing, it can be like a liquid foundation, which has the functions of concealing, adjusting skin tone, and hiding pores, so you only need to choose one. Repeated use, otherwise it will make the makeup look heavy.

2. Use powder after liquid foundation

The function of the powder is to conceal, modify, and sunscreen. It is usually used after the liquid foundation, and it is usually used behind the liquid foundation, because the liquid foundation contains some skin care ingredients, which will be more moisturizing after use, and oily skin will have Some greasy feeling, then apply powder at this time, you can fix the whole makeup and eliminate the oil stains on the face.

If you think the makeup on your face is too greasy, you can use loose powder to apply it, so as to avoid sticking powder, pay attention to the last loose powder to set the makeup is very important, if you ignore this step, the skin condition will become worse, and the makeup will also change very obvious. After finishing the powder, rub it gently with your hands to spread the powder evenly on the puff, shake off the excess powder, and then apply makeup to achieve an even and light effect.

Note: However, after using liquid foundation, you should also use sunscreen spray. The sunscreen effect of liquid foundation is not very strong.