Which is better, pressed powder or loose powder? Difference between pressed powder and loose powder

Both pressed powder and loose powder have the function of setting makeup, so which one is better? What is the difference between pressed powder and loose powder?

The texture of loose powder is relatively light and thin, and its setting effect is better. The texture of pressed powder is heavier and can be used to cover blemishes and brighten the skin. Loose powder is used to set makeup and absorb oil, and pressed powder can be used to touch up makeup or to be used alone without liquid foundation.

1. Different textures: Pressed powder is in a solid cake-like form, slightly thicker, while loose powder is in a powdery form, slightly lighter;

Second, they are suitable for different people. Pressed powder has greater concealing power than loose powder, and it can be used wet or dry, and is generally suitable for oily skin. Loose powder is light and has limited concealing power, and is generally suitable for setting makeup.

Pressed powder and air cushion are different.

First, from the functional point of view, the powder cake is a tool to assist the base makeup, and its main function is to set the makeup. The air cushion is a base makeup tool, and its function is to provide basic concealer for the face and to achieve a good finishing effect on the makeup.

The second is that the texture is different. For pressed powder, it contains powdery ingredients, while air cushion is a liquid product.

Pressed cakes and liquid foundations are different. Pressed cakes are powdery in texture, smooth and light to use, and have an oil-control effect. They are more suitable for oily or mixed oily skin, and the makeup they create is heavier, with a matte finish. Liquid foundations, on the other hand, are fluid and moisturizing in liquid form. They adhere better than pressed cakes, and are more suitable for dry or mixed dry skin. They also give a more lustrous and clear look after application, creating a nude makeup effect.