Do I need to use pressed powder after applying liquid foundation? Do I need to use loose powder after applying pressed powder?

Pressed powder comes in two textures: dry and wet. The effects of dry and wet pressed powder are different. So how do you use them in your daily life? Do you need to use pressed powder after applying liquid foundation?

After applying liquid foundation, you need to apply powder, but you need to apply dry powder, not wet powder. Powder is divided into two types: dry and wet. Wet powder is actually the same as liquid foundation, and it also has the effect of even skin tone and concealing blemishes. The main function of dry powder is to control oil and set makeup, so after using liquid foundation, you need to use dry powder, not wet powder. After using liquid foundation, many people's makeup will quickly fall off, and even powder will stick or peel. In fact, this situation is mainly caused by not using powder to set makeup and control oil.

After using pressed powder, you don't need to use loose powder. Because pressed powder and loose powder are both cosmetics for setting makeup, you can use only one or both. If you use both together, you need to control the amount used, and the amount depends on your skin characteristics. Pressed powder and loose powder are slightly different in nature. Pressed powder is solid, easy to carry, easy to apply, and has a good blemish-covering effect. Loose powder is powdery, has strong oil control ability, has a general blemish-covering effect, and cannot be applied directly on the face. However, loose powder is not as thick as pressed powder and is more refreshing.

1. Pressed powder can fix base makeup. Pressed powder made from loose powder into a cake shape has the same function of fixing base makeup and stabilizing makeup effects as loose powder. A thin layer attached to the base makeup can make the makeup look cleaner and more lasting.

2. Pressed powder can whiten and conceal blemishes. Most pressed powders have the function of whitening and concealing blemishes, but the concealing power is not high, and large blemishes cannot be covered. However, it can still be used for touch-up. If you want to increase the concealing power of pressed powder, you can wet the powder puff and apply the pressed powder on it.

3. Pressed powder can control oil and touch up makeup. In addition to setting makeup, pressed powder is also good at touching up makeup. Most pressed powders come with a small mirror and a powder puff. The small size is suitable for carrying around when touching up makeup. While touching up makeup, it can absorb facial oil and remove facial shine, making it very suitable for use in summer.

Some powders will add pearlescent shimmer to the powder, which will make the makeup more textured and shiny. It can also alleviate dark circles, eye bags, fine lines and other problems through the refraction of light, but if it is acne-prone skin, it will make the acne look more obvious, so pearlescent powder is not suitable for all skin types.