The difference between loose powder and pressed powder. Which one has a better makeup setting effect?

Most of us girls have many steps when putting on makeup, and a very important step is setting the makeup. There are many setting products on the market, so we need to choose a setting product that suits us. So what are the differences between loose powder and pressed powder? Which one has a better setting effect, loose powder or pressed powder?

Loose powder is generally fine in texture. Because it is not compressed, it is in powder form, which can make the makeup look transparent and thin. The texture of pressed powder is denser. It is compressed into dry powder, and the concealing effect is better. Pressed powder is a powder like a cake. It is usually pressed into a round or square shape. It is convenient to carry and more suitable for daily makeup. Some pressed powders can be used as foundation if you spray water on the sponge before use and then dip it in the pressed powder. It can be used as the first step of base makeup. Because of its granular shape, it has a certain degree of concealing ability and adjusts the skin color. It can also be used as a foundation when wet, which is very convenient for makeup touch-ups! And pressed powder also has the function of sun protection. The makeup effect is close to matte. However, if the pressed powder is applied too much, it will appear very stiff and heavy. The reason why loose powder is called loose powder is that it is scattered powder in a fine powdery form. Loose powder is generally packed in a box like talcum powder, and a small part of it is made into a pressed powder, which is a set powder. Loose powder is finer in texture, making the makeup look more translucent, but the coverage is not strong. There are more color choices than pressed powder, including purple, blue, pink, white, and skin color. Loose powder is used as the last step of makeup to set the makeup.

Loose powder has a better setting effect, and the thick foundation is not suitable for setting makeup. How to use: 1. Cheeks Don't put too much loose powder on the cheeks. On the one hand, it will make the skin look lack of highlights. In addition, usually a layer of blush will be applied on the cheeks after loose powder. Too much loose powder will affect the coloring of blush. 2. Forehead There are often a lot of acne and skin oil hidden on the forehead, so you can apply more powder products on the forehead to absorb the oil of the skin. However, be careful to handle the joints between the skin and the hair, and don't be careless when removing makeup. 3. Nose It is easy to make the nose look tall and straight. Choose some loose powder with high gloss and brush it on the tip of the nose. You can brush less loose powder on the nose wings to create a sense of layering. 4. Chin In fact, failed makeup is largely caused by the completely different color of the chin and the neck, so pay more attention to avoid this situation. You can also put some powder on the neck to make the skin look more natural. 5. Add a cotton pad. If you prefer to use a pen, you can add a step at the end with a cotton pad. After folding the cotton pad in half, press your fingers on the back of the cotton pad to wipe off excess loose powder on your face, and add powder to small areas such as the nose that the brush cannot reach.

Yes. Add alcohol to the loose powder. This is too much alcohol. Normally, you don’t need so much. If you feel that the powder is all wet, just add a little alcohol. Then you can pour it back into the plate of the powder. Pour the mixed loose powder back into the box, try to smooth it out, and then put it aside and wait for the alcohol to evaporate. Wait for the alcohol to evaporate. Sometimes in an air-conditioned room, it will dry quickly in half an hour. It mainly depends on the amount of alcohol. At this time, the powder is still a little wet, so you can wrap the cardboard with gauze or a handkerchief, press it down, and try to press it with all your strength. Adjust it yourself after pressing it, and then leave it for about 30 minutes, press it again, and adjust the edge of the powder. It’s basically done, and you just need to wait for the alcohol to evaporate completely before you can use it.

1. Add a little lotion to the loose powder and press it firmly with the wooden stick on the back of the powder brush to make a pressed powder.

2. Loose powder is a kind of cosmetics, the professional name is "setting powder", also known as "honey powder". Generally, it contains fine talcum powder, which can absorb excess oil on the face and reduce the oily shine on the face. It can fully adjust the skin tone, make the makeup more lasting, smooth and delicate, and prevent makeup from coming off. It is often used as the last step of makeup. Applying loose powder means the makeup is complete. 3. In addition, loose powder can also cover facial blemishes, making the makeup look softer, especially suitable for daily makeup. Therefore, to make the makeup delicate and lasting, the procedure of using loose powder to set the makeup is indispensable.