Difference between Loose Powder, Pressed Powder and Two Way Cake
29 November 2007
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Loose Powder * Mostly used to set foundation. * Comes in a sifting pot. * Provides sheerer coverage. * Generally comes in translucent, flesh-toned and correcting colors. * Can be applied with a big brush or a powder puff. I personally prefer using a huge powder puff. Simply dip the puff into the loose powder, squeeze out excess by rubbing the two sides towards each other then apply in a patting motion. * Suitable for all types of skin. |
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Pressed Powder * Mostly used for touchups. * Comes in a compact with a built-in mirror. Super portable and great for traveling. * Provides heavier coverage and usually gives a matte finish. * Generally comes in flesh-toned colors to match your skintone. * Can be applied with a big brush or a powder puff. I personally prefer using a brush. Simply swirl your brush over the powder, tap off excess and apply in a circular motion. * Suitable for all types of skin. |
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Two Way Cake * Most Versatile – can be used as a foundation or for touchups. * Comes in a compact with a built-in mirror. Super portable and great for traveling. * Can be used wet for more coverage or dry for a more natural look. * Generally comes in flesh-toned colors to match your skintone. * Can be applied with a big brush or a sponge. Using a brush will give you less coverage. * More suitable for normal to oily skin. |
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ahh thanks =D
you said you like mac sheer select powder, does that still give med/good coverage or is it too sheer to use alone as foundation?
speaking of glowing skin…can you do something on BB Cream?
The MAC Select Sheer powder is *not* a powder foundation. It is too sheer for that and I just use it for touchups. If you want something with more coverage, go for the Studio Fix.
My personal favorite powder is the Shu Uemura loose powder. Come check out my blog grayburn.blogspot.com
Thanks for your great articles!
My personal favorite powder is the Shu Uemura loose powder. Come check out my blog grayburn.blogspot.com
Thanks for your great articles!
Hey Phylz,
I am wondering if you use falsies everyday? I am looking for some natural style but yet have a little oomph… Like a tone down version of Ardell 106? I had Ardell 106 but they look a little too dramatic… lol
what colour do you have the clinque powder in?
loose powder is so messy! but still fun
cool blog, btw. keep it up!
Beauty 365
Beauty Every Day
Karen, for a natural look, try Ardell’s #109 and #110.
I have the Clinique loose powder in 03 Glow.
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