Thursday, January 7, 2010

What is the difference between pressed powder and loose powder..?

and do u have to wear it if all u wear is mineral foundation?What is the difference between pressed powder and loose powder..?
Pressed powder is a cake of face powder pressed into a mirrored compact with a puff or sponge. It usually has a matte finish on the skin, and is portable and convenient for touch-ups during the day if you have oily skin that needs blotting.





Loose powder has a consistency more like baby powder - soft, fine, and, well, loose. Most brands are packaged in a tin, plastic box, or shaker container with a screen over the powder so you can shake out a little at a time through the small holes in the screen. Unless you have a container that stays tightly closed, loose powder is not very portable. There is a benefit of loose over pressed, though - loose powder is softer and more natural looking on the skin. You can apply it with a powder brush or a puff depending on the finish you want.





Both pressed and loose powders typically come in a variety of skin tone shades from light beige to deep cocoa. There are also translucent or colorless powders that are designed to work on any skin color. If you always use your powder over foundation or concealer, a translucent powder will set the makeup without adding any extra color.





Face powder in skintone colors are great if you want to wear only powder with no other foundation, or if your foundation color needs some adjusting. For example, if your foundation is too pink, you can layer a yellow-based powder over it to make the overall color more neutral. Some brands also make green and violet powders that are supposed to counteract too much red in the skin (you'd use green powder) or too sallow (you'd use violet). Personally I think these are gimmicky and never look as good on the skin as they sound in theory. I recommend sticking to translucent or natural skintone shades.What is the difference between pressed powder and loose powder..?
pressed powder is like packed and can break, you wipe it on or brush it on.


loose powder is just colored powder put in a box tht you puff on.





you can wear whatever you want
pressed powder comes in that little compact thing and its usually used to put on your nose and forehead if its shiny. Loose powder is used like as a base.

How to apply loose eye shadow powder, so that it stays all night..?

I have some bright blue eyeshadow powder that is just loos in the container, i can apply it ok but within hal an hour it is all around my eyes and rubbed off. I have tried vaseline before but it doenst work..How to apply loose eye shadow powder, so that it stays all night..?
First apply foundation to your eyelids and then translucent or pressed powder. Then put your brush into the shadow, tap off any excess before applying and you should be okay.How to apply loose eye shadow powder, so that it stays all night..?
u can use a liquid base just apply it all over ur lid
you can try water maybe? or sorry but if you want to go to a party again wearing the eyeshadow, benefit has this stuff called shelaq. it makes ANY make-up waterproof. I used it when I went swimming and it stayed on.
I found a great eye shadow primer from Urban Decay called Magic Potion. It's excellent and keeps eye shadow on until you want it to come off.
put all ur makeup on


EXCEPT mascara


and lightly spray ur face with hairspray


not too much or it will feel icky


then put on mascara in 5 mins later


and ur makeup will stay pretty much all night


dont do this trick too much or it will block ur pores up

Should pressed or loose powder be used to set liquid foundation?

pressed powder is generally preferable for touch ups because it is easier to handle and less messy. it is usually made as a powdered form of foundation unless otherwise noted. therefore if you already have liquid on, you already have enough coverage so its best to set with loose powder because it can be applied more lightly like a veil. ifyu use pressed powder you'll basically be usimg two layers of foundation which, one, is completely unecessary and unhealthy for your skin, and two, will most likely look really cakey.Should pressed or loose powder be used to set liquid foundation?
you can if you want to.Should pressed or loose powder be used to set liquid foundation?
press powder looks more natural if you have oily skin use liquid foundation then powder to keep the oily look away for the day
I use pressed, I think you can use either really.
u should use loose powder to set liquid foundation.








although.... if ur skin is good looking, u can get by with just pressed powder
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  • Is mascara and loose powder allowed on airplane?

    hahahahahahaha yeah


    a certain amount of sun cream isn't though.Is mascara and loose powder allowed on airplane?
    its not what it is its how much. So just check on your ticket information, (it tells you the quantity of liquids you are allowed in your carry on) and place only that amount into a separate clear plastic bag (sandwich bag or something) and leave in your carry on bag. have fun where ever you are goingIs mascara and loose powder allowed on airplane?
    yes as long as u have them in a plastic bag if they are in your carry on. i brought so so much with me on my last holiday the man looked at me funny then another asked if he could randomly test some of my make up so dont be shocked if they ask that he just played with my mascara and lip gloss then gave it back!


    hope this helps :)
    yes it is , once they didnt even check what i had they just said go and other people too i guess cuz we looked very decent. I was wearing a jean jacket and jeans and a orange V-neck. Some brown boots. Oh well, and other time they checked but they didnt say anything
    Yes but I would put each product in a seperate plastic bag just in case and I wouldn't take your most expensive stuff on the plane, keep that in your suitcase, just in case they confiscate it for some reason.

    What happens if u mix loose powder into some cream?

    would it make a foundation?What happens if u mix loose powder into some cream?
    If by ';cream'; you mean your daily moisturizer, then thats fine, it will make a tinted moisturizer, which is a sheer foundaton.


    Alot of people do this...and dont get acne.What happens if u mix loose powder into some cream?
    no i tries that i goes into a big clogged mess because the powder don't mix properly with the cream when you use it it clogs your skin up at makes you have really bad acne
    Im not sure it prob will but it wouldn't work properly.
    Sure, but it might clog your pores.

    Which is the best mineral loose powder in the market?

    I mean drug store brands, not high brands such as Estee Lauder etc Which is the best mineral loose powder in the market?
    I think that new mineral powder by Maybelline is VERY good my mom tried it and she loved it.

    Is trueblend loose powder any good. And how would i use it?

    I use Cover Girl True blend foundation (the one that you pump thing no the little jar one) They now have those jar with loose powder, they also have them for blush and bronzer are they any good. I probably will only use the loose powder since i already like the bronzer i use. so how do i use it. Do it put the bronzer on after hte loose powder. or should i not even use loose powder and just do foundation then bronzer???Is trueblend loose powder any good. And how would i use it?
    i purchased some true blend powder 2 weeks ago, and it does not work no where near as good as you see on the commercials. if you don't match your skin color exactly, it will make your skin look discolored. i would suggest not buying, unless they have your perfect color. and yes you put the bronzer on top of the powder.Is trueblend loose powder any good. And how would i use it?
    finish ur face make up base and in end apply loose powder with big brush...