The difference between loose and pressed powder?

Whats the difference between the two? WHat are the pro and cons of both? Which do you recommend? Is loose powder suitable to use over tinted moisturiser?The difference between loose and pressed powder?
Well Loose powder works best and last longest. Also it contains more oil absorbers than pressed. But if you travel pressed powder is more convenient to take along with you. With loose powder the finer its milled the higher the quality , therefore its less likely it is to cake on the skin.The difference between loose and pressed powder?
Pressed powder is usually in a compact case %26amp; is pressed so it is solid %26amp; compacted together. Loose powder is in a circle canister %26amp; it is loose so it has more of a powder texture. I use pressed powder because I can carry it in my purse.. Pressed powder is better for oily skin %26amp; and to get rid of shine %26amp; loose powder is better for thick coverage. Here is an example of pressed %26amp; loose powder. Learn more about it by going to this site! I hope this helps :)
loose and pressed are just what it is written. pressed is solid poweder while loose is loose.. like its not a wholesolid liek pressed, its like sand in summer.


in my experience, i found that loose is easier to apply if you have problem skin. meanin acne and what not. also, loose applies easily on the skin with a brush while powdered, you have to kinda press it on the skin a bit as if you are putting liquid foundation on.


i would think you would need to use loose powder but then again, they are very similiar so it really depends on the person.


good luck
well loose powder is better then liquid because liquid covers up all your pores and stuff
Loose powder absorbs more oil. It is easier to spread around due to the puffy brushes commonly used with loose. Its also much cleaner to use a loose than a pressed (rubbing your face oils into the product daily.. with sponge with pressed)





The only negative with loose is its hard to transport.


I recomend using loose, and have a pressed just for tuch ups.
I hate powder, I find it makes my skin look cakey. I use Diorskin Airflash spray foundation, and then I use a little bit of concealer to cover up and blemishes, and then I apply a light dusting of bronzer with a brush all over my face, it makes it look wonderful and flawless!


HOWEVER, if you do use powder, I would go with loose. Pressed powder is hard and you sort of wipe it on a sponge, and then smear it all over your face. It looks cakey and gross on most people. I reccomend using loose powder, and just sweeping some on a powder brush and lightly dusting it over your face. It won't look cakey. And yes, loose powder is suitable over tinted moisturizer.
okay so:





Pressed face powder-a powder for on the go. used for quick touch ups an blotting shine throughout the day. can be a lil heavier depending on how u apply and how much u apply.





Loose face powder-a powder for in the morning after you foundation and/or concealer. its a powder that stays at home. its a lighter more airy and less heavy powder than pressed. it gives you a light feel rather than a caked on feel.





result 4 loose powder=light, natural, well blended look





result 4 pressed powder used in morning=heavier, more coverage, possibly slightly cakey. if u stay with pressed powder i suggest u use a powder brush to blend it or to apply it.





result 4 pressed powder on-the-go=blots shine, keeps skin matte





For in the morning after your foundation and/or concealer i think you'll get a better result if u use the loose powder and keep a pressed powder for on the go. and loose powder is fine with tinted moisturizer. good luck!!