I'm really new at this, I don't understand what pressed powder is used for and what the differences are. Do you apply pressed powder after foundation powder? Or what? Someone please help, Thanks.
Yes, you can use pressed powder as a foundation powder. DO NOT USE TWO FACE POWDERS AT THE SAME TIME. There's no reason to wear two powders--that would just cause an extremely cakey face. Here's how the powder thing works: If you wear liquid/cream foundation, you CAN set it with powder (doesn't matter if it's loose or pressed). The powder is optional. If you wear powder foundation, you don't put another layer of setting powder (again, doesn't matter if it's loose or pressed) on top of it. Ollie: Translucent powder is clear powder. It looks white, but it's really clear and colorless. You use this to set your makeup. It doesn't offer coverage, but translucent powders are NOT shimmery.
There are two main types of pressed powders. Translucent powder is used to set makeup, and you use it right after you finish putting on all your makeup. This will be shiny, shimmery, and when you are purchasing, there won't be as many color choices because it doesn't go on with a distinct color. Basically, its shiny and makes your makeup stay on, but doesn't add color or coverage. Foundation powder or pressed powder is used for coverage or to make liquid or creamy foundation stay. This kind will need to match your skin and is great for all over or t-zone coverage. Hope this helps!
Foundation is what you put on first, always. Unless you moisturize first. Then you apply pressed powder, but generally you apply cream of liquid foundation with pressed powder, and loose powder over foundation powder.
