I have always used pressed powder for my makeup, but I was wondering what the big difference between pressed and loose powder is? Does one look or feel better over the other? Or does it last longer? Should I try loose powder? What do you think?
They both have advantages and disadvantages. Loose powders are more finely milled, so they can give a very flawless finish on the face. You can also better control how much product is applied to the face, as you are using a brush to apply them. You can go as light or heavy as you want at any given time. They are wonderful for setting liquid and powder products. But loose powders usually come in large containers and require a brush for application, so they can be difficult to use on-the-go for touch-ups (and messy!). Pressed powders tend to be a bit creamier and less finely milled and are applied with a pad or sponge, so they always go on heavier and thicker and give some coverage. That's not necessarily bad, and in fact can be very good when you want to touch-up your foundation over the course of the day. The pressed powders are also eaiser to throw in a purse without creating a mess and are easy to use virtually anywhere as they usually come with the pad or sponge right in the container. There are some oils in any pressed powder (to keep it as one solid mass in the container) so they can get a little cakey on the face and some very oily folks may find the powder changes color on their faces. So one isn't necessarily better or worse than the other in general. You really have to think about the results you want and where and when you are likely to use it. They each have their place!
I use loose powder. I don't think there would be much a difference of the way it looks on its just with loose you have more control of Howe much goes on. You should try a loose powder and just see which you like better.
Im not really sure... I think you could most likely get a more natural finish with loose, but then again it depends. I really think the actual powder could be good or bad. My personal favorite is pressed... just because my favorite powder is a pressed powder. But if i found a loose powder that was good then that would be fine with me. Also on doctor oz... he said loose is unhealthy because you breath it in.....just a fyi
