ok so ive been told that pressed powder is great to oily skin and to get rid of shine but do u need to use a foundation first or is it meant to be applyed by itself i want to use to so by the end of the day there will be no shine ad it wont have worn off a bit, any recommendations in brand or info of how to apply thx
You can wear it on its own if you want. Depends on what you're looking for. If you just want to get rid of shine, and aren't worried about coverage (because most pressed powders don't have much coverage) then yes, you can wear it without applying foundation first. Some powders I liked were Maybelline Dream Matte powder, Hard Candy Welcome Matte (has zero coverage, but is really good at keeping shine away for long periods), Too Faced Amazing Face powder, and NARS powder foundation
You can use pressed powder on it's own to help minimize shine. A better choice is a mineral powder foundation like Bare Escentuals. Then you get some minimal coverage and oil control without a lot of chemicals that go into pressed powder. To apply pressed powder, use a powder brush just like you would loose powder. Don't use the sponge that comes with the powder. That will get bacteria on it quickly and you'll keep depositing it in your powder.
Most pressed powders won't do that. Try a powder foundation. There is one by physicians formula that is awesome. Its in an orange compact and its SPF50. Or there are lots of good mineral powder foundations if you have the money to spend.
