What's the difference between foundation, pressed powder and loose powder?

first of all they are all in the same makeup range as a foundation coverage





lots of people use them together, the liquid foundation to smooth out the skin, and the powder to dry up the oil in the skin but still make the face more evened out





foundation is liquid and is good if you don't have a perfect complexion


because it helps to even out the skin


-- so if you have bumpy skin i would recommend this





loose powder and pressed powder are the same really





loose powder is if you need more coverage


but i always find that it goes everywhere





pressed powder is in a pallet already stuck together (like blusher)


i prefer this as it is less messy and you never really can put too much on.





for oily skin i would not use foundation as it sometimes enhances the oil well that's what i find


pressed powder or loose powder is your best bet as it helps to dry out the oil





some brands of foundations/powders are designed for oily skinWhat's the difference between foundation, pressed powder and loose powder?
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What's the difference between foundation, pressed powder and loose powder?
foundation - is used to cover blemeshies and even skin tone. it is liquid and gives the most coverage out ot the three. it is very important that u get thr right colour 4 u though or u'll look orange or white! it goota look natural as though its not der really!





pressed power - is a powder which is in a solid block, it can be used on its own or over foundation to help it staying power





loose powder - is wot its called, it a powder n it loose unlike pressed powder, it like consistencey of baby powder. this is used on top of oundation to help it stay put, or used alone to saok up access oil on the face - it stops shine! however it can be messy!
Difference is the moisture content.
foundation is your first layer of make-up. Powder goes over the top. If it's loose it gets everywhere, if it's pressed it doesn't.





Go look in your mum's make-up bag, or look at the make-up counters in a department store.
Pressed powder and loose powder are the same thing really, you just get better coverage with loose powder.





Foundation normally comes in liquid form (I use both foundation and powder).
Foundation ...





This can be liquid or mousse, get a mousse one. I recommend Number 17 from boots, very good price! Go into the shop and test it on the back of your hand to find a good skin match.





Over the top put some pressed powder. This helps makes your skin look nice and even. Natural collection is a fair price, also found in boots.





Good luck
FOundation is liquid.





Pressed power is hard in a compact case.





Loose powder is kind of the consistancy of baby powder.
the compact was created for convenience, it is a similar substance to powder but compacted in an easy to carry case as it were