What is the difference between pressed powder and loose powder?

Pressed cakes and loose powder are both types of cosmetics. The properties of the two cosmetics are quite similar, so many people don’t know the difference between pressed cakes and loose powder. If you want to distinguish between pressed cakes and loose powder, you can judge the difference between the two through many aspects such as texture and effect.

1. Different texture

Pressed powder: It is in a compressed solid state, mostly round or square.

Loose powder: It is a fine powder, which can make the makeup effect thinner and more transparent, and is mostly round or square.

2. Different usage methods

Pressed powder: Pressed powder is usually used directly as base makeup, which is the first step of base makeup. Usually, the sponge puff is used with a pressing method, or the sponge puff is sprayed with water and then dipped in pressed powder for foundation.

Loose powder: Loose powder is usually used as the last step of foundation, or even the last step of makeup. You can use the matching plush powder puff or loose powder brush to apply it on your face.

3. Different makeup tools

Pressed powder: Pressed powder is usually used directly as base makeup, which is the first step of base makeup. Usually, the sponge puff is used with a pressing method, or the sponge puff is sprayed with water and then dipped in pressed powder for foundation.

Loose powder: Loose powder is usually used as the last step of foundation, or even the last step of makeup. You can use the matching plush powder puff or loose powder brush to apply it on your face.

4. Effect

Pressed powder: has a certain degree of concealing power and can adjust skin tone. The concealing power is greater than loose powder, and it can be used as foundation when wet, which makes touch-ups very convenient! Due to the high density of pressed powder, it is also more effective in sun protection than loose powder.

Loose powder: It mainly sets makeup, but also has the effect of concealing blemishes. It can also brighten skin tone, control oil and set makeup, making the skin look very transparent.