Poll posted by BR Natalie
Being the nosy beauty lovers we are, we love hearing about what beauty choices you make - and why. And of course, when it comes to our one true love, beauty products, the choices are seemingly endless.
Take face powder for example. Now back in the day ladies would excuse themselves to powder their nose, minimising shine and giving the gentleman time to talk. Today, face powder is not that simple. The right powder can truly do it anything. Translucent, shaded, HD, priming, foundation, blush, bronze, pore minimising, blurring, setting, finishing. The choice of powder goes on and on and on.
But the most basic powder choice, has to be: Pressed or Loose. Is there really a difference or are the two pretty much interchangeable?
Both pressed and loose powders have the same basic job - to even your skintone and to absorb excess oil, but the consistency of the powder you want very much depends on what your skin needs and a dollop of personal preference.
Pressed powders are mixed with ingredients such as silicones to hold them together. You'll buy these in a compact and find them much easier to carry around. They can take a little more finese to apply and definitely require a lighter touch than loose powders. These are great for a heavier coverage and for through the day touch ups.
Loose powders have lighter, finer particles and usually come in a little jar or tub. These are generally messier, you definitely don't want to be carting these round in your handbag day to day! Loose powders are perfect for no-makeup days when you just want to kill the shine and fabulous for setting your foundation without adding another thick layer of product.
So - when it comes to powder, what do you usually opt for, pressed or loose? And why? Get chatting below!
Definitely pressed. Just so much easier.