1. Intro
Powder or liquid foundation?
I know, how can you get in the mood for the office without a proper moisturizer? There are different ways to do it.
In theory, there is only one right way: powder foundations. But I’ve seen extensive amounts of evidence to the contrary. In fact, I’ve read a lot of reports on people who have tried every single method and still ended up with a combination of oily skin and no foundation whatsoever.
But if you’re trying to get in the mood for work, then I guess this is what you need.
2. Powder or Liquid Foundation for Your Type of Skin
I am a huge fan of powder foundations, but I think it is worth clarifying that I do not advocate buying a liquid foundation.
I’m not sure what you mean by “liquid”. You said that you never use liquid foundation, so did you just mean that you don’t use liquid foundations? If so, then yes: I think it is really important to be very clear about what kind of foundation you are using and why.
But if what you are saying is “liquid foundation for my skin type”…
In general, those who have dry skin should avoid powder makeup products (or liquids) because the makeup tends to be heavy and can cause issues with the face from the papering effect. This makes it very difficult to apply makeup on the face; and more importantly, if skin is dry, it can be very difficult to blend the product into skin (and even sometimes impossible). In this case, applying a liquid foundation can work quite well. However, in general, if your skin type is somewhere between oily (for example) and dry (for example), then a lot of liquid foundations are too heavy for your skin type – and will make your face feel greasy throughout the day.
The best way to decide what kind of foundation works best for your skin type is by talking to your dermatologist or optical co-worker – or even better yet… ask some friends! Some common questions we get from people who don’t know specifics about their skin types include:
• What does “oily” mean? What does “dry” mean? How do my pores react to makeup? Are there ingredients I shouldn’t be using the product with? What should keep my makeup from feeling weird on my face (or worse)?
• What kind of coverage do I need? Do I want full coverage or something more natural looking? This can vary so much depending on whether your face is oily- or dry-skinned. For example: People with dry-skinned faces may want something like dewy finish/foundation; whereas people with oily/combination/combination – might want something more natural looking like a BB cream.
• How much should I use at one time? How often should I reapply my makeup throughout the day? This may also vary if your face has oily/dry reactions based on whether you tend towards oily- or dryness in certain
3. Liquid Foundation for Acne Prone Skin
One of the most profound changes in the skin care industry over the last few years has been a shift from “liquid” to “powder” foundation products. While there is still the occasional high-end liquid foundation on the market, it is quickly becoming a rarity — and one that is more expensive than anything else on the market.
I have been using powder foundations for years now, and I don’t even own a brush or sponge. I use my fingers to apply them, gently buffing them into my skin (or sometimes just on dry patches). The application is so light that it practically never gets visible; only when I look closely at my face do I notice any sort of difference in how my skin looks and feels.
The point of this post isn’t to convince you to switch over to powder because it will make you look better or have more confidence in yourself (though if those are your goals, that would be a good place to start). Rather, it is meant as an explanation of why I think liquid foundations are more beautiful and effective than anything else out there.
I think this is a very straightforward case for liquid foundations. The basic reasons are:
• They don’t need blending/blending; when pressed against your skin they just absorb into your skin and don’t leave behind any residue or other residue.
• They won’t sink into pores or irritate sensitive skin, which can be especially problematic with powder versus cream foundations, depending on the product type (some creams can leave residual dirt when you first use them, but after a certain amount of time this dirt actually becomes part of your “face”).
4. Powder Foundation for Combination Skin
The first formulation of powder foundation was developed in Italy in the late 1800s, and was sold as a drug. They were advertised as an antiseptic, purifying bath and tonic. Modern formulations have changed, but the basic principle of using powdered mineral makeup remains the same: a powder form which can be easily applied to the face and quickly absorbed into the skin. To achieve this effect, powders are usually made up of finely ground minerals that are added together to create a pre-mixed substance (this is called a micronized mixture). Powders must also be very finely milled to avoid clumping or trapping moisture in the skin. Some people find it hard to apply powders due to its physical properties; they do not work well with facial tissue. If you find it difficult to apply your powder foundation, try using mousse instead or use less product if you are prone to oily skin.
Modern powders are about 20%–30% lighter than their liquid counterpart, so you may want to start with a lower starting amount than usual (for example 2–3 grams for first use). These powders tend to have different shades for each color family (for example “light” for pale/fair skin), so you may wish to wear your makeup from one color family (such as “light”) before switching colors. You may need more than one type (for example “light” and “medium” depending on your skin tone) at any time because they emphasize different tones on different areas of your face, so try wearing them all at once until you find which works best for you.
If you keep applying more makeup over time without washing it off gently, water may cause clumping of your makeup causing it to become hard and bumpy on your face without taking it off well.
You may also notice that after a while your face will become oily even though there is less product being applied because it tends to dry out too fast – this happens because dirt builds up on the surface of the powder which sets off an oil reaction even if there is not much product being applied.
5. Powder Foundation for Dry Skin
Some people love powder foundations and others hate them. And some people think that the only reason to use a powder foundation is to look “natural” and “sexy,” while others feel that they are somehow damaging their skin.
I have heard of both sides, but I have never tested either one myself. I have seen both sides with my own eyes, and I have been in the market for some time. My conclusion is that there is no one right way or no wrong ways to use a powder foundation.
First, let’s take a look at what it means to be “dry”: if you are, say, in your 20s (when your skin tends to be very sensitive), you need a foundation with a lot of coverage because you will be showing more of your skin than most people do as you age (and you may not want to because it makes your face look like someone else’s) . If you are older (say, 45), but still in your 20s, then your skin needs less coverage even though it may be more sensitive than when you were younger (which means it needs more coverage than when you were younger).
Then there are different types of skin: super dry (that is the worst), normal dry (that is generally good), oily/combination skin (that is generally not).
Finally there is what my dad calls the spectrum problem: everyone has their own relative weight on the “dry” side of the spectrum; everyone has their own relative weight on the “oily/combination” side of the spectrum; everyone has their own relative weight on the “super dry” side of the spectrum; everyone has their own relative weight on whatever other side they prefer. And nobody knows which way someone else prefers…
So there are different levels at which makeup should be used depending on these three factors: dryness, oiliness/composition and preference. But ultimately how we apply makeup should come from what our makeup users prefer — which won’t always match up with how we put it on ourselves. So using a powder foundation as an excuse for not applying your own makeup isn’t acceptable — unless it applies equally well without any colorant or thickening agent… even then I would make sure to apply my foundation with a damp brush rather than directly onto my face!
For these reasons I prefer liquid foundations; liquid foundations can also
6. Conclusion
I’ve seen a lot of people argue about whether a powder or liquid foundation is better. They claim either is better than the other but that it has to be mixed with something else. I disagree.
Just one thing: Don’t mix your powder or liquid foundation with anything else! No matter how well you are using a product, if you do that, it will not produce the results you want.
The reason is quite simple: If you use too much product, it will change the consistency of the product. The changes are usually so slight that they can only be detected by someone who knows what they’re looking for (like me). But when you mix the product with something else, there could be more frequent changes. This could cause problems — like uneven coverage or unnatural coloration — which would make your cosmetics look unnatural and unprofessional.
This is also true for any other product we use to make sure we get good results when applying our makeup: Shampoo, soap, conditioner…
Wouldn’t it be great if we could just apply our products directly to our skin without mixing them? Of course it would! It would mean we don’t have to mix them at all! But this isn’t possible without compromises in what we need to do and what we can do with those products (which brings us back to my first point).
You see, if you wanted a powder or liquid foundation as close as possible to a “bare skin look” (without having to mix in other ingredients), you should use such products without mixing them at all. You should apply them dry and let them dry for 10-15 minutes before applying any makeup afterward, so that their consistency becomes even more similar to “bare skin look” skin tone. But then there is another problem: If these products were too light on your skin tone in terms of how they cover up imperfections and pores, they wouldn’t last through any amount of makeup/sunlight exposure (and even when they do last, they won’t cover up all of your flaws). In fact, since these products are meant for “bare skin look” purposes (especially around the face), most probably aren’t made with enough coverage on their own (unless you want full coverage!).
So here again I repeat myself: there is no need for mixing powders or liquids together unless there are some very small