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Makeup Tips: Every woman does makeup to make her look more attractive. This helps in covering the stains on the skin. For this, many products from foundation to eyeliner are used, it also includes compact and loose powder. It helps in finishing makeup. Those who do not like to install foundation daily, that compact can also seem only compact. Therefore, most of the women will definitely be found from makeup kit to office bags.
Now both compact and loose powder are the same in appearance. But different is used according to skin type and event. Very few people know about the difference between these two. Therefore, due to the use of wrong products, the entire makeup look starts to look bad. So let’s know when it is right to use it in both of them
Compact powder
Compact powder comes in a press form, that is, it is made solid by pressing it. It also contains mirror and application puff or sponge, so that it can be easily applied. This gives coverage good, which makes the skin universal look. Throughout the day, it is perfect to refresh makeup. Therefore, it is used only for touch-up.
When to apply compact powder (Credit: Pexels)
Loose powder
It comes in light powder form with fine texture. It helps in setting makeup and gives a soft and air-brash-like finish. It is used more in oily places like the forehead, tee-zone and chin. It mixes well with concealer and foundation. Which helps in keeping the makeup hinged for a long time.
The right way to apply loose powder (Credit: Pexels)
What is right for you?
If you stay outside office, college or day and compact powder is a better option to touch up early. If you do full-face makeup or are getting ready for a party, function or photoshoot, then you can use any of both loose powder or compact.
Apart from this, according to skin type, you should use these two. People with oily skin can use both of them, but loose powder gives better oil control. Choose a compact powder to those with dry skin that contain moisturizer properties.
When to apply?
Compact powder gives more coverage than loose powder. So if you look like a light weight foundation such as BB or CC cream, then compact powder will be right for you. On the other hand, if the party is installing a foundation with heavy coverage while going somewhere, then applying loose powder will be the best option for you.