Compact and loose powder. Which is better?

One of the main means, which is used by every representative of the fair sex, is friable powder or another version of powder - compact. If the latter in the women's arsenal of cosmetics appeared relatively recently, then the women of ancient Egypt used friable powder. Basically, it was made by grinding powder of rice flour, pearls, silk threads. However, the loose powder then had a different purpose - it helped women achieve the necessary shade of whiteness of the face, considered at that time the standard of beauty, nobility and purity. Today we cover the face with powder to hide the small and significant skin imperfections, to level its color. In addition, many varieties of powder appeared on the shelves: compact, crumbly, flickering, cream powder, as well as powder in the balls.

What is the difference between the two types of powder - compact and crumbly? Each of them has its own advantages. For example, friable powder creates a more even layer on the face, while not clogging the pores, lasts longer on the face, retaining the effect of "fresh make-up." Because of its properties, it is widely used in professional studios and beauty salons. Today friable powder is made from talc, mixing it with kaolin and still calcium carbonate, collagen, and manufacturers of brand cosmetics manage to add extracts of medicinal herbs, precious metal particles, essential oils. In addition, powder, created with the use of modern technology, protects the skin from ultraviolet light.

However, it is not very convenient to use "on the go", as it takes up a lot of space and in case of awkward movement it can easily wake up. Professionals advise for the creation of an ideal coating to apply friable powder to the face, previously moistened with cream (or on a tonal basis). Just have to wait until the agent base is completely absorbed. To make up the makeup was indistinguishable from the professional, you need to have at hand two shades of loose powder: light, which is applied primarily to the entire face, and dark, with which in some areas are placed accents.

A compact powder was specially created for the cosmetic bag. And today she helps many girls, who from time to time there is a greasy shine on her face. However, its use requires some special knowledge. When buying powder, remember that you need to do this only in daylight, so as not to be deceived with a shade. At the end of the day, you need to wash the sponge from the powder to remove dirt from it. Use a compact powder should be very careful not to get a face like a mask on your face.

You can argue a lot, figuring out which one is worthy of the title "the best powder," but it's easier to buy several varieties and use them depending on the situation.

For those who do not like to put a lot of money on face, cosmetologists have come up with cream powder, which perfectly replaces the foundation, while matting the skin. For girls whose skin is close to the ideal and causes inconvenience only by the appearance of a fat gloss, professionals have come up with a transparent powder. In summer, many fine ladies choose powdered bronzant, which is applied to separate areas of the face and emphasizes the beauty of a natural tan. Shimmering powder is usually used to go out in the light to give the face a fresh and radiant appearance, the same applies to the powder in the balls. For problem skin specialists recommend using antiseptic powder, it has a green tint and is applied only to the places of redness and pimples.

How do you determine what kind of loose powder you need ? Reviews are able to clarify this issue a lot. Judging by them, most of the girls over the foundation will prefer to apply friable powder of fine grinding, which is able to create a velvety coating on the face for the whole day. An example is the colorless powder Essence Fix & Matte! Translucent loose powder. Among the leaders of sales are mineral powder from MAC called Mineralize Foundation / Loose and also from Givenchy - Prisme Libre.