Difference between Pressed (Compact) Powder and Loose Powder

Do you get confused after watching all the makeup videos? Are you not sure to use compact powder or loose powder? Do you not know the difference? Not sure which one to buy?

Then worry not, this blog is for you.

In this blog I have tried to differentiate between Pressed Powder and Loose Powder. This blog might help you in choosing the right product for your face.

•  As the name suggest pressed powder is pressed and loose powder is loose.🤣🤣🤣
• The main difference is the packaging; pressed powder is pressed into a compact and loose powder comes in jars and tubs.
• To make the pressed powder so compact the ingredients vary from that of loose powder.
• To choose between pressed powder and loose powder you must think about what result you want to get and how often you are going to use the powder.
• Loose powder has very light coverage whereas pressed powder has medium to full coverage.
• The shade range of loose powder is less than pressed powder.
• Loose powder comes in the shade translucent and banana that is perfect for baking whereas pressed powder shades are similar to foundation shades. (Nowadays even loose powder comes in various shades)
• Loose powder is more mattifying than pressed powder.
• Loose powder is worn over foundation whereas pressed powder can be worn without foundation or over foundation.
• The main purpose of loose powder is to set makeup so that makeup lasts long; pressed powder serves the same purpose but it can be worn without foundation to conceal imperfections and to get a natural no-makeup look.
• Both the powder are used to control shine on face.
• Loose powder is finer than pressed powder.
• Loose powder settles into fine line and wrinkles more easily than pressed powder.
• Loose powder has less oil than pressed powder.
• Loose powder is better option for oily skin as it has less oil.
• Pressed powder generally comes with a mirror and powder puff whereas loose powder is packed in jar or tub with small holes in lid.
• Pressed powder is more portable than loose powder.
• Pressed powder is perfect for touch ups as compared to loose powder.
• Pressed powder is easy to use whereas loose powder spills every time you use it.
• Pressed powder is better option for beginners. Loose powder is for some who has played with makeup for a while.
• Both can be used with help of a powder brush or powder puff.
• Some pressed powder comes with SPF, so it is a better daily wear option than loose powder.

Suggestions:

•  For beginners, go for pressed powder with medium coverage to get natural look.
• For intermediate, go for both; use loose powder to set makeup and use pressed powder for touch ups.
• For dry skin go for pressed powder as it has more oil content than loose powder.
• For oily skin go for loose powder.
• For dry skin choose a powder with cream or mineral-based products.
• For oily skin choose oil-control matte finish powder.
• For daily wear, you can choose a pressed powder with SPF.
• For hiding signs of aging, choose loose powder.