The difference between loose powder and powder cake

1, with different definitions: a powder cake is a loose powder after compression molding. It is solid. Small size and easy to carry. So when you go out, it is usually used for makeup. The professional name of loose powder is also called makeup powder, which is generally used in the last step of makeup. Can fully adjust skin color, adjust makeup depth, help create natural makeup, and prevent makeup from coming off.

2, the shape is different: the shape of loose powder The reason why loose powder is called loose powder is definitely loose powder and fine powder. Loose powder is usually packed in a box without a mirror like talcum powder, and a small part of it is made into a powder cake, that is, a powder cake, but it is generally loose.

The shape of the powder cake is cake-like powder. Usually, the foundation is pressed into a round or square shape and put into a box with a mirror, which is convenient to carry and suitable for daily makeup. Some powder cakes can also be used as foundation if water is sprayed on the sponge before use.

3, the powder is different: the powder of loose powder is more delicate, making the makeup feel thinner, but the hiding power is not strong. There are more choices of colors than powder cakes. Purple, blue, pink, white and skin color can all be selected. The powder of the powder cake is coarse, but it doesn't matter much because it is pressed into cakes. However, the density of pigment particles is high, so the hiding power of powder cake is very good, which can cover small facial defects.

4, the role is different: the powder cake has a certain concealment and regulates the skin color. Concealer is stronger than loose powder, and you can also use wet foundation, which is very convenient for makeup! Because of the high density of powder cake, the sunscreen effect is also greater than that of loose powder. Loose powder is mainly used to fix makeup, and also has the functions of concealing, brightening skin tone, controlling oil and fixing makeup, and making skin look transparent.