What's Better: Loose or Pressed Powder?

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What's Better: Loose or Pressed Powder?

Which type of powder is the best for you? Here, makeup guru Trish McEvoy explains the benefits and uses of loose and pressed powder.

By Trish McEvoy

Question: "Which powder is best -- loose or pressed?"

Answer: They're both great – loose powder is best for setting your makeup, while pressed works for touch-ups. If you want a sheer effect, apply it with a fluffy brush. For more coverage, use a puff wrapped around your finger to press powder into skin. Whichever tool you use, start from the center of your face and blend out.

By Trish McEvoy is the author of Trish McEvoy: The Power of Makeup (Fireside, 2003) and the founder of Trish McEvoy Ltd.

Originally published in Fitness magazine.