Powder or foundation for oily skin

To look great under any circumstances, many women require light daily or professional makeup, an important step of which is applying a toner to the face. Today there is no shortage of decorative products in stores; cosmetic brands offer fashionable new items for every season to even out and refresh the complexion. When looking at packaging, it is often difficult to figure out what Which product is better: foundation or powder?. Some expert advice will help you understand this issue.

Types of funds

For normal and combination skin

The main action that tips the scales in favor of one or another decorative product for applying perfect makeup that can even out the surface of the face, hide imperfections and give a healthy shade is the correct selection for a certain skin type.

Normal skin, characterized by a smooth surface, proper functioning of the sebaceous glands and balanced hydration, can well accept both a foundation with an oily base and a dry powder texture.

In the warm season, for normal skin, it is recommended to limit the use of foundation, since exposure to heat opens the skin pores and increases the secretion of the sebaceous glands. The oil balance of the skin surface is disrupted, resulting in excessive shine and possible acne breakouts.

For the summer period, a mineral crumbly texture or powder with a lasting effect is better suited. The transparent powder, invisible on the face, does not have a toning effect; it is convenient to apply as a mattifying agent on normal dermis that does not require masking of defects. To tone down unwanted shine, you can also combine a layer of foundation with mattifying powder.

A person with combination skin, which has increased activity of the sebaceous glands in the T-zone, can be used as a base layer of tinting cream. In this case, to prevent the possible appearance of shine on the wings of the nose, powder will be needed after the foundation.

It is possible to use a universal preparation in the form of foundation cream-powder, which combines the best qualities of foundation and powder. Tonal fluids have earned positive feedback from customers, the peculiarity of which is the ability not to weigh down the epidermis and to last well throughout the day with a fairly dense leveling coating.

For dry epidermis

Skin prone to dryness and irritation requires special care, as it is characterized by the early formation of wrinkles. A face with dry dermis requires daily nutrition and hydration. To protect this type of skin from feeling tight, you should avoid using decorative powder. As a last resort, you can apply a suitable day cream under a light layer of powder.

To soften and additionally hydrate dry skin, cosmetologists advise choosing a foundation with a moisturizing effect. The formula of such a product, containing a smaller amount of pigmenting particles, will not contribute to the accumulation of the product in wrinkles and their emphasis.

When applying makeup for dry skin, it is wiser to use a moisturizer instead of foundation. An excellent effect can be achieved by mixing foundation with a small amount of moisturizer.

Today you can choose a tinting cream, the composition of which is enriched with nutritional supplements, for example, vitamin complexes based on vitamins A and E. The formula of such a cream will promote dense coverage of the dermis, fill it with vital energy, make it more elastic, and prevent the early formation of wrinkles. The coating will protect and disguise imperfections such as unevenness and red spots.

For the summer period, it makes sense to choose a foundation product that contains special filters that protect against the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. With such protection, thin sensitive skin is not afraid of age spots and dehydration. Waterproof cream formulas withstand sweat well, while moisture-proof formulas completely repel water. Such makeup creams should be applied infrequently so as not to create an additional greenhouse effect on the sensitive dermis.

For oily and problem types

For skin that is characterized by increased secretion of the sebaceous glands, a characteristic feature is an oily sheen. Such skin is prone to inflammatory processes and the appearance of a pustular rash due to blockage of the dilated openings of the sebaceous glands with a mixture of excess skin secretions and dirt. In order not to clog pores and not worsen the condition of the dermis by causing inflammatory processes, it is not recommended to apply fat-based decorative tinting products for such skin.

To smooth out the epidermis, it is better to use a foundation with a non-greasy texture that allows the skin to breathe and contains antiseptic ingredients.

At the same time, apply it with light movements, trying not to rub. The optimal product for skin with enlarged pores, prone to oiliness and inflammatory rashes, would be a toning product with a dry structure that can absorb excess sebaceous secretions. To maintain a healthy appearance of problematic dermis, especially in hot summers, it is safer to minimize the use of decorative cosmetics.

It is best to use powder with a mineral composition and dry out acne with special products with an antibacterial soothing effect.

The mineral formula of the powder product, in addition to its decorative effect, due to the content of zinc compounds and other beneficial soothing components, helps fight unwanted rashes and gently cares for the skin. The color additive helps disguise imperfections of the epidermis. Mineral powder will be the best solution for oily problem skin, since it does not contain strong fragrances and harmful chemical compounds that contribute to the occurrence of inflammation on the skin.

Advantages and disadvantages

Having figured out which product is best suited to a certain type of female skin, to complete the picture, you can compare both products with each other. Pigmented powder, especially its compact or baked version, is very convenient to use. Having a small box with a mirror and a puff in your purse, you can always quickly and discreetly adjust and refresh your makeup.

Having powder in your arsenal of decorative products, there is virtually no chance of staining your clothes. A significant drawback is that the product is not suitable for dry skin.

A suitable foundation texture can ideally disguise all imperfections, evenly distributed over the surface of the face. However, choosing the right shade of foundation is much more difficult than choosing the tone of powder; for this, it is best to use a tester before purchasing. For a more objective assessment of the durability and tone of the cream, makeup using it should be worn a little on the skin.

A significant disadvantage of a tinted cream product is that its effect on oily epidermis is more harmful than using a powder product, since there is a high probability of clogging into enlarged pores and the formation of inflamed acne.

This problem can affect very young girls. In order not to harm young skin, they can apply foundation in a thin layer as needed or even wait until they are 20-25 years old to use the product. Another disadvantage of foundation is that it is inconvenient to touch up makeup; it is more rational to apply it before an important event.

So which is better: foundation or powder - you will find out from the video.

A dilemma that everyone faces sooner or later: to choose cream or powder for tone correction? Let's understand the issue

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Text: Makeup.ru editors June 18, 2017

When choosing between foundation and powder, many assume that one of these products should be more effective, more pleasant or beneficial for the skin. However, we should not say that liquid foundation is better than powder, or vice versa. Each of them has its own advantages that will be useful in certain circumstances. Based on this, you need to make a decision - taking into account, of course, the characteristics and needs of your skin.

What to do if you don’t understand what to use - powder or foundation? First, find out what advantages and disadvantages each of these means has.

Concealer

Foundation is primarily a soft, creamy or liquid texture. Due to this, a good product literally merges with the skin and, evening out its tone, provides a natural result. The same texture allows you to enrich the formula of foundation creams with caring components and, thanks to this, add benefits to the skin in addition to the decorative effect.

1. For example, Giorgio Armani's two-phase Maestro Glow product is rich in nourishing oils - just what you need if your skin is dry and requires intensive care that will prevent dehydration.

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1. And Yves Saint Laurent Beauté combined foundation with their anti-aging serum and got Youth Liberator Sérum Fond de Teint, which not only evens out the tone, but also fights the aging process.

So using a foundation is an opportunity to give your skin even more care, while simultaneously correcting your appearance so that not a trace remains of imperfections.

At the same time, foundations are capable of a variety of “special effects”. Some of them make the skin matte, others provide freshness with a slight glow, as if “from within,” and others create a coating with a dewy glow, which was recently promoted on the catwalks as a full-fledged trend.

Powder

Powder is a completely different matter. Due to its dry texture, this product is most often completely unsuitable for dry skin - the powder falls on it in patches and flakes off, so there is no talk of masking imperfections.

1. But, of course, there are exceptions to the rules - for example, NYX Professional Makeup offers Hydra Touch moisturizing powder with extracts of chamomile, cactus, chlorella algae and wheat germ. True, it is better to use it on dry skin only as a finishing touch.

Therefore, powders are most suitable for those with normal or combination skin without pronounced problems.

1. They can use this product to slightly correct the tone - in situations where they do not want to feel a heavy layer of cream on the skin.
2. The second option is to use powder to complete the makeup, using it to fix the coverage made by the foundation.

Based on these benefits of each product, determine what your skin needs. Based on its type: dry skin requires hydration and nutrition, so it needs a cream with oils, but normal skin without any special “whims” can be covered with powder. In one case, foundation may perform better than powder, and vice versa. Therefore, the main thing is to clearly know what suits your skin, and take this as the basis for your choice of cosmetics. Also, consider the season: for a list of the best foundations for summer, check out this article.

Do you use foundation or powder? Why? Write a comment.

All my life I thought that powder was less harmful than foundation, and that the skin breathed more with it. And then the consultant at the store said that I should switch to oil-free tone. Cream, because powder clogs pores. My skin is prone to oily skin, so I don’t see the point in using a cream; on the contrary, I need to mattify it.

So, does anyone know what is preferable for the skin? Maybe the consultant just wanted to sell me her cream?

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For oily skin, powder is better - it mattifies and absorbs excess sebum. But the foundation still clogs the pores. At least my personal experience says so.

I heard somewhere that powder really clogs pores, I won’t argue, I don’t know. I myself use a moisturizing foundation, my skin is dry, so if I don’t have it on my face it just pulls everything together. There are no acne or anything else. Most likely, I think that each type has something different, but it can even get to the point where it’s generally harmful to apply anything to your face




My husband’s sister is a cosmetologist, so she only uses powder, but her skin itself is skinny and has large pores (heredity



) so I think if she applied the tone, it wouldn’t look very nice.

Foundation, if good, is not harmful, just like powder, on the contrary, they protect the skin from dirt, dust, etc.

There are some powders that really clog pores, but they are easy to identify by their price)))

Leading makeup artists are very surprised why our girls don’t use foundation when applying makeup. For a long time, experts have suggested that foundation should be considered not as decorative cosmetics, but as a skin care product; it protects the skin from harmful external influences and ultraviolet radiation, and all the soot and dirt that settles on our face during the day in the city. Another thing is that foundation must be correctly selected in accordance with complexion and skin type.

Thanks to those who answered!
About the protective properties of foundation - in my opinion, a cream with filters 15-20 under makeup copes with these functions. And many powders contain SPF.
No matter what foundation I’ve tried, I still have the feeling of a mask on my face(
Many foundations are comedogenic, so they are only suitable for dry skin, like Iruska.
Not that I'm advocating powder, I'm just wondering)

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First I apply a base - cream with spf, then cover up the dark circles under the eyes with foundation - there is no point in smearing it all over the face, it turns out to be a matte mask that is quite noticeable. Then I apply powder with a brush. I really like this method

If you buy normal powder, there will be no problems. But powder will not mask or even out your complexion the way foundation does. It has other functions. These are all urban legends about clogged pores. Do you wash off your makeup at night? Also, buy foundation according to the season. For summer, water-based (such as MaxFactor, Calor Adapt), for winter, thicker, resembling plasticine, such as (Mary Kay).

6, Author, Chanel has a good foundation, teint innocence spf12, it’s light and doesn’t clog pores. I used to use powder, now this cream is enough. Give it a try. It is economical, because it does not require a spray gun. In a round glass jar, very convenient.

My skin is oily and porous. I noticed that when I don’t use powder, blackheads appear. But they don’t come with powder. And she doesn’t score anything if the quality is good. But foundation looks terrible on oily skin during the day. So powder foreva!

and I like Clinic for problematic acne-prone skin. I myself have oily skin. Sometimes pimples appear. With this cream I don’t have the feeling that my face is dirty, like I did with others. And it camouflages really well. And not at all fat.

The author, the function of powder is to create a substrate on which it is easy to shade blush and to absorb secretions from the skin so that it does not shine. If you have good skin, then you can safely apply powder, even transparent. Just remember that foundation makes makeup more durable. The cosmetics seem to stick. The choice of foundation is very individual; it is better to try it on your face immediately upon purchase. At the same time, cover problem areas with it and see how it copes with it. Theoretically, it is difficult to say until you apply the cream to your face and walk around with it. Please note that it does not differ from the color of the neck.

Feel free to apply powder without foundation.

Leading makeup artists are very surprised why our girls don’t use foundation when applying makeup. For a long time, experts have suggested that foundation should be considered not as decorative cosmetics, but as a skin care product; it protects the skin from harmful external influences and ultraviolet radiation, and all the soot and dirt that settles on our face during the day in the city. Another thing is that foundation must be correctly selected in accordance with complexion and skin type.

There are some powders that really clog pores, but they are easy to identify by their price)))

Mineral powder seems to generally heal the skin.

I prefer Vichy foundation for problem skin
conceals and evens out complexion by 100%
doesn’t clog pores.. I’ve been using it for over six months now
the main thing is thorough cleansing of makeup... and it doesn’t matter what it is, powder or foundation
but for me, foundation is better than powder

and I like Clinic for problematic acne-prone skin. I myself have oily skin. Sometimes pimples appear. With this cream I don’t have the feeling that my face is dirty, like I did with others. And it camouflages really well. And not at all fat.

both, depending on how you apply it, you can apply the foundation tightly, then the skin won’t dry out, or you can lightly. In general, I like powder better than foundation until you wear it, it can turn out unevenly, but not a lot of powder won’t hurt!
buy yourself a cream with the effect of tone cream + powder and everything is super
But in general it’s better to apply foundation first, cream then powder
and the saleswomen should be sold...

they don't score. neither foundation nor powder. pores become clogged FROM THE INSIDE when sebum production is increased (for example, why pimples pop up during menstruation - male hormones increase, and along with them, the sebaceousness of the skin increases).
use good cleansing and everything will be ok. and foundation or powder, who cares. I like the tonal one.
The main thing is to wash it off at night.

they don't score. neither foundation nor powder. pores become clogged FROM THE INSIDE when sebum production is increased (for example, why pimples pop up during menstruation - male hormones increase, and along with them, the sebaceousness of the skin increases).
I agree with you!
use good cleansing and everything will be ok. and foundation or powder, who cares. I like the tonal one.
The main thing is to wash it off at night.

In the cold season, cosmetologists recommend foundation, in the summer only powder. In my opinion, using foundation in the summer is generally a perversion; it’s very hard on the skin. So, to put it correctly, in winter - foundation, in summer - powder.

You better look at the ingredients. Out of the stupidity of a bourgeois, I bought 10 hours of sleep and then I was horrified when I started studying the ingredients at home. And now I’m well versed in the ingredients

You better look at the ingredients. Out of the stupidity of a bourgeois, I bought 10 hours of sleep and then I was horrified when I started studying the ingredients at home. And now I’m well versed in the ingredients

Propylene Glycol (Propylene glycol).
1. In industry, it is used as antifreeze in water cooling systems and as brake fluid. It gives a smooth, oily feel to the skin, but this is achieved by displacing components important to skin health.
2. By binding the liquid, propylene glycol at the same time displaces water. The skin cannot use it; it functions with water, not antifreeze.
3. MSDS for propylene glycol indicates that skin contact may cause liver impairment and kidney damage. In cosmetics, a typical composition includes 10-20% propylene glycol (note that propylene glycol is usually one of the first in the list of ingredients of drugs, which indicates its high concentration).
4. In January 1991, the American Academy of Dermatology published a clinical review regarding the association of dermatitis with propylene glycol. The report proved that propylene glycol causes a large number of reactions and is a major skin irritant even in low concentrations.
Research shows that this substance is mutagenic. Quickly penetrates the skin, destroys cellular proteins and settles in the body.
Parabens.
Trade name: butyl, ethyl, germa, methyl, propyl paraben. In cosmetics they are used as preservatives. Causes dermatitis and allergies. May cause breast cancer.
and this is not the whole list, there are better cream compositions, but not in this brand, but rather in Clinic