Powder Foundation VS Liquid Foundation
November 19th, 2010
People often wonder, when it comes to foundation which is best. The fact is it depends on lots of variables. Such as how do you want your skin to look? How much coverage do you want? Which type of foundation do you like—liquid, powder, cream? What type of skin do you have? Because the answers to these questions can change with age, season, or occasion, there’s always more than one foundation that will work for you.
Here’s a quick breakdown on powder foundation and liquid:
Powder Foundation
Convenient because it’s two things in one and comes in a compact with a mirror
Generally full coverage
Option of applying with a sponge for maximum coverage, or a brush for less
Matte finish
Adheres to dry or textured skin which enhances the problem and is not flattering
Liquid Foundation
Comes in different forms: water based (hydrating) emollient based (heavier coverage) silicone based (smooth and easy to blend)
Variety of finishes: matte, semi matte, dewy
Manipulate finish by how much you apply—sheer it out or build coverage up
Apply with different brushes, sponge, or fingers
Customize colours by mixing to match your skin
Over the weekend I’ve been wearing the Kat Von D Motorhead (black colour) eyeshadow. What I liked about the shadow initially was the two textures in one. Half is matte the other half has small silver glitter particles infused into it. Inside the lid is a small mirror which is quite convenient. I found that the shadow adheres to the skin quite easily when applied with a brush. The pay off is good especially the matte texture. As with most eyeshadow, when applied on top of a cream base you get maximum pay off. As I blended the shadow, I did notice the colour started to lose intensity going from dark black to more of a grey colour. The glitter particles fall onto your cheeks which can be annoying if you’ve already done your foundation. On myself, I found the shadow wore for at least 5 hours without fading.