Foundation: Liquid or Powder? Know which to choose!

Does the makeup foundation give you doubts? Do you know the best for you: liquid or powder? The secret to a perfect complexion starts at the this cosmetic. For this reason, you should use the product most suitable for your skin type.

Another aspect that you should consider when buying a foundation is the finish: matte or luminous. Bet on the one you like best, depending on the occasion or time of day.

In a previous article on our blog, we show you how important it is to choose the right tone. Discover some golden tips on choosing between a liquid or powder product and get perfect results.

When to choose a liquid or fluid foundation?

The liquid foundation is the most common option, being indicated mainly for normal and dry skin. Within this category, you can also find moisturizing liquid foundations, suitable for cases of very dry skin. In addition to making the complexion look smoother, it acts as a protective layer in low humidity environments.

If your skin is normal, you’re lucky! You can choose a liquid or powder foundation, with matte or luminous finish. It all depends if you want to have a more natural look or give a special glow to your face!

Liquid foundations can’t be used on oily skins? Not totally true! If your skin is oily, you can choose a liquid cosmetic, but only if it has the oil-free designation or mattifying action. Otherwise, you will be accentuating the areas with greater oilyness. Liquid foundation are still perfect for customizing the tone, making it possible to blend one or more tones. It is easy to blur and, if it has high coverage, is perfect for hiding pores, scars and wrinkles.

When to use powder foundation?

The basic rule for who has oily skin is to use a powdered or compact foundation. The matt finish helps to disguise the shine, giving the skin a more natural look.

Women with rosacea, dry skin or wrinkles should avoid powder, since the goal is to uniform the skin of the face and not evidence the imperfections. In these cases, the liquid must be prioritized.

Nowadays, there are long lasting and water-resistant powder makeup foundations with a perfect composition for oily, sensitive, atopic or acne skins. Although most cosmetics respect the skin, in the case of having greater sensitivity or tendency to allergies, you should use a mineral makeup foundation. It is a hypoallergenic product with improved pH, also indicated for mature skin.

The compact foundation is more practical to carry in the bag. The only downside is the light coverage, which requires several touch-ups throughout the day.

Does using foundation every day hurt the skin?

The answer is no. You can use makeup foundation daily as long as you clean your skin before bed. Always use a make-up remover or micellar water to effectively remove excess product and impurities. This habit helps slow aging.

In addition, when using this cosmetic is creating a protective barrier against UV rays. Most products already have sun protection superior to SPF30.