Powders 101: What's the difference between loose, pressed, setting and finishing powders + TOP Faves

I get so many questions about the difference between using a loose or pressed powder or what is the difference between a setting and a finishing powder. It can be overwhelming and confusing to know which is best for your needs, and your skin. In this video I explain the difference between the different types of powders and when its best to use them on your foundation and makeup. I hope this video helps! Below are some of my favorite products.

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Age: 39
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Skin Type: Normal but I live in Texas so more oily in hotter months

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[sybildisobedience]

I’m 53, wore Mac all through my 20s & 30s, but their cosmetics aren’t formulated for older skin. I still wanna look like a rockstar, as I’m sure a lot of women my age do. I know we’re not your target demographic, but would you consider doing a video for us to adapt our old punk rock ways of application to a more flattering look that’s still somewhat on the edge?

[CristinaF]

i have oily skin and i use many times a setting powder or finishing powder WITHOUT foundation, it makes my skin look and feel so nice and blurrs too, no need to use foundation sometimes just setting your face to get that oil out its also great

[saw-whet]

My favorite setting is Laura Mercier. She was recommended by another makeup artist to me. As a 65 yr old I find it’s incredible. I don’t have a pressed powder at the moment but am planning on IT 🫡 cosmetics brand.

[GinaHarrisToo]

I bought IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores and then took it on vacation. It looked great except for in photos. In those I looked like Casper the Friendly Ghost. Wish I would have known. Threw it out. Total buyer’s remorse.

[lizetteguerrero]

These are the videos I’m always looking for and waiting. Please do more. Maybe a step by step video on how you apply makeup on a regular basis with these types of products and when you’re going out to an event, wedding, a night out.

[alexandrasaadi]

Regarding touch ups with a powder compact during the day… does a sponge or a puff make a difference? Is one better than the other at applying lighter layers? When I say sponge or puff, I mean the round ones that come with some powder compacts. Thank you Lisa!💜

[Zzflo]

I love hourglass loose powder for setting and Chantecaille blurring power for finishing. Great informative video, thank you for making it!

[aussiepup]

Lisa I would love your expertise on… how to “freshen up makeup”.
I do all the skin care and good foundation prep to help it not to budge but sometimes it is just going to come off.
For example I do my makeup in the morning and at nighttime time I want to go out. Sometimes my foundation has come off around my nose and mouth (masks), my eye liner is a little smuggled underneath( especially with allergies)etc. how do I freshen up without starting over?
Thanks a million. ❤️
Mandy

[peachontopk]

I feel like nobody ever talks about the Loreal Hydra Perfecte loose powder and it’s seriously one of the best powders I’ve ever used in general. And I’m oily but it works so well on me. I originally bought it for my sister because she has dry skin but I decided to try it one day and it stuck ever since. It’s such a gem!
My top loose are the Loreal, Laura Mercier, Huda Beauty and Koh Gen Do.
Although I recently tried the Photofocus from W&W and I was highly impressed!

Top pressed are Lancome Dual Finish, Revlon Colorstay, Sephora Matte Perfection powder foundation.

[didilietho]

Hello! I was recently at Sephora and the makeup artist told me that the reason why I experience creasing under the eyes is because we tend to use a loose setting powder. She expressed that finishing powders are for under eyes while loose powders are for all over the face. I was wondering if you had any other suggestions or if it it’s just my actual skin and no matter what i will crease. Thank you !

[cristyglagola]

I love Laura Mercier’s loose powder (original formula) over Giorgio Armani luminous silk foundation. They look gorgeous together. Also love Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder for setting under my eyes. I have the Physicians Formula powder Lisa mentioned and it’s very similar to CT but smells like coconut and vanilla! I also love a pressed powder I recently found at CVS by Joah—it’s translucent and super finely milled and just blurs out my pores….plus it’s cheap.

[DMV]

My FAVORITE loose powder is DERMABLEND and my favorite pressed is No7 perfect light in Translucent... Dermablend is great even on my dry skin.. Never cakey or dry.... No7 is like a literal filter!!! (The one in the dark brown packaging JUST GORGEOUS).. I use that as my last step after setting spray and for touch ups...❤️❤️. Thanks Lisa❣️

[amomentwithmileva]

Lisa I bought that Lancôme powder. Oh my god it's beautiful I can't believe how flawless my face looks at the end of my application thank you so much I just love you and your channel I really appreciate what you bring here to all of us

[frannievanselow]

You're an Amazing Teacher! Truly Extraordinary the Best! Looked all over for a Powder You Tube describing Best to Buy! And You added Best To USE too! When I need I Always look for Your suggestions! I'm Ol' School and use Pressed Powder to Blur but you've converted my Beautiful Beauty Routine this & Sooo Many other ways!💞Thank You Sooo Much!😘

[ynnaz]

After watching your video about the Physician's Formula Powder, I bought it--and I LOVE IT! It really blurs my pores, gives a very, very low-key radiance--more like a soft-focus, candle-light glow. Wonderful recommendation, thank you!

[darkcherry]

Some say powder isn't best for mature skin but then they apply a little loose powder over the liquid foundation. That's why I have been using a little loose powder and skipping liquid. Powder is so easy. I'm happy to see you using powder. I am 31 and haven't been wearing foundation because I hate liquid. It dries cakey and shows texture. Powder does dry out my skin a little though. It's tough.

[kristenc.]

I loved this video! As someone with a very oily tzone, especially in the summer, powders are always a must for me!
My favorite loose powders are Laura Mercier for days when I really need my makeup to last (never under the eyes though), and Wet n Wild photo focus for eyeryday.
For under my eyes I typically use the No 7 pressed, or the Hourglass loose that I have in a travel size.
Anymore I typically only use pressed powders for touch ups, and I mostly just have drugstore options. My current go to is Covergirl clean fresh in translucent. If my makeup is starting to come off when I go to touch up, I will buff on a little powder foundation instead, and I use It Cosmetics or L’Oreal infallible.
I have the physicians formula powder you mentioned coming in my next Amazon order.
A few powders on my wishlist are the Huda loose powder, the Nikkia Joy loose powder, and I want to get a Mac blotting powder for my purse (or the Fenty one). I eventually want to try the No 7 loose version, but probably not anytime soon, because I don’t need a million powders at once😂

[Sera-R]

I love how you breakdown these videos and make it so helpful! Thanks so much!!

[yulianagonzalez]

Hello babe good morning 🥰 love to learn more and more
I love to see which BK beauty brushes use with which powder
Loose/ pressed
Setting/finishing

[samstar]

I do like a little bit of shine on my skin, It makes your skin look younger