Pressed Powder Makeup: better for women with oily skin

Makeup artists tend to say that starting off with properly prepared skin is a lot like being an artist starting off with properly prepared canvas. In essence, deciding on the right foundation for one’s skin is extremely important before going through the daily beauty routine of applying other makeup such as eyeliner and lipstick.

Experimenting with the right foundation is a job for each woman to decide. You’ll realize that what works for another woman might not work for you. You can start by deciding on what type of makeup you would like to use.

Makeup comes in two forms: liquid makeup and presed powder makeup. Many women find that pressed powder makeup is not as messy as liquid makeup and that it is more convenient to use because it does not require sponge applicators, which need to be replaced. In place of sponge applicators, powder makeup is applied with a beauty brush, such as a kabuki, buffer, or contour brush.

How often have you looked into your purse, only to find that your liquid makeup has spilled inside? A definite advantage of using pressed powder makeup is that it is safe to throw the compact into your purse, knowing that it won’t explode! The convenience of having a tidy touch-up at your fingertips for your makeup, leaving you to get on with your busy life, can not be underestimated. Add a hairbrush and lipstick, and your purse is a portable quick-fix makeup friend.

Women with oily skin also find that pressed powder makeup works better for them than liquid makeup. Powdered makeup does a good job of absorbing oily sheen and leaving a more matte face. A lot of high-end makeup produce pressed powder versions to tackle this problem that may include talc. Therefore, be aware of any irritations that may arise for those allergic to talcum.

For the past couple of years, a new type of makeup has emerged and embraced in the makeup world. This type of makeup is marketed as bare cosmetics and it’s usually comprised of minerals and other natural ingredients that do just as well in offering coverage, but all without the skin irritation that comes with most synthetic makeups. Bare cosmetics are a great alternative for those with sensitive skin that are prone to breaking out and suffering from skin problems such as rosacea.

Bare cosmetics articles and product info is available on the author’s website. While there, find out about pressed powder makeup and beauty brushes.

- Samantha Steiner