In makeup, what is the basic difference between a pan-cake and foundation?

Question

How one should decide about use of pancake stick or foundation? What is the difference in their utility?

Answer 1

Pancake is ususally thicker and is sponged on for a lot of coverage. Foundation stick gives good coverage too. Liquid foundation comes in many forms to light weight tint to a heavy coverage liquid. Pancake or stick is good to cover dark under eye areas, redness, pores, sunspots, etc. The liquid gives a soft glow to a girl who is not covering acne or scars or uneven color. A cover stick is good to use on the dark or red areas, then use a pancake with a sponge. If you are going out or to a dance, you will want to use a big brush and apply powder to set your makeup. It will last longer this way. Best of luck to you!!

Answer 2

Pan-cake is completely out of date and only worn for stage and screen. The only times I ever used pan cake make up was when I was on television.It's think, heavy, looks obvious the skin and it can clog up pores and is difficult to clean off. I think heavy make-up is quite unflattering. Foundations can be light, sheer, powders, liquids, and all sorts of formulations. I like light sheer tinted moisturizers with sunscreen in the summer and in the winter I switch to a more moisturizing and emollient creme foundation to hlp protect my skin from drying out in the cold.

Answer 3

Pancake tends to be heavier, and is used for full coverage, especially of discoloration. It's also used for stage makeup.