I have oily skin and I do not want my make up to look cakey. Should I go with pressed or loose powder?

Question

I use oil-blotting sheets which are great, but I need just a pinch of powder to set my foundation and for touch-ups.
Should I go with pressed or loose?
Is covergirl oil-free pressed powder any good? because I was thinking about buying that.
I need something that's available at like walmart or walgreens.
thanks. (oh and I have fair skin with a little redness here and there)

I DO NOT HAVE REALLY REALLY OILY SKIN. It's combination skin.
I am asking about a POWDER, NOT A TONER.

Answer 1

its basically the same because when you apply the pressed powder like with a brush it comes on the same as the loose powder. for me, the pressed powder is easier cause in a compact, and the loose powder is messier cause im kind of clumsy. so whichever you prefer.

Answer 2

I use a loose powder, cake tends to lay to heavy on my skin, also use a good brush not the puff thing they come with, the brush gives a light coat to set the foundation, and not leave too much powder lying on the skin. I just buy the covergirl translucent, which is funny cause I use lancombe foundation, but I havent noticed a difference in the loose powders

Answer 3

You need loose powder to set your foundation, and pressed to carry with you in case you need a touch up during the day. Personally if you don't want to look cakey I would stick to just setting your foundation with the loose powder and using the oil-blotting sheets and a colorless blotting powder. I think Clean and Clear makes one, Cover Girl might too. Stay away from pressed powders that add color because the more you touch up with them the more they build up and cause the cakey look.

Answer 4

Loose powder is for setting foundation so it lasts longer, pressed one is for touch-ups during the day.

Answer 5

I know that you said you need a product you can purchase at walmart, but I know the product Bare Minerals is worth every penny. Bare Minerals is so good for your skin you can sleep with the powder on your face. I get so many compliments when I wear the product. Good luck!

Answer 6

You should go with loose powder, like with Bare Minerals. It spreads on beautifully and makes your skin glow. It is more expensive and is bought through infomercials. Loreal Bare Naturale Mineral Makeup is a cheaper alternative and can be bought at almost any drugstore.

Answer 7

i take advantage of Lancome's Idole Teint 24-hr commencing position. that's no longer 24-hr lasting because it claims to be, in spite of the undeniable fact that it nevertheless continues to be on for 10+ hours. i locate it to be a lot less greasy than Maybelline's Dream tender Mousse because with the Maybelline I also had the priority of it smearing off on human beings (ew). The Lancome is truly expensive, yet you'll get a loose one week pattern of it at Macy's or some thing like that. and ensure you take advantage of a primer in the previous besides!

Answer 8

OK i know how u feel about the oily skin but first u need to use toner kuz that stops some oil from getting bad (really shiny)

Answer 9

I have oily skin. I use NYC Loose transparent powder. It never looks cakey and works well.

Answer 10

which ever way you choose, roll the powder, with a puff, over your skin. before i started using bare minerals i used the nyc also and i still recomend it to people on a tight budget.