What's better for dry skin? Loose or compact powder?

I have dry skin, I moisturize every day and am looking for a powder to use everyday to even out my skin tone instead of using foundation.

What's better for dry skin? Loose or compact powder?
Loose Powder is not crusty, it helps manage shine.


dust a small puff of it on your face for a smooth, even complextion, don't go overboard though or you willl look dry
Reply:Treatable in many different forms, DRY SKIN problems respond well to self-care measures, such as using moisturizers and avoiding long, hot showers and baths. If you have very dry and scaly skin, your doctor may recommend you use an all-natural cream that contains natural oils that gives soothing and glowing results.





In a more serious skin disease, such as ichthyosis or psoriasis, your doctor may prescribe prescription creams and ointments or other treatments in addition to home care.





Dry skin leads to dermatitis, which causes red, itchy skin. In these cases, treatment may include lotions with natural-oil ingredients. If your skin cracks open, your doctor may prescribe wet dressings with mildly astringent properties to contract your skin and reduce secretions and prevent infection.





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Reply:Loose Powder!
Reply:Try the Bare Minerals-Bare Essentuals foundation. They are light and make your complexion look fantastic plus it will stay on all day without looking "blochy, streaky or cakey"!


My advise is to NOT get one from the drug store! They look cheap and will make your skin look drier than it is! Plus I think most of them have too much "sparkles" in them!


Bare Minerals look "Natural" on your face and if you " Buff "


it in all over, including your neck and chest area, no one will even know you have makeup on because it looks just like your own skin...but alot better!!!


Use a light moisturizer all over your face including your neck and chest area.Find one that's good for dry skin.


I've been using Oil of OLay Total Effects Intensive RestorationTreatment. It works great and absorbs quickly and leaves your face feeling nice and soft!


After applying your moisturizer, Buff on your minerals foundation. The best brush to use is a KUBUKI brush. It's a big, round, soft brush that's works wonderful with the minerals.


In my opinion, go to Ebay and find some of the different products Oil of Olay makes. The prices are alot better there and you will have a large assortment to pick from ( It saves alot of time AND money instead of going to the department stores!) And you should also look at the Bare MInerals- Bare Essentuals items there in Ebay too.


Find a foundation close to your skin color. ( sometimes getting two different shades will be better because you can mix them together to find your perfect shade!)


I also recommend getting "Warmth" in the Bare Minerals collection. That's exactly what it is...iit adds warmth to your complexion! It will make your skin look warm and radiant!


I hope this helps you...good luck!!!
Reply:I'd say avoid it if you can altogether, powder absorbs moisture out of your skin. I have dry skin, and would recommend using a tinted moisturiser, max factor do a good compact but go easy on it!! x
Reply:how the powder is created has nothing to do with your skin type.. it's a matter of how you want to apply and if you need it to be portable.





pressed powder gives more coverage when applied with a sponge, and is easy to take with you. loose powder gives softer coverage when applied with a brush and is too messy to carry around.





try mark powder buff natural skin foundation $8 or merle norman ultra powder foundation $24 for nice coverage without foundation.