Which is better: powder or liquid foundation?

I hear this question all the time. So, I will give out what I know about the two different kinds of makeup - powder or liquid?

Liquid gives the best coverage. However, it's probably the least healthy out of the two because liquid tends to clog pores. People who have dryer skin might find this a better option since powder will only accentuate your dryness. I suggest people who do have dry skin and who use foundation (liquid or powder) first apply a good lotion on first. It will keep the makeup on and intact.

Powder doesn't give as well of a coverage as liquid, however it is healthier for the skin because it's lighter on your face and let's your pores breathe. This is better for people who have oily skin as it tends to stay on better. If you are young and just starting to wear makeup, I would use the powder simply because it looks more natural.

I get a lot of comments that powders look cakey, and I also see comments of liquid being cakey as well. I think the cause of the "cakey" look is because:
*the use of cheap or poor quality product
*the application of too much foundation on
*the use of the wrong skin tone

People who are acne-prone may find it best to stay away from liquid foundation, but it ultimately depends on your skin type. You may just have to look around and see which ones seem to be the most friendly to your skin, or perhaps use a concealer to hide your bad spots, including dark circles around the eyes, instead of putting foundation all over your skin. Some people's skin are sensitive - some may respond with negative side effects such as worse acne. I'll give a shout out soon to the most user-friendly, inexpensive, easy to find brands of foundations.

People who have already nice skin, or have mild-moderate acne or blemishes should just stay with the powder. Powder brings more of a natural glimmer and even natural skin tone. Why overly hide your beautiful skin if you already have it?

Another thing about powder is that you should go for the mineral kinds. I don't recommend any other powder besides the minerals. It will actually improve your facial skin health. The leading company of mineral powder foundations, bareEssentials, have clinically proven after 8 weeks of regular use that it will give 52% improvement in skin smootheness, 49% improvement in skin luminosity, and 43% reduced redness! The good thing about mineral foundation is that it's the safest to use and seems to be the most user-friendly type of foundation out there.

Of course, some people feel they need something more than just a powder. Both have their pros and cons. Test what works for you. Do your research.

Here is a tip: if you plan to use liquid foundation, put a mineral powder foundation over it and it will improve the appearance of your skin.

Here is a general rule though for any type of foundation - be sure to use the right color! Too light or too dark can make your skin look bad. Foundations usually have a sample color on them - when you're at the store put the sample color next to your wrist and notice any skin color changes. The wrist seems to be the closest in color to the color of your face. If there isn't any changes, it's most likely the color for you!

I'll post a recommended brand product for foundations blog tomorrow or some other time this week. Good luck!