Foundation? Powder, liquid, cream?

There are tons of different foundations... I'm confused!! I have some questions.





What's the difference between liquid, powder, and cream?


Which one is better?


What do you prefer?


How do you apply each of them?





Right now I use Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse. Is that good?Foundation? Powder, liquid, cream?
liquid is more for drier skin, powder is usually for oilier skin, and it really just depends on what kind of cream it is. I prefer clinique's superfit makeup because the people at macys [theyre also at boscovs and neiman marcus], custom fitted the skin colour so it looked really natural on my skin. However, I have a combination skin, and so they gave me a foundation [liquid].





To apply liquid, if you use a sponge, it wastes alot of it, so what i do is just put like 5 small dots of the foundation on both sides of my cheek, 3 on my forehead, and like one big one on my nose and chin. then i use my fingers to rub them in, cuz the warmth of your hands also help it to settle in better.





I have a friend who uses powder, and i think its horrrible on her cuz it looks amazingly fake, and her hand's skin color is completely different from her face skin color. Thus if you get a powder, make sure it matches good with your skin color. Use your inner forearm, to c what matches there, and that should be a good match for you. To apply powder just pat it on your face, but dont over do it. Jus one pat everywhere should be good enough. You may have to give it touch ups every now and then but again, it depends on your skin type.





oh yea, and make sure whatever you use, you put it on your eyelids, on your jawline, and even a lil under your jawline, to make sure everythings blends in well.





hope i helped [=Foundation? Powder, liquid, cream?
I really like Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse.


I've used it and been really happy.





Liquid is well.. liquid, and has a smoother finish and in most cases looks more natural.





Powder can often look 'caked on.'


Power foundation also makes your skin age faster.





I prefer liquid.





At the moment I'm using two different liquid foundations and a powder foundation, applying a layer of each liquid first and then the powder foundation. It works well for my skin.





They can all work well, it just depends what type of skin you have.





Eg. If you have oily skin using a oil based liquid foundation isn't wise, you'd want to go for a water based liquid foundation or maybe powder.
Hey:) I was in exactly the same position as you a few years back!!! But after experimenting with different brands and types of foundation I now stick with MAC Studio Fix Fluid and have been using this for the past year :) It gives me a flawless even finish (I would recommend using a good quality primer underneath your foundation to enhance its staying power) I have used Mac's creme foundation and i found that it looked way too cakey and streaky, powder foundation is good if your just after a natural finish, but because I have a few imperfections on my face I feel that liquid works best as the coverage is buildable. I apply my liquid foundation with Mac's stippling brush which is meant to give you an air brushed look and im being totally honest here! it really works!! :) I always get compliments on my makeup application..





I have used the maybelline dream matte mousse in the past and i found that it didnt work very well for me, it left my skin looking uneven and streaky. My sister recently stopped using the dream matte mousse because she found it didnt last very long shes now got the same liquid foundation and her skin looks flawless.. :)


goodluck hun
it all depends what kind of coverage you like and what is your skin type? power foundations are better for oily skin. and power foundation is also great for travel and touch up. and liquid and creams are better for drier skin. If you are getting what you need from you foundation I wouldn't change it. the liquid foundation is lighter coverage, than power and the cream. I use power foundation for summer and liquid for winter. but that is what I prefer. have fun : )
The difference is: liquid is liquidy and turns into powder, powder is just powder, and cream is like a wet powder that drys after you apply it. I can't say what one is better it depends on your skin type but i like powder because it doesn't dry out. Each one is applied differently for liquid take a small amount on your index finger and but small dots around your face, start with forehead then cheeks and chin, but don't put too many you don't want to look like a cheetah. Then blend the dots into your skin, make sure you do it evenly. For powder i use a cosmetic sponge and spread it evenly all over my face. I've never used cream so idk how to apply it. Hope this helps!
I agree that picking out a foundation is hard work! It depends on your skin type. If you have dry skin then you need to look for a moisturizing one, if you have fine lines then you need one that won't cake up in then and make it look worse, If you have oily skin then you need to find something that won't increase the oil and look really oily just sitting there in your skin. Also you want to find the right shade, not to dark or to pale. I have dry skin and I like Cover Girl smoother's, it has all day hydrating without to much and the color matches perfectly. In the summer when my skin is a little more oily I like Maybelline Wonder finish, it turns to a powder look after it dries. Both are liquid and I like the light feeling on my face. I think young women can get away with heavier foundation but as we age you need to find something lighter so you don't show off your wrinkles. lol. Just remember that makeup is to accent your natural beauty not to create a false one.
i like using powder because it looks more natural, and you can always re-apply it. also, it takes away shine and soaks up oil on your face but if thats not a problem for you then you can use whichever you prefer. you can also use liquid make-up and put powder on-top as a finish.
it depends on ur skin type and the tone of ur skin


if ur pale stay away from dark foundations and powders





lessis always best....


if ur tanned r dark toned u can get away wit dark tones in foundation





oily foundations arnt gr8 4 ur skin...


rimmel is a good brand u can get in powder and foundation in lots of different tones and is stil cheap enuf





always try a tester on ur hand blend in to ur skin and go wat ever tone matches closist to ur skin





hope dat helps ya =]
I've used to whipped moose foundations, powders, pressed %26amp; loose, cream, tinted moisturisers.... I've probably tried it all.


The only thing I haven't tried is mineral make up.... I'm thinking of moving on to that.
foundation always looks gross to me, it looks like paint over zits. personally i would just wash and moisturize my face, it looks healthier clean without a layer of goop wreaking the pores
Try the new maybelline mineral powder with its brush its as good as the other maybelline foundation products if not better....... no Iam not on commission
I use neutragena liquid foundation followed by a translucent powder. Works perfectly for me. I love it.
Hmm .... well I don't really use foundation regularly ~ I use tinted moisturizer ... but I've heard that matte mousse stuff is pretty good.
depends on your skin type.
i lobe maybelline dream matte mousse