Hello my fellow specktras! Which one do you recommend---loose or pressed blot powder? Is there a difference besides the price? Also, if I'm NC30, do I get medium or medium/dark? I have never tried the blot powder, but after reading good reviews, I want to try it myself since I have oily skin.

Hey there!

Blot Powder/Pressed is $18.50 for 12g and Blot Powder/Loose is $20 for 8g! So yes, it does differ in the price!

It really depends on what you're going to use it for!
Do you want to use it for touch-ups while you're going out? Then the pressed version is great for you! Plus, it comes with its own puff and mirror!
Or do you want to use it just at home? Then I'd go for the loose version!

But when you're looking at the price difference, I'd take the Blot Powder Pressed for everything! It's really super handy!

Hmm I'm a NC15 and even I use Medium so I think since the Blot Powders don't apply too much color it should work for you too!

I didn't much pay attention to the weight LOL. I'm going to get the pressed one since you mentioned about the price difference and the convenience of it. I'm going to the MAC store this weekend to get it, and I'm excited already like usual Thanks!!

I also recommend the pressed. The loose is just too messy for me!!

ive got both and pressed is so much better, with the loose, the brush can pick up to much sometimes = wastage!!!

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I picked up the pressed as well. FYI, as NC35 I thought I'd be picking up either Medium or Medium/Dark, but the MA suggested Dark b/c it's better to be a bit darker than paler, esp. with the summer coming up. I ended up getting the Dark and all is well. It may be a tad too dark for you, but try it out in the store and see what it's like on you. HTH!\

*update* Jul26 I've been using it more now with the heat and humidity, and Dark is too dark... if you pay attention you'll see my nose darker than the rest of me! I got Medium-Dark in the loose and I like it quite a bit... I may have to swap my dark away...

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Bumping this because I have a question...

Is this a good powder to use for setting liquid foundation? I have combination skin but I get some oily spots after like 4 ot 5 hours in some areas...would you recommend Blot powder, or another powder all together for me? Ideally I want something that I can slip into my purse for touch ups on the go. I also have some areas of my face that are a bit drier, would Blot powder be too drying?

I have the Studio Fix powder right now but I'm finding it kind of heavy for touch ups, it seems to cake on top of the oily spots when I touch up...

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The only difference I find between the loose and pressed powder versions of Blot is that the loose has a tendency to oxidize in some oily skins while the pressed version never oxidizes.

The only pressed powder I like is Blot Powder, never cakes doesn't upset my skin and I've repurchased it several times over the years and it's slightly unexpensive compared to Chanel and Dior (which made me turn pink... )

I wouldn't advise you to use Studio Fix for touch-ups, it looks perfect when applied however it tends to cake and look messy as the hours go by.
My favorite powder foundations remains La Prairie's. Hope this helps.

Hi,

I have combination skin as well, i use the pressed blot powder which is really handy because it is easy to carry around and use it for touch ups. I always have to use it 4 hours later, i buff it onto my t zone, but very lightly on my cheeks.

Hope this helps!

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I love the results I get with loose powder, but I hate the inconvenience of so much lost product and messiness. I finally found my dream product that I will be ordering soon from Sephora - Sephora: Sephora Brand Professionnel Refillable Powder Brush #54: Sephora Professionnel Brushes

The brush should be great since it's from Sephora's Professionnel line, and you can fill it with whatever loose powder you like. I'm planning on purchasing Nars' loose powder. I was really impressed with Sephora's idea. HTH

Oh and also it comes with a scoop so you won't spill your powder when refilling it.

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Blot pressed powder is def a good purchase for combination skins, and really handy for touch ups plus not too drying. You can go for it! I really liked this one but unfortunately, I smashed mine need to buy another one soon!

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