Q: What is a powder puff used for?
A: Pressing powder into the skin to set makeup, rather than sweeping it across the surface. Pressing is what makes it hold through the day, particularly under the eyes and around the nose.
Q: How do you use a powder puff?
A: Load it with powder, fold it and rub the sides together to work the product into the fibres, then press and roll onto the skin. Never drag it, which lifts the base underneath.
Q: Is a powder puff better than a brush?
A: For setting and baking, yes. A puff presses powder into the skin for longer wear; a brush dusts it over the surface for a lighter finish. Most people use both.