散粉 (sǎnfěn): loose powder (makeup)

Measure Word

一盒散粉 hé

HSK 7-9

上完底妆扫一层散粉定妆。

Shàng wán dǐzhuāng sǎo yì céng sǎnfěn dìngzhuāng.

After foundation, dust on a layer of loose powder to set the makeup.

HSK 7-9

这盒散粉很控油,适合油皮。

Zhè hé sǎnfěn hěn kòngyóu, shìhé yóupí.

This loose powder controls oil well - good for oily skin.

usage

粉饼 is a pressed/compact powder (single solid disc); 散粉 is loose, free-flowing powder. Both are used for setting (定妆) but 散粉 gives a lighter finish.

散 sàn

粉 fěn