Lancome Dual Finish Powder By Mean_Queen on Oct 05, 2007 - Updated Oct 15, 2011

Lancome's Dual Finish Powder comes in a variety of shades for all different skin tones. I wear the Matte Amande III. I like this powder because it can be used dry as a powder or wet as a foundation. It comes with 2 applicators. The powder puff is for using it as a powder and the sponge is to apply it as foundation. I've found you can also use the sponge to apply the powder for a finish somewhere in between the plain powder and wet foundation. To ensure your applicators and powder last, keep the plastic insert that comes with the compact. It keeps your powder puff separate from the powder, which prevents the oil from your skin from getting into the powder. Also, keep the sponge out of the compact so that it dries completely between uses. I really like the coverage of this product. It is not oil-free, but it doesn't cause me to break out like other powders. I highly recommend this powder but if you have not used it before, go to a department store and have the sales clerk help you find the right shade.