Last week when I shared the great Lancôme gift with purchase deal at Macy’s, I mentioned that I picked up some powder to qualify for the gift. I ended up leaving with Lancôme’s Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup ($36.50).

Since it is still summer, I had switched from using Chanel Perfection Lumière liquid foundation to Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream (see the review here).

Since I have a *terrible* track record when it comes to selecting foundation shades, I gladly let the Lancôme sales representative take charge. I ended up with the shade Matte Neutrale II (one of 26 shades – which is both overwhelming and awesome at the same time).

I’m thrilled to report that she picked a perfect match! Whether I use Lancôme Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup alone or over the Smashbox BB Cream, I’m pleased with the outcome. Today I experimented with using the Lancôme powder over just a primer (Smashbox is my favorite) with a dampened sponge, and again, I’m pleased with the result. Lancôme was NOT kidding when they decided to include the word “versatile” in this product’s name – which is a big part of why I’m rating this foundation so highly.

Here is a complete breakdown of my likes and dislikes for the Lancôme Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup.

Have you tried Lancôme Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup? Love it? Not for you? Please share in the comments!