Okay powder, poor packaging [SEP] I was looking for a natural finish & was led to believe that this mineral version would do the job but the powder produced a very matte finish. The good thing is that the powder is quite finely milled and is good for light skin tones. It might actually leave a pale veil on dark skin tones. It manages to keep my skin matte for an average amount of time. I think the worst thing about this product is the packaging. It comes with a little swirl closure mechanism for the sieve but it's too loose. I took it with me for travelling and it became super messy. The powder came out and got everywhere. I had other similar items with me by different companies and they were all fine. Laura Mercier needs to repackage these.