The only other powder I have to compare this to is Clinique and Lancome and it surpasses both. Used with VL Water Canvas Primer and Base, the results were a flawless natural-looking finish, but sheer to medium. After reading Fort's review, I'm thinking I ought to try Nars and T Leclerc too. *Update* I was using in small amounts, but find this is too dark for me when I use all over, and it's the lightest VL powder.

There is something wrong with this powder, because while it is pricey and finely milled, it fails to make my skin look good. A powder should make your skin look better than it does without it. This stuff just kind of lies on my skin, looking dull. I don't get that perky, smooth, creamy look that I get with my T Leclerc Banane. I don't even get that flat flawless look that I got with my Nars. The Longo lets any blemishes show through and doesn't enhance even unblemished skin. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't make you look WORSE or anything, it just doesn't create that your-skin-but-better look that a really good loose powder creates.