who can afford $44.00 for makeup base?

I use Merle Norman which is expensive, but it lasts all day and I use about an 8th of the cheaper brands I use to use (not 44.00 but I think it is 25 ish). If you also account for cost of the powder and the consealer you are not that much more expensive than using all three products in a cheaper brand. Plus in my job contract it states I have to have styled hair and appropriate makeup so I am able to write it off as part of my uniform expense. Also if it doesn't make my face break out I would spend the extra money to have it! If you apply your makeup with a brush it also goes on smoother and you use less, just a tip.

It's so hard to get the perfect shade ...I rather use no face make up .
And I buy no fancy creams or soaps ...plain cheap soap and water works just as good .

I totally agree w/ cuttinuplady....when will manufacturers and retailers get it? Is it better to sell 5 bottles at $50 each or 500 bottles at $5 each...this is simple Retail 101. Most women want to look better for themselves but can't even try the majority of products on the market today because of high prices. I don't appreciate the "free" offers either...those who say it's free for a one month supply but it takes three months to notice results so they require a credit card in order to bill you for on-going shipments. Makes no sense to me and of course, I refuse to fall for these gimmicks. Just price them so more can and WILL buy. It ain't rocket science people.

I never liked powders.....but I love my bare minerals...it last and looks so natural and doesn't clog pores. Face has cleared up since I starting using it...

want a great lipstick/lipgloss in 1? try DaraZcosmetics.com, I love #9!!

You women are TOTALLY missing the point. Okay, so she didn't mention the sunblock, (I am the biggest advocate for sunblock.....having had skin cancer 4 times my self, I would not leave the house without it). That does not mean that she didn't say don't wear it. And it needs to be one that is separate from in your foundation. Sunblock in your foundation is never enough. As far as price goes, I used to work at Saks Fifth Avenue, and if you think $44.00 is high for foundation, you guys are off your rockers. Women all over the United States pay far higher prices for less every single day of the year. I was selling a one ounce serum (I won't mention the name of the product here) that retails for $500.00, and yes, women bought it all the time. Look at products such as La Mer, La Prairie, SKII, Cle de Peau, Sisley, Chanel, etc. The average price for a mere lipstick in these lines is more that $30 (and more!). Is it right? No. But that 's just the way it is......

SINCE DISCOVERING "BARE MINERALS" IN 2006, I WOULDN'T PUT ANYTHING ELSE ON MY FACE. IT COVERS ANY FLAWS THAT MIGHT BE ON YOU FACE. YOU USE A BRUSH AND CONTINUE TO BRUSH, BRUSH AND BRUSH SOME MORE UNTIL YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOUCH. I HAVE HAD PEOPLE ASK ME "DID YOU GO TO ONE OF THOSE PLACES TO HAVE A FACIAL AND PUT YOUR MAKEUP ON?" NO I DO IT MYSELF. WHEN I FIRST STARTED IT WOULD TAKE ME CLOSE TO ONE HOUR, NOW I CAN HAVE IT SLAPPED ON IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES AND WHEN I GET THROUGH I LOOK LIKE I JUST STEPPED OUT OF A MAKE UP SESSION, THAT COSTS HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS.
I WILL NEVER USE ANYTHING ELSE.

I use Bare Minerals and I'm happy with it - for the products that I use, it about $50 every three to six months. I don't wear it everyday, because there are days that I don't feel like having anything on my face other than moisturizer, spf 15.

Ditto to Bare Minerals. It is the best foundation out there and I've tried 'em all. It's natural, gives you great coverage and is quick and easy to brush on. After using Bare Minerals, the liquid and creme foundations feel like bacon grease on your face. I love the stuff! Not too crazy about "Warmth" as a blusher, though. "GLee", however, is perfect.