Re: Bare Minerals/Bare Escentuals
The L'Oreal stuff is no way near as good as the 'real' stuff. I can't vouch for Bare essentuals but I would imagine them to be on a par with the Jane Iredale stuff. Lily Lolo is also a very good brand.
I agree that it's expensive initially but it really does last for ages and it's so natural that surgeons even recommend it for patients who have had skin peels and grafts since the ingredients are all natural and it has natural SPF. And it won't damage your skin if you sleep in it which is a big bonus.