Does Bare Minerals makeup really work?

Is it worth the money? I currently use Clinique, which isn’t cheap either, but just looking for anyone who has tried Bare Minerals.

I used to use it and I did like the fact that it looked natural but there were alot of cons………1)my face itched like crazy. They use an ingredient called bismuth oxychloride which has a very high allergy rating. My face itched and I broke out in a rash, I thought I must be the only one but if you google bare escentuals bismuth oxychloride itch you wil see a huge amount of people who experience this from their product. 2) It gets greasy fast. If you have slightly oily skin this wil look like a grease pit by noon, this is also due to the bismuth as it is a very shiny ingredient. 3)They aren’t natural like they say. They say they do not use preservatives but if you flip over the mineral veil, it has paraben preservatives. Some of the worst preservatives out their with links to cancers and hormonal imbalances.
However I did love the natural appearance they gave me and I searched for a brand that would still deliver similar results of the natural finish and being better for your skin. Someone at yahoo answers recommended faerie organic minerals to me, I tried their sample kit and loved it! It is more affordable than BE, they have a free sample kit so you can try it out before you buy, they stay on all day, they do not use bismuth oxychloride and they do not contain any preservatives. This is my holy grail of foundations, you need to check it out. There sample kits are here…….http://www.faerieorganic.com/catalog/c20_p1.html

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