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Drugstore Mineral Makeup Quick Comparison Chart

(See below for full reviews of all the drugstore-brand mineral foundations.)

Legend: Jane = Jane Be Pure Mineral Powder;  Milani = Milani Minerals Loose Makeup;  P/F = Physician's Formula Mineral Loose Powder;  Neutrogena = Neutrogena Mineral Sheers;  Almay = Almay Pure Blends Mineral Makeup;  L'Oreal = L'Oreal Bare Naturale Mineral Foundation;  IsaDora = IsaDora Mineral Foundation Powder
Retail Price1
1. Jane, $7 for 0.36 oz.
2. Milani, $8 for 0.35 oz.
3. P/F, $10 for 0.5 oz.
4. Neutrogena, $12 for 0.18 oz.
5. Almay, $12.49 for 0.1 oz.
6. L'Oreal, $15 for 0.35 oz.
7. IsaDora, $16 for 0.28 oz.
Actual Cost 1
1. Jane, $8-$10
2. L'Oreal, $12.86
3. Milani, $14
4. IsaDora, $17-$20
5. Neutrogena, $20
6. P/F, $25
7. Almay, $37.47
Quality 2
1. IsaDora
2. Milani
3. Almay
4. L'Oreal
5. Jane
6. P/F
7. Neutrogena
Value 3
1. Milani
2. L'Oreal
3. Jane
4. IsaDora
5. P/F
6. Almay
7. Neutrogena
1. "Actual Cost" is the adjusted price of the product when compared to the standard 0.3 ounce container of bareMinerals. To calculate "actual" cost, the price per 0.3 ounces of the product is added to the cost of having to use a greater amount of the product to achieve comparable results to a regular application of bareMinerals. This is only a rough estimate and results will vary for individuals users.

2. "Quality" is based on the performance of the product (staying power, finish, level of coverage, whether it becomes cakey or "muddy"). This ranking does not take price into account.

3. The "Value" rankings are based on both the actual cost of the product and the quality of the product. The highest ranking products demonstrate a balance between having a high enough quality for everyday wear while still keeping costs low enough that the product may be worth buying as a less expensive alternative to a prestige mineral makeup brand.

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