If you're like me, you enjoy finding new brands and unique products to try. A few years ago I came upon GloMinerals and requested some samples of their liquid mineral foundation for trial. They were very generous in sending several shades for me to try. The coverage was great, I liked the SPF factor (keep in mind, this was years ago before it became fashionable to include SPF in foundations and moisturizers), and a little went a long way. So, I bought a tube, and I liked it.
I've not really re-visited GloMinerals again, though, since that first and only purchase. Not because I wasn't pleased with the product, I just got caught up trying other up and coming foundations from other brands as I do with almost every beauty product (except for my few HG's which I ALWAYS have on hand - see side column). As it's Earth Month, I decided to take another look at the GloMinerals offerings and requested a catalog by mail. It arrived yesterday. I am still in a state of shock! They must be half out their minds ...
These prices are outrageous
Let's do a little product/brand price comparison, shall we? I'll compare GloMinerals products to similar products by better known brands:
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- GloMinerals Loose Base - 10g - $37
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- GloMinerals Loose Eyeshadow - 1.4 g - $15
- bareMinerals Glimmer Eyeshadow - .6 g - $13
- Erth Minerals Eyeshadow - 2 g - $5.25
- PureLuxe Mineral Eyeshadow - 5 g - $5
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- GloMinerals Eyeshadow - $18
- MAC Eyeshadow - $14
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- GloMinerals Lipstick - .13 oz - $16.50
- bareMinerals 100% Natural Lipcolor - .13 oz - $15
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- GloMinerals GloSpa Lip Balm - .5 oz - $12
- Rosebud Salve - .8 oz - $6
- Essencia Honey Mint Lip Balm - .5 oz - $7
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- GloMinerals Protective Liquid Foundation - 1.4 oz $ 36.50
- Dermablend Smooth Indulgence 1 oz $25
- MAC Mineralize Satin Finish w/SPF15 1 oz $26.50
Overall I'm just absolutely amazed that GloMinerals would be expecting to sell competitively with this kind of price discrepancy. Unless the products are made in gilded pots by magic fairies, I fail to see the justification for the high prices. And that's a real shame, as their products are very nice. This blogger finds the disparity too outrageous to allow me to purchase from them. What say you?
