Normally, I stay away from drugstore face makeup because of some bad past experiences. When I compiled a list of best beauty finds under $10, I didn’t include any foundations because I got tired of buying cheaper foundations that didn’t work for me – I’d rather save that money and put it towards a $30 bottle that I like, I thought.
A few days ago, however, I picked up Jane Be Pure Mineral Skin Perfecting Foundation when I was running errands at Rite-Aid. It was an impulse purchase – the price was only $5.49, which makes it 80% cheaper than the higher-end foundations I usually use.
The price, the generous size (1.7 oz) and the SPF 30 caught my eye. And I am so glad that I bought it! It’s one of the best foundations I’ve tried, and definitely THE best drugstore foundation. With Loreal, Neutrogena, and Almay running $10-$14 per foundation, it’s even cheaper than other drugstore brands.
After a few hours I had some shine, but that happens with every foundation I’ve ever worn, so that’s to be expected. I do think this foundation would work for people with both dry and oily skin – it provides a little moisture and gives a slight glow, but dries in a light, almost powdery finish.
There are only 4 colors available (Medium Fair, Soft Honey, Natural, Dark Natural), fortunately the colors are all good neutral tones. I found a color that suit me very well. The coverage is sheer, almost like that of a tinted moisturizer. The foundation is good for smoothing out unevenness and maybe hiding very very small blemishes, but other than that, it’s not designed to provide much coverage. What I love about it is how lightweight it is and how natural it looks (there’s nothing worse than feeling like you have a “mask” on).
The SPF 30 is a great bonus. The sanitary packaging is another (easy plastic tube with twist-off cap). All in all, especially given the low price, Jane Be Pure Mineral Skin Perfecting Foundation is a great foundation… I’d pay double (maybe even triple) what I paid for it. In fact, I ran back to Rite Aid and got another one, just in case I can’t find it later on.
This just goes to show me that maybe I shouldn’t be such a foundation snob!
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I didn’t even realize that Jane make up was still available! I haven’t seen it in stores in years. They made one of my favorite old school products though – a great highlighting powder that I used religiously throughout the 90s. ha!
With SPF 30? I am sold!!!!
I am so going to try this.
Great tip; thanks for sharing. I’m not very adventurous when it comes to foundation either, so that’s great to know.
My very first foundation was made by Jane Cosmetics. I thought they’d gone out of business. That foundation was some of the best I’ve tried. Judging by their website, it doesn’t look like I’ll be able to resume a business relationship with them. They don’t have my color. Maybe there are more options at the drugstore.
Either way, it’s good to know they’re still around.
What a find! I am gonna have to be on the lookout for this. I generally don’t wear make up but I am trying to figure the whole thing out.
You can get it at Rite-Aids.