For a cheaper mineral makeup than Bare Minerals, but still good quality, Everyday Minerals is good & they ship internationally. http://www.everydayminerals.com I can't wear mineral makeup, my skin's already dry and it just dehydrates it further, but I know a few people who love EM. You used to be able to get free samples if you paid for postage, not sure if that's still the case or not. I have really sensitive skin and I've found a handy thing for applying liquid foundation very quickly (reducing the time I need to be upright) and without causing extra irritation is the Beauty Blender sponge. Expensive, but for me, worth it. I can't use brushes as the friction irritates my skin too much. http://www.beautyblender.net/sponge.html I've heard that the Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge is cheaper sponge and similar in concept to the Beauty Blender, but I've never tried it. http://www.target.com/Sonia-Kashuk-237-Ble...e/dp/B00149XKOY