I have been using one major mineral powder makeup for over a year now.  I don’t have the auto ship option, I find my product at Sephora and buy only what I want (or need) there.  I have to say that it does a great job of staying on all day long.  It also is the best at providing sunblock which is important to me as I drive a convertible.  Also as my skin runs on the oily side, the mineral powder seems to keep breakouts to a minimum.  It also covers breakouts better than normal wet foundation makeup.

For me, it’s worth the added price.  I have tried some lesser brands and not found them to be anywhere near the quality so urge that you go with one of the original names in the mineral powder makeup field.