I've used BE but didn't seem to keep it on my face, like you nothing seems to stay on! But then I could just of been trying to do it in a hurry rather than layering!
I have also tried Lily Lolo which is very similar and cheaper, you can only buy it on line at their website http://www.lilylolo.co.uk I love their blusher!
I still use the BE eyeshadow's nothing beats them! I currently use rimmel foundation cheap and cheerful and use as much as you like without it costing the earth! I would recommend the BE starter kit if for nothing else the brushes are worth it alone! You could always try ebay and see if you could pick it up cheap on there!
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