Hi everyone i figure i'll just jump right on in with my first question...

I am more or less a makeup newbie (which is pretty sad since i turn 25 in like 9 days lol) my mom never wore, my sister rarely wore...and well my dad and my brother....you get the picture...

i currently have 4 foundations in my not so extensive make up bag...

3 liquid

Almay nearly naked liquid makeup
Covergirl Tru blend (2)
and
Almay smart shade makeup

and 1 powder

Covergirl something or other

I was recommended both of the almay products by the cosmetic ladies at the store "best for my skin type"
I don't really like any of them I feel as though the majority of them are too heavy... or didn't have very good coverage

get where i'm going here? I want good coverage but i don't wanna look like a cake face

i have heard great things about mac foundations, as well as a couple other ones that i can't put my finger on the names of at the moment...

I have a combination skin, parts of me break out like nothing else, other parts are screaming dry...

I don't have tons of time to go shopping and have people fuss all over me because i have 2 children... lol... if anyone has any suggestions please...i want to look pretty for my hubby sometimes lol