You dont mention your age.... but I used to use Max Factor Pan Stick.

I think Rimmel make one similar now too.

I always find soft cream foundations NEVER stay on. And powdered ones make my make-up look so FALSE that I hated it and never did it with powder again

Of course, if you are about 65-70 plus, then go ahead with the powder, its a generation thing.... but if you a youngen, keep off the powders and go for a panstick type. Light to medium will do u for a starter to see how you get on with it....

Good LucK!