I was going to say to go to a cosmetics counter (and make sure you are not obliged to buy if you don't want to) as well for a few tips. I don't think the mineral makeup is what it is made out to be in the ads- my opinion. I too hate trying some many things as you fork out lots of money trying. Now i just use the Natio tinted moisituriser, the Maybelline blush in the round glass pot, mascara and a nice lippy. The lippy is my splurge- Benefit or Chanel as I don't spend a lot on the others. I don't have the time/inclination/energy for other eye make up, highlighters, bronzers etc any more!!