Go to the nearest Sephora or store/salon that carries Bare Minerals/Bare Escentuals and get a "makeover" done to see how you like it. I had to go to a hair salon to get my products b/c we didn't have a Sephora at that time. See how you like it before you invest! Plus, if you don't like it, they have lots of other brands of foundation that you can "test drive".
I am a huge fan of Bare Minerals. I love that it doesn't look heavy/cakey and that it feels like I have nothing on my skin! My face looks fresh rather than smothered w/foundation.I also love their new lip plumper -- the colors are great!!!!