I would start with powder- as in buy powder and try it out. Sephora microsmooth is affordable and high quality. Gives a subtle glow and minimal coverage. It’s a easy quick addition to what you’re doing now. Get used to that before going for more.

Second you’ll probably want to try a concealer. There are so many to choose from! Get one that matches your skin so you can cover blemishes, dark circles etc. have a sales person help you but don’t buy right away! Put some on your face and let it dry. Go outside and look in a mirror, take a photo. This will help you pick better and not waste money. If your concealer looks orange, try some with a cooler undertone. If it looks too pink try one with a warmer undertone. If neither are quite right try neutral.

Your next step would be to branch into foundations. You can get something light coverage while you get used to it. Don’t go for medium or full becise it takes skills in contouring and highlighting to bring dimension back to the face when you cover too much. You’ll be shopping for a bb cream, skin tint, or tinted moisturizer. I really like the rare beauty one and the fenty skin tint stick.

Primer isn’t necessary! Lots of people use it but you don’t have to. If you’ve found powder and concealer and light foundation you like- and you notice it’s not lasting as long as you need it to you can try it out. Get one that matches you skin type. If you’re oily skinned try a blurring or mattifying one. If you’re dry, get a hydrating one. Look to the brand of foundation you’re using first because they’ll be formulated to work together.

A good Primer is a must! Choose one that fits your skincare needs such as do you have dry skin, oily skin, blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles etc. As far as foundation it depends on what you want for coverage. If you want light coverage go for a skin tint. If you want a little more coverage get a foundation that is buildable to medium coverage. If you want to coverage everything, go for a full coverage foundation. You also need to think about the formula as well for your foundation. Do you want a matte finish, radiant finish or natural skin finish? Make sure that the primer is compatible with your foundation as well, otherwise it’ll separate and do all kinds of wonky things when you pair them together. I wear a bronzer all year. I think it adds a beautiful healthy sun-kissed glow to all complexions. You gotta have a good concealer as well, unless you naturally have bright unblemished under eyes