I have extremely pale skin. If I don't wear makeup I resemble a corpse, however a lot of foundation, no matter how light, still gives me a slight unnatural look. Unfortunately my skin is a tad blotchy on my cheeks and chin and my pores seem to be growing bigger with age. Apart from that my skin tends to be relatively normal but slightly on the dry side.
I have tried a lot of cheapish/mid range brands but I am now considering purchasing a more expensive brand if it can really look natural and even out my skin tone. I'm reluctant to purchase anything pricey without recommendations and make up counters scare the bejesus out of me! Currently pondering Bare Minerals but I will be extremely grateful for any advice