rkzenrage

Believe it or not, that mineral base that they sell on TV works great, you can get it at Origins too. Pretty sure it's called "Bare Minerals". My wife uses it, she has rosatia and she loves it. It holds very well and has a nice look. It blends well, which is a big thing for me.
I used Philosophy make-up for close-up theatre and print work. It is my favorite, by far. (It was originally designed for burn victims and people with allergies. Print make-up artists discovered it and it exploded in the art scene... I'm going to stop now or I'll write a book on it)
If I could not get that, Mac... but I don't like anything with aluminum in it.
I really like Mac brushes and real hair, high-end painters brushes the best.
I would try those three for foundation. They are expensive, but all three don't take much... so don't be daunted.

What kind of tips are you looking for?
Moisturizing is paramount. Use NOTHING with oatmeal. Cool teabags or cukes on the eyes really works. (save mint and/or green tea after you use it, put it in a zip bag or plastic tub in the fridge), works & feels great on tired looking eyes. It is also an awesome excuse to have a bit of down time... you can't be disturbed while blind.

Go to bed with your make-up on huh?
Every so often you need a steam. Pot of very hot water on your table (trivet), towel over your head and steam your face for as long as you can stand it.
While water is still hot dip towel into it, not so hot it will burn you -duh, wrap it around your face, then go to your bathroom and wash your face with good cleansing face wash.
The best I have found is actually very inexpensive and lasts forever. Oil of Olay for sensitive skin. It comes in a pump at grocery stores and local drug stores.
If you put a bit of mint tea into the water it will help your pores to open and help it work.
The first couple of times you do this you may break-out a bit... brings a lot of dirt out.
I did it a lot, used a lot of oil based make-up every night, yuck.

Oh, put the moisturizer on, sparingly, after you get out of the shower... seals in the moisture, better for your skin and lasts longer.
It works very well with just a bit of baby oil, either kind, but I like the cream. Sure it will work fine with yours though.

Warm-up a bit of olive oil, microwave works well... wait until it is just very warm. Rub it into your hair and scalp. Let sit for an hour or two. Wrap in towel so you don't drip.
Wash out, lightly condition. Glow. This works very well if you have any scalp problems at all.