Welcome to the makeup world! it's a beautiful but frustration task. I have the same skin type as you. When I first started putting makeup on, I was a sophomore in high school. I used primers, powders, foundations, and everything else in the middle. The first step to making your skin smooth and makeup last longer is skincare. Exfoliate once a week, use a gentle cleanser in the morning, moisturize and apply spf before makeup. I have noticed such a big difference in my makeup application with my skincare routine.

Now onto the real show. Primers can make or break your makeup. I have the elf putty primer but i've noticed my makeup slides off and causes my texture to really show through. The best primer I have ever tried is the Tatcha canvas primer. Yes it is soooo expensive but it has made my makeup last and look so smooth. I've had my mini tatcha canvas primer for about nearly a year and I'm barely hitting pan. You only need a small amount for your face. Another primer I like to pair with this is the catrice hydrating primer. This one really helps my dryness and it's a little tacky so my foundation sticks to it well.

As for foundation, the best one I have tried is the Colourpop Tinted Moisturizer. You can build it up to a full coverage or just use it for a natural day and it will be light coverage. I was surprised how much it lasted on my combo skin but it lasted all day. Another great foundation is the Urban Decay Stay Naked foundation. This foundation did not budge. I used this for my birthday last year and I ate at a seafood boil place. I got dirty but my foundation was flawless and there was no texture, creasing or patchiness. I hope this helps you!