J.,
I am a purchasing and transportation manager for a company here in Chattanooga. I have to wear make up every day due to my posiiton and all meetings I have. I also have a 6 year old that when she and I would play when I get home from work, my makeup would rub off on her clothes too. I usually use cover girl. I am also in my mid 40's and I think menopause is starting as I am having the hot flashes. So I sweat so bad sometimes. I went to Merle Norman for a make over last week. Great makeup but expensive. However, it was a hot day, mid 90's and I had several other errands to run after that. I forgot I was wearing the makeup because I usually don't wear makeup on weekends. So I was mopping my forehead and face off constantly. After a few times, I realized that I still had the makeup on and I looked at the towel I was using. There was NO MAKEUP ON IT!!! I was shocked! I went back that day and paid the extra money for the foundation and powder. I am just starting with that as I can't afford the whole package that they put on me. From what the girl there told me, what I bought should last me 3-4 months with only using it 5 days a week. You could try them, IF you can afford them. That is the difficult part.
My hairdresser recommends Clinque. I will be trying them in a few months as I know they are a little cheaper. Good luck. I hope you find something that you like and works for you.
E.