I need a "Makeup for Dummies' manual.

Gosh.. I'm feeling so ashamed.. I am totally clueless on this makeup thingy. Which loose powder to use? How to choose the shades? What's the difference between compact powder and loose powder? Am I a female? Reasons that I'm totally clueless about makeup:-

1) Time consuming - I rather have another half an hour sleep than to wake up earlier just to apply makeup.
2) Money - Need to fork in another few hundreds on cosmetic despite of my expenses on clothes, skincare, hair care and also nail care... Phew..
3) Forgetful - I'll forgot that I have makeup on my face and go rubbing my eyes and touching my face.

Why do I need a manual now? I don't really know. I just feel that it's nice to put on some light makeup.. Or it's just a reaction for being a SAHM as I'm in house clothes all the time and I would like to dress nice while I go out??

Now, I'm attending 2 weddings in this coming Sat and I would REALLY REALLY REALLY love to look nice!!! What to I need to get? Loose powder, lipgloss and eyeshadow!!!

I have shortlisted:- Kesalan Patharan Loose powder which has already pulled out from Sg and not available in Msia, T.LeClerc which I love but difficult to find their counter, and MAC - totally no idea about MAC coz I'm a makeup idiot..

For eyeshadow, I don't know what I want.. Furthermore, I'm not sure whether I know how to apply a nice eyeshadow.

As for lippy, I want glossy looks and also nice and clean...

The most important thing is to get a sponsor for my makeups.... =)