i am a recent mineral convert! i dont like liquid makeup cause im crap at it, and you really can apply it as light or heavy as you need, without it looking cakey cause there's no talc in it. i have really pale skin and freckles, and i can completely cover them if i apply just a tiny bit more.
the brand i like is
www.lilylolo.co.uk - you can get samples pretty cheap to get the colour right etc
ALSO - invest in a great brush cause it makes all the difference!