The Basics: Foundation

Foundation can come in two forms: powder or liquid.  Some people like powder because it's lighter, and it doesn't cake.  Other people like liquid because it had better coverage and it's more versatile for skin types
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Powder:

NOTE: Dry skin types SHOULD NOT wear powder because it makes your skin look even drier than before.

• light coverage (The nicer brands can sometimes have medium)
• Good for first time make-up users
• Great for oily and combo skin types
• Also great in the summer when you want to wear something light, but yet cover up blemishes
• Applies best with a kabuki brush or a regular powder brush

Liquid:

NOTE: Oily skin types should avoid the "dewy" looking foundations and look for matte and/or oil-free formulas.  The best foundation to find for your type? One that battles acne, is oil free, and is matte!

• Medium to full coverage
• Great for all skin types
• Comes in different formulas: dewy, matte, SPF mixed, etc.
• Applies best with a paddle brush or stippler brush

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I do not recommend using your fingers--nor sponges, or puff pads--, but if you have to, then sanitize you're hands first. If you use the sponge--please don't though--get it damp before applying the foundation; it avoids streaking. And as for the puff pads, just don't even try.
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Tips For All The Different Skin Types

DRY

I suggest investing in a tinted moisturizer, which is basically just foundation mixed with moisturizer.  And to save money, you can just make you're own.  (A pea size of  SPF moisturizer mixed with a pea sized amount of foundation is ideal.)

COMBINATION

I'm not too sure how to explain this so that it's helpful to everyone since it seems that after some researching People with this type of skin vary between oily and dry, it can be day by day or by season. Anyways, I can say a couple of things: (1) ALWAYS moisturize, no matter what. Do it. (2) It seems like liquid or mineral foundation is the way to go.

 I've heard that powder can leave 'dry patches' on some people, so I want to point out something to those who may have this problem: have you ever tried to exfoliate? Try that, and then see what happens...

OILY

For the best coverage, wearing liquid foundation and then setting it powder is best.  In some cases, powder can work, but they do tend to melt off after a while. 
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Well, I think that's it. Questions and comments post down below!

~Ally-Cat