Keep it simple. Three coats of mascara, glitter eyeliner and deep red lipstick aren't appropriate for school. Natural-looking makeup, however, is suitable for teens. Eyes: Brown eyeliner is generally a safe bet.
Eyeliner is optional. However, if you want to give it a try, stick to a thin line either along the top lash line or along your waterline. This way, your makeup is appropriate for school but still makes a serious style statement.
Apply the eyeliner in a very thin line to where the eyelashes are growing. To make your eyes look bigger make the line a little bigger the further you go. For more drama, you can even use a blue! For a pop of color, you can line your waterline/lower lash line with a colored liner.
Skip heavy foundation and lipstick for this age group. Allow 12-13 year olds to use concealer for blemishes, eye shadow, eyeliner, powder for oily skin, and a light coat of mascara. Let teens start wearing heavier coverage foundation, bronzer/highlighter, blush, and lipstick.
If you're 12 to 14 years old and want to wear makeup, it's best to go with a natural look. Try a primer for some light coverage that will help your makeup last longer. Apply a dot of primer to your nose, then start to blend outward until you cover your entire face.
Tweens shouldn't wear a full face of makeup, she says, “but if they're really insistent, to make them feel big-girl pretty they can use sunblock as their 'foundation,' cherry Chapstick or clear gloss as their 'lipstick' and you can get them to use clear eyebrow gel to groom their brows and they can also use it as ...
"Most kids typically start wearing makeup between the ages of 12-15, but often they'll start experimenting in the house earlier and during playdates with friends," says clinical psychologist Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein.
Also, try to avoid applying makeup on the lower lash line as it makes the eyes look smaller, highlights fine lines and drags down the whole face. The eyeliner can get smudged from the bottom lash line, clearly showing signs of fatigue, and making you look older.
Ditch liquid liners
Thick black lines don't do any woman over 35 any favours as it makes eyes that are already getting smaller with age look even tinier. And the rock-chick look is too harsh for ageing skin tones, so switch to brown or charcoal-grey.
While there's no right or wrong age, the proper way for your kids to wear makeup depends on your family's perspective and the accepted practice in your child's community. And making sure you're okay with these norms ahead of time can help in your decision making.
Also, stay away from applying liquid liner on your bottom lid because it is simply too thick and will start running down your face by the middle of the day. The lining of the waterline is possibly the makeup technique that is least recognised of all time.
As much as we love a classic winged eyeliner, it doesn't really suit everyone's eye shape. For example, it can pretty much disappear on monolid eyes once you relax your eyelid. If you have a downturned eye shape, you'd want your eyeliner to add some lift à la fox eye trend.
Certain places, such as nightclubs and restaurants, encourage the use of makeup, but others, like schools, regard it as a distraction. Many schools ban makeup completely, saying it distracts students from learning and makes them look untidy.
The skin around the eyes is so delicate that leaving makeup on can cause the skin to have red, itchy, flaky patches. Sleeping in mascara and eyeliner can result in clogging of tiny hair follicles and oil glands on your eyelids. When these areas become clogged, small bumps called styes or hordeolums can form.
Make sure to keep your hands clean and steady when applying liner, and avoid applying it too close to your lash line. In the event that you do get liner in your eye, flush your eye out with water immediately to remove any excess liner. If you experience any pain or discomfort, seek medical attention.
Brown says 13 is an appropriate age to start wearing makeup in small amounts. "Middle school is the time to start, not fifth grade," she says. The first step is to skip foundation altogether. "I don't think that girls need a full face of foundation," Brown says.
“For ages 14 and up, pastel shimmer eye shadow, a light coat of mascara and a sheer lip gloss should be enough to give the teen a boost of confidence that every woman gets when enhancing their features with makeup,” Glaser says.
Mascara, eye shadow and eyeliner: Cosmetic surgeon Adam J. Scheiner, M.D. says that because women naturally have more color variation around their eyes, eye makeup enhances that and makes them look more attractive. You also can use these cosmetics to increase the perceived size of your eyes so you look younger.
Eyeliner That's Too Dark
Put simply, it's too harsh—really, for all ages. But particularly once the skin around the eyes starts getting thinner and overall less naturally plump. There's no reason to look more tired than we already are, right?
Eyeliner is a makeup bag staple for many, and applied properly, it can help make your eyes bigger-looking. One simple way to get big eyes with makeup—especially if your eyes are naturally smaller—is to apply eyeliner just to the outer third of your upper lid.
"Using a dark liner on the bottom without a liner on the top makes the eye feel unbalanced and bottom-heavy, dragging the eyes down," explains Stiles. Plus, if you sweat or rub your eyes throughout the day, you could end up looking like one of Marc Jacobs' goth girls.
According to board-certified dermatologist Michele Green, MD, makeup itself doesn't age your skin. However, certain ingredients in makeup can certainly work against your skin's natural aging process. Among others, these ingredients include: parabens.
Old makeup is also, well, just old. “If bacteria get in old makeup, the preservatives might not work quite as well as when you first opened it,” Dr. Bowers said. “If you get some of that in your eye, you'll start to get conjunctivitis, which we know as 'pink-eye.
You may say,”Hey Mom, I would like to start wearing some makeup. I just want to enhance my looks a little bit. Is this ok?” You could also say, “You know I was invited to a birthday party this weekend.