Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Teenage Makeup


My 15 year-old daughter wants to start wearing makeup. What do you think is appropriate for young teenagers to wear today?

When I was a teenager back in the 80's, my mother did not approve of my heavy blue eyeliner, frosted rainbow eye shadows, and brightly colored lips. Fortunately, today's look is more natural and makeup is available in lighter, more sheer formulations and unlimited color palettes. I recommend that your daughter follow this simple makeup routine:

  • A little concealer for blemishes or broken capillaries.
  • A tinted moisturizer or a dusting of mineral makeup, to even out her skin tone.
  • Sheer, neutral eye shadow and a touch of mascara.
  • Bush or bronzer for the apples of the cheeks.
  • A pretty lip-gloss.

Make a day of shopping for makeup together and try to agree on products you can both live with.

- Gina Thompson, Clinical Skin Care Specialist and Camouflage Makeup Artist

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