Hello from Cali :)
I frequently get asked questions as to what teens just starting out in the makeup world should be wearing, so I felt it was best to compile a list and post it for you lovelies.
The most important beauty accessory you can add to your look, regardless of your age, is a smile. It automatically makes you more gorgeous and welcoming; after all, you're never fully dressed without a smile!
As far as products go, you always want to apply a moisturizer and a sunblock (unless photos - if you're having photos taken, skip the sunblock - it will reflect the light and make you look white). If you do nothing else, please protect your skin. The sooner you start, the better.
Most teens don't need to use a liquid foundation - less is more when it comes to your base and it will help cut down on acne prone areas. If you don't have any blemishes to worry about, using a pressed or loose powder should do the trick.
If you do have blemishes, use a concealer only where needed and blend out. Finish with powder.
For eyeshadows, stick to neutral colors and if you feel you must wear eyeliner and mascara, stick with a brown as it will be softer than black.
If you choose to use a blush, stick with a soft pink - if you have a warm skin tone stick with peachy-pinks, if you have a cool skin tone stick with pinky-pinks. If you're neutral, either will work.
Finish off with a dab of clear, nude or light pink lipgloss and you're good to go.
Remember girls, as you are entering into the makeup world - don't be afraid to experiment but start with less - it's so much easier to build onto a look and make it more intense than to tone it down. Play around and see what works best with you and don't be afraid to step out of the box a little.
Here are some of my favorite favorite products:
Moisturizer: Cetaphil
Sunblock: Nuetrogena Faces, Banana Boat Kids Sunblock - high SPF and great for sensitive skin
Liquid Foundation: Face Atelier, Revlon Color Stay
Pressed Powers: MAC Mineral Finish, TOOFaced Pressed Powder
Loose Powders: NARS, Sephora
Concealers: Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil, MAC Studio Fix, Cover Girl has a cheap alternative too - I'm still working on investing all the drug store brands.
Neutral Eyeshadows: MAC: Dazzlelight, All That Glitters, Era, Antiqued, Twink
TooFaced: Heaven, Honeymoon, Velvet Revolver, Cocoa Star
Sephora: California Blonde, Milestone, Western Leather
Eye Liners: Clinique Quick Liner in Dark Chocolate or Roast Coffee, Urban Decay 24/7 in Underground or Demolition, MAC Fluid Line in Dipdown
Mascara: Benefit BadGal Lash, Sephora Atomic Volume
Blush -Peachy Pink: Nars Orgasm or Amour
Blush - Pinky Pink: Nars Cotton Candy
Lip Gloss: Pretty much any clear lipgloss, MAC Tinted Lip Moisturizer is my all-time favorite lip product
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