Q&A for How to Apply Makeup (for Teen Girls)

No, plenty of girls wear makeup at 14, just make sure it's okay with your parents first.

I would wear some, but not loads. Makeup is for enhancing your beauty not creating a new face. As a teen the one thing I regret the most is caking on foundation and concealers when i didn't need them and now I have a lot of breakouts, which is normal for a teen , but mine seem to last longer than other teens. Just use mascara, lip gloss, eye shadow, and very little concealer on blemishes.

You apply concealer on blemishes and under your eyes for dark circles. To apply a cream concealer:use a concealer brush to dab it on the blemish. To apply a liquid concealer: use a liquid concealer brush and dab on the blemish, then blend it out until it looks natural.

That's totally up to you. You can always just use a little mascara and eyeliner if you want to draw a little attention to your eyes without going all out.

Sure, that's a pretty common age to start wearing makeup, but make sure it's okay with your parent(s) first.

Moisturize your face nightly, and apply very little makeup. If you might be allergic to something in your makeup, try a natural makeup product.

You don't "need" to wear makeup, but many girls/women like to wear it in order to accentuate certain features so they look prettier. It's all subjective, though. Plenty of other girls feel like they look better without makeup.

I have learned that setting spray prevents it from coming off. You spray it in the shape of a "T" and then an "X" on your face.

Coconut or baby oil can be used as a substitute for makeup remover.

Shape your eyebrows with a spoolie, then put clear eyebrow gel (you can even use chapstick as a gel), and fill them in lightly.

Waterproof mascara works pretty well.

Use a color corrector or a more full-coverage foundation. A high-coverage concealer works as well.

Use a beauty blender, make-up sponge, or a makeup brush. You can find these at the drug store.

Try to find a good mattifying primer and foundation/concealer. Make sure to wash your face daily with a cleanser made for oily skin, and moisturize after washing.

Because it gets rid of dead skin cells, making your skin softer & smoother. Exfoliating your skin more than three times a week can cause irritation.

That really depends on what you're comfortable with and what your parents approve. Your best bet is to ask mom and dad what a good age for light makeup is.

It is possible to get addicted to pretty much anything you find enjoyable, so yes. Please talk to someone if you're concerned.

You line your eye as normal, but add an extra "flick" at the end. Many people rest their hand on a table or on their other arm to keep their wing stable. Don't use too much pressure. If you have a hard time doing it, check YouTube for tutorials.

Yes, you can. Just remember to remove it before you go to bed at night. Wash and moisturize your face to prevent further acne.

For drugstore: L’Oréal Lash Paradise, non-waterproof. High-end: Dior Dior-show original, non-waterproof, smashbox full-exposure or Urban Decay Perversion mascaras are my faves.

There are some good tips in Apply Makeup Without Your Parents Noticing.

Try using an extra bit of primer that fills deep creases. Also, experiment with different concealers.

BB cream is like a light foundation with a few extra skin benefits thrown in (SPF, vitamins, etc.). CC cream stands for color correcting, and is usually lighter on the skin.

Use a lighter color, like a shimmering gold. Apply it with an eye shadow brush or your finger.

Use setting powder. You can get this from a drugstore. Don't apply too much, just enough so it doesn't smudge.

Yes; they can cause rashes and redness, as well as spots and blemishes.

There is no "correct" or "best" foundation, but Maybelline and L'oreal are my favorite brands for foundation/concealer.

Yes. Small things like that can look really nice, as long as your parents are fine with it.

Yes, but be careful because it can occasionally cause breakouts depending on your skin type.

Well, there are lots of different young adults, they don't all wear their makeup the same way. Furthermore, different looks are suitable for different environments. You would not want to do your everyday school makeup so that you looked like a 19-year-old going to a nightclub. Use common sense, and if you're not sure, ask for advice from an adult (like a parent).