12 Responses for "How much makeup should a teenage girl start out with?"

1. curious March 16th, 2009 at 3:12 am 1

   You should start with the Mary Kate and Ashley line from Wal-Mart

2. kedpink March 16th, 2009 at 5:13 am 2

   I think for your age you should wear mascara, lip gloss and eyeshadow. Don’t wear foundation unless you really need to. I didn’t wear it in school and my friends that did, have bad skin, i have good skin. A little bit of bronzer works great too. Hope i helped

3. Kellie_H March 16th, 2009 at 6:34 am 3

   All I wear is moisturizer, light eyeshadow(no blacks or browns), and chap-stick. You need semi-clear skin to pull off the clean, natural, and glowing look.

   You could try Clinique but if you want to go even cheaper then i’d recommend Revlon, Claires, etc.

4. lilys775 March 16th, 2009 at 9:39 am 4

   well when i started out…I only used eyeliner, minimal foundation when I have spots and lip balms.

   try drug store brands like maybelline rimmel etc. esp when they go on sale. massive bargain!

5. Samantha_Lynn March 16th, 2009 at 10:25 am 5

   I use cover girl eye lights mascara its specially made for brown eyes but that’s besides the point. what my make up routine is, is that i get up in the morning wash my face pat it dry then put on a face moisturizer. then once the moisturizer is dry i put concealer on any trouble spots, then i dust a mineral foundation over my face, then curl my lashes apply 2 coats of mascara and 1 light coat over the bottom lashes (fyi the bottom lashes don’t always look good so experiment first.) and then im done and i look like my normal self…just amplified.

6. __elikarose__ March 16th, 2009 at 1:39 pm 6

   use natural colors like a dark brown for stuff like eyeshadow. black eyeliner and mascara r gd… use foundation only if u need to.

   this will keep your natural beauty and just enhance it, eyeliner and mascara will really define your face so i recommend it for daily stuff

7. Amanda_M March 16th, 2009 at 5:45 pm 7

   I use NYC mineral foundation powder, a little bit of black eyeliner.
   And I use nude lip gloss.

8. littlewahine78 March 16th, 2009 at 6:13 pm 8

   Mascara is barely noticeable as in you won’t look "too" made up, but it makes a big difference in making your eyes look more open and bright. This is even more true if you have brown or blond hair. The thing to remember is to get a mascara that doesn’t flake or run off. A cheap but reliable type is Rimmels waterproof mascara. I use a eyelash curler before and after (even though supposedly you’re just supposed to do it before).

   Light colored/shimmery eyeshadow is pretty, simple and doesn’t look too cakey/made up. Just make sure you find a type that doesn’t crease.

   Another cheap trick is vasoline for gloss, but I like to use cherry or the punch flavored kool aide to add some color. I get a few packets, dump the powder in a small container (like a pill container or contact lense case) - BE CAREFUL, this powder can stain grout (on tile). I dip in a cotton swab and dab it onto semi moist lips and cover with the vasoline. The color looks nice but natural and lasts a long time. This does take some practice though.

   And I’d avoid most foundation, it’s hard not to look overly made up. (honestly, my skin tone was even and smooth, basically was fine until I was like 25, and that’s when I had to start using foundation).

   If you do want to use foundation though, (other than the bare minerals type foundation which DOES look natural), try mixing it with an oil free SPF lotion and use it like a daily sunscreen. But only get the non pore clogging type.

   This will help keep your skin wrinkle free (not that you care about it now, but I’m 30 and wish I wore sunscreen at your age.

   It’s always fine (and simple) to use a translucent powder. It keeps your shine down.

   in conclusion - mascara, (shimmery light eyeshadow if you want) vasoline / lip gloss (mixed with color if you want, lipstick or other sources), and translucent powder. Or mix sunscreen with liquid foundation then top with translucent powder (but I’d try to avoid that). Maybe just the sunscreen then powder.

9. Sydney__ March 16th, 2009 at 7:53 pm 9

   when i started out (7th grade year) which is really sad-ha but i used eyeline and mascara. now im in 8th and i use a powder, just the right skin tone so you dont look to orange eyeliner, mascara, and occasionally eyeshadow. my eyes are my best feature so i just try to ephasize them. whatever you think. more experience=the better.

10. RochelleRoyalty March 16th, 2009 at 9:49 pm 10

    Mascara&eyeliner.:)
    I’m 14 and all I use is eyeliner.:D

11. Jessica_B March 16th, 2009 at 10:17 pm 11

    i suggest using blush and mascara but u should use an eyelash curler and if you want you could use powder foundation

12. Bella_Cullen March 16th, 2009 at 10:28 pm 12

    I know exactly how you feel, ha ha! I suggest going on youtube and searching up some makeup tutorials, and see which ones you like. Let your look start off fresh! You don’t want to look too corny.. I use peachy/light pink lip gloss which gives your lips a really gorgeous pout. I occasionaly use, like, a white all over my eye until my brow bone. I suggest for that "Claires" cosmetics, palette! It’s like a smokey eye palette! I use the white all the time, it’s not even that pigmented (glittery) and looks normal.
    I also use eyeliner (sometimes) but I recommend it for you, because your the right age. I suggest you start off with black, and recommend Stila Kajal Black Eyeliner. It’s 18$ But.. it’s so worth the money!! I suggest mascara, that adds volume.. Hope this helps!!