Good Age To Start Wearing Makeup.
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Jul 30, 2014
Alma M.
I started to wear eyeliner at the age of 13 and brow products was at 16 face products at 20. I remember as a teen a lot of girls had a full face but I swear they all used cover girl which I truly disliked and don't like. I swear I could smell cover girl foundation & powder lol it always smelled like Noxzema. I was more fascinated with applying makeup on others and practice applying on myself but would wash my face right away after.At this age now I don't wear makeup on a daily its only for occasions at this point for me but I guess it comes from always applying on others that interest me more.
Jul 30, 2014
Olga L.
It depends on how comfortable you are with makeup and what age your parents think its acceptable. I started like 11 with some powder, mascara, and glass. At like 13, my interest of makeup blossomed so I started doing more of a full face. At 15, I can say I do a full face.
Jul 30, 2014
Alyx T.
I started at 12, first day of middle school. The first week it was just some eye makeup, but then I started doing some foundation to cover redness. I think it depends on how you feel, wear however much you want as long as your parents are okay with it. My mom wouldn't let me leave the house with tons of makeup, but foundation and eye makeup was fine.
At my middle school there were girls who wore full faces everyday and girls who wore no makeup at all. It's really just personal preference.
Jul 30, 2014
Jaye R.
I actually didn't start wearing makeup until 21 but only because I was uninterested. When it comes to my daughter I think it should onset and increase gradually. Saturday afternoon makeovers for fun when she starts showing interest, something light like just mascara and lipstick. I think 13 is an okay age to start with little lip balm. I think at fifteen things can be advanced more with liners and shadows.. But as far as coverage makeup I don't think its necessary unless they have skin issues. I think girls at these young ages are fragile and are developing an opinion about themselves. They should be taught that while makeup can be a fun and artistic outlet, that they are already brimming with beauty and taught to appreciate the youthful features they have. Kids grow up so fast these days... Why push it? Just my humble opinion... :)
Jul 30, 2014
Jorie C.
I started at 16 and didn't wear a full face til I was 17.
Jul 30, 2014
Bailey G.
I didn't start wearing makeup until I was 16, and at the time I just wore eyeliner and mascara. I didn't start wearing eyeshadow until after high school, and I haven't gotten much into face makeup such as foundation, powder and primer until about a year ago, and I'm 23. I didn't do anything with my brows until 6 months ago!
Jul 30, 2014
Merylyn S.
13
Jul 30, 2014
Shumi C.
I started at 18 only because I have problem skin. The later the better in my opinion, especially if you have good skin I really don't see the need for it - especially foundation 🙈 but each to their own :)
Jul 30, 2014
Emily B.
I would say middle school at the earliest. 12 I think. I didn't wear any makeup until 8th grade and that was only lip balm and sometimes mascara. I personally think before high school all that's appropriate is some concealer, lip balm/gloss, mascara, and maybe natural eyeshadow. My opinion is there's no need/kinda inappropriate to be wearing foundation or eyeliner before high school. Again, just my opinion. My parents didn't let me wear anything too heavy before then anyways
Jul 30, 2014
Emily B.
Also I completely agree with you, Jaye!
Jul 30, 2014
Kassi M.
I started wearing full face when I was 12