Makeup and Little Girls: How Early is TOO Early To Start Wearing?

Oct 17, 2016

Aria O.

I think that you can wear makeup at any age you are. You can also go as bold as you want, because makeup has NO LIMITS. I will set a few boundaries though- I think that if you are any age between 0-9 (or older or whatevs) you could wear play makeup. Like children's makeup, not like urban decay or Mac. If you are 9-11, just like a natural face will do the trick- some mascara, lipgloss, concealer, and maybe some very neutral eyeshadow if you are more of a glamour type (For that age at least.) 12-14 is where the fun starts to begin- a natural foundation, concealer, nude eye looks (using like a pressed powder and lightly contouring is also fine,) and if you want a pink or nude lip color. Again, you don't need to do these, I just like to have a fun range for makeup. 14-16 is where you can do bolder looks with more complex products, but not full on glamour. That's where college comes in to play, because that's where you are free to do anything- walk in looking like a clown if you want! But if you think you like doing more or less than what I suggest, I SO SUPPORT YOU!! I started wearing makeup at a young age, and it like makes me want to get up and have fun on my face. DO YOU WITH YOUR MAKEUP!!

Feb 15, 2015

Sisi S.

I started wearing make up at age 14 and now I am only 15. I think wearing make up is find at any age if they need it. I used to have horrible acne problems at age of 13 and I felt so ashamed of my self... After that period of time I get used to having skin problems and I wear make up now :)

Sep 19, 2014

Rose P.

I think bb creams, lip gloss, SOME lipsticks and maybes some powder are acceptable for maybe a 7th grader to a high schooler. Of course everyone is different and as they get older, more stuff can be jnteoduced.

Aug 11, 2014

makeup a.

I started wearing makeup at 11 but only nude lipgloss and clear lip gloss. Then at 12 I wore a neutral eyeshadow, brown tightlines, lip balm, powder (I wish I didn't wear the powder) now I wear eyeliner,mascara, do my brows, eyeshadow on the lower lash line, under eye concealer, tinted lip balm.

Jul 29, 2014

Lola A.

And maybe a light
lipstick cuz I don't think middle school you should be walking around with red lips or somethin!

Jul 29, 2014

Lola A.

I started wearing foundation and mascara in 7th grade but now I wear foundation, concealer, blush, mascara and sometimes eyeliner in 8th grade. I think 5th grade is too early and if you want a little bit not much in 6th geade.

Feb 19, 2014

Alexis G.

I started wearing makeup at age 12!! YouTube got my interest growing fast!! I wear the full thing almost everyday and my mom is totally fine with it!!

Nov 30, 2013

Alex S.

When I started with makeup, I was in the 6th year and I only wore mascara (black). Then I used powder, and then I went through the heavy eyeliner phase. Now I'm in 8th and I wear mascara, light foundation, concealer if I have a blemish, and occasionally bronzer/highlighter.

Nov 25, 2013

Maddy H.

I feel like a lot of the older women always ask this question (and I don't mean old, just adults). The younger girls like myself (12) don't really get to explain. So I am a typical 12 year old and I'm going to brag here I get amazing grades in school and I'm very mature for my age honestly. My parents have always let me do my own thing with makeup and clothing. But I do not mean they let me leave the house looking like trash I have a very classy sense if style so usually they let me take control of that. Now for the makeup when I first started out I wore just lipgloss and eyeshadow and I mean like really light colors. Now I am a lot more adventurous! Let me explain to you that my very artistic looks as my dad says do not leave the house haha!! Honestly I can understand that. I do infant think that in my case I am a lot more skilled at makeup than your average 12 year old though. I watch youtube videos like crazy and practice all the time and honestly I think that helps a heck of a lot! I don't however think that I'm saying a 9 year old should be walking around wearing a hot red lipstick (like I saw the other day infact!) Honestly with this situation I feel like a lot of different people have different opinions and that's ok! I guess I will get to feel the other side of the argument when I have a child myself but for now I'm pretty set in my ways and I like my opinion on the situation.

Nov 25, 2013

Alena C.

My mom let me practice the summer before 5th grade and let me start wearing it to school in 5th grade I am in 7th now and I have my own youtube channel where me and my 10 year old cousin do makeup tutorials. In my opinion kids should b able to experience what its like to do their own makeup and then I they succed let them keep doing it but if they are not that good yet, let them practice some more. I personally think my mom did a good job teaching me what everything is and what it is for even now I am not allowed to wear some stuff to school such as liquid foundation but I am earning her trust little by little everyday and soon I will probably b allowed to wear it to school... So ya thats my opinion.

Oct 31, 2013

Isabella K.

Well, I started experimenting with makeup in 5th grade, dark eyeshadow and all that stuff. On 6th and untill July of 7th grade I wore a lot of face makeup, because of my acne. Now, at the end of 7th grade I wear no makeup whatsoever, I realised it's not essencial and it was doing no good to my skin. So I think high school is the perfect age to start, coming from a teen (13 years old) POV.

Oct 20, 2013

Cami F.

Personally I started wearing makeup when I entered eight grade but it was just a mascara, sheer eyeshadow, and lipgloss. Once I reached Sophomore year in high school, I wear it all. I don't think it matters when you can start wearing makeup as long as it's for the right reasons. I wear makeup because I love it and it's like art and self-expression for me. If your doing it at a young age to attract attention or impress others, it's wrong.

Jul 25, 2013

Haley S.

I started wearing makeup during the summer between 5th and 6th grade, so I was 12. I was only allowed to wear tinted moisturizer, mascara, and lip gloss. Now that I'm 13, I wear foundation, concealer,powder, lip gloss, blush, eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow. Even though I wear a lot of makeup products, I don't wear a lot of each, so it's put on lightly. I think girls can start to wear light makeup at the age of 12/13, but only if they wear it right and reasonably.

Jul 25, 2013

Adrianna J.

I mean little makeup

Jul 25, 2013

Adrianna J.

All the six and fith grade wear full on makeup at the end of 5th I start with mascara and a thin line of eye liner and lip gloss but 6th is when they should wear a tiny bit of makeup all the girls I know wear what looks perfesionaly done I'm going into 6th this year and I'm not planning to wear lots of makeup

Jun 8, 2013

Nicolette D.

I started at 10 and I am now 12.

May 5, 2013

Emily D.

As of now I am 14 years old and I wear makeup. Not too heavy and very neutral, however, sometimes I like the occasional cat-eye or red lipstick. I always ask my mom how it looks and if it looks promiscuous or not. Girls my age cover their faces with concealer and powders and masks. They never let their true beauty show!

Honestly, if a girl my age or younger wants to begin wearing makeup, let them, but under control of course! Nothing too dark, cakey, etc.

Apr 6, 2013

Nicole S.

When I was 11 I would only wear lipgloss because I didn't really no how to put makeup on.. But when I turned 12 I got taught more and more about makeup and I found out that it is just like art, so you can be creative, so I basically do loads of designs but I never do something really dramatic for high school. I only wear a tiny bit of concealer, powder, eyeliner, and mascara. But I only do a really dramatic or designed look for something special like a wedding or a party. But I will "experiment" with some looks at home just for fun 😊 I guess I do that because I want to be a makeup artist, or a beautician when I'm older ❤

Apr 1, 2013

Natalie G.

It's ok for little girls to wear like lipgloss when they're still pretty young, like 7. My little sisters, 6 and 8, wear lipgloss and when we're just at home they put my makeup on all the time. Wearing it out of the house regularly when you start middle school is a good time to start.

Mar 12, 2013

Alexis N.

Right now I am 13 and my mom just started letting me wear makeup last year. Then I was only allowed to wear lipgloss, powder and concealer and late last year, clear mascara. Now I wear light lipstick, gloss, concealer, powder, blackish brown mascara, and I am experimenting with eyeshadow at home. Personally though I wouldnt mind not wearing makeup if so many other girls werent doing it.

Feb 21, 2013

Kaitlyn A.

Also it depends on the skill level of the one applying it. I always do mine natural. I mean you can let someone who Is young wear mascara if they don't do 5 coats too many. You know what I mean.

Feb 21, 2013

Kaitlyn A.

At eleven I would wear clear mascara and lipgloss. At 12 I would wear mascara powder and lipgloss. I am 13 now and wear concealer powder mascara sometimes eyeshadow or eyeliner and a settle lip product.

Jan 27, 2013

Jane M.

I totally agree with Yasmin k.

Jan 26, 2013

Manvi S.

Well, im 13, and lots of girls my age dont wear heavy make up apart from mascara. Most of my friends and i only do the occasional mascara and the complete crazy makeover at eachothers houses :)