Q&A for How to Wear Natural Makeup for 12–14 Year Olds

If your mother doesn't want you to wear makeup and you want to change her mind, begin by asking her about her reasons. Listen to them, then explain to her your reasons for wanting to. Hopefully, if you understand each other's viewpoints you will be able to reach a compromise.

This is really a personal choice. The appropriate age is when you want to, you are doing it for fun and self-expression, and you and your family or caretakers agree that it is the right time. This is commonly around puberty or young adulthood. Makeup should not feel like something you have to wear.

Yes, highlighter is a great, subtle way to give some illumination to pale skin. You only need to apply a little highlighter to get a nice effect.

It's best to stay away from heavy products like foundation and eyeliner. Instead, choose lightweight products like tinted moisturizer and some sparkly eyeshadow.

Learn the basics of how to compliment the features you have. For instance, if you want to make an area look bigger, use light colors to brighten it. If you want to make something look smaller, use darker colors, instead.

It isn't over the top unless your parents don't want you to have too much. I would recommend a lip gloss, BB cream/concealer, mascara, and maybe some loose powder to make you look less oily. Loose powder is not needed if you don't want it.

I'm 14 as well. I don't wear makeup every day, but for an evening out I apply concealer as needed, brush out and set my brows (I fill them in if they really need it), and curl and apply mascara to my lashes (comb them out before you apply mascara, it makes the mascara go on more naturally). I add a little bit of blush to my cheeks and a matte lipstick that is really close to my natural lip color. Makeup is really a personal preference, as long as your parents or guardian approve, do what you like.

The best things you can do now are to wash and moisturize your face so it glows. Use a tiny amount of Vaseline on your eyebrows and push or comb them up. You can also use a little bit of table sugar on a warm wash cloth to gently scrub your lips and put a little Vaseline on them as well. Get lots of sleep and eat well and you will feel and look great!

If you feel your daughter is mature and responsible enough to start, go for it! But try to keep it fairly natural and reasonable, and help her learn how to apply it correctly.

There are wipes called oil blotting sheets, and some actually clean your skin and keep it from being oily, without taking off your makeup.

It depends on how mature you are with your use of it. A tinted moisturizer, concealer, and maybe some mascara and powder should do. Pre-teens don't need a lot of makeup because they don't break out as much.

According to my experience, don't tell them that it is for a boy or that all the other girls are wearing it. Tell them you will be responsible and will buy your own from your allowance. Also, never put too much makeup on.

This really depends on you. Most girls around that age start having acne, so it can be useful. Talk to an adult about it, and if he or she agrees, I would recommend wearing neutral colors, such as brown, beige, white, gray etc. because you are younger.

Natural eye shadow colors like brown and beige will work well. Choose a light pink lip gloss and light mascara. If you want foundation, use tinted moisturizer.

It will not affect your dark circles, it will just make them look lighter while you're wearing it. It's unlikely to cause breakouts if worn only under the eyes, which is not a breakout-prone area for most people.

It's up to you but wearing lip balm will keep your lips moisturized and it looks good. There's no reason not to wear it unless it bothers you.

It really depends. If you are young, I would recommend only a little, or even none. If you are older, remember, less is more. When you are sweating, say after PE, you should wipe it all off, and then reapply. Trying to fix messed up eyeliner doesn't usually work.

Peachy colors would look good when it comes to blush, and earthy colors would look good for your eye shadow. Earthy includes green shades as well, so if you feel experimental...

The makeup brand e.l.f. is very cheap, and has many colors. You might find something there!

The "BB" in BB cream stands for beauty or blemish balm, and the "CC" in CC cream stands for color correcting.

Applying makeup should be no problem. The only difficulty is applying mascara with glasses. Your eyelashes may graze the glasses, but as long as you let the mascara dry before putting on your glasses, it should be fine.

Wear a tinted lip balm, it will moisturize them while providing a natural color.

Brown mascara and a light pink lip gloss are good choices for your coloring. Unless you have a lot of blemishes, you probably don't need concealer. If you do, choose a shade a bit lighter than your skin color and dot it on sparingly.

Just blend really well and make sure the concealer you have is as close as possible to your foundation, if you use it. Foundation helps cover up blemishes, too, depending on what you use.

Try a lighter color like pink, blue or green -- just to stand out. If you don't want to stand out, you could try peach or beige.

I'm the same way! I just opt for natural tones that complement my skin with a little shimmer. Black mascara will really make your green eyes stand out. And for future reference, never use concealer or foundation to try to hide your freckles or pale skin, these are beautiful qualities!

Do whatever you want. It really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks! if you're happy with that amount, and you're only doing it for yourself, then that's perfect. Just remember to take it all off at the end of the day, and keep your eyes open for signs of any possible allergic reaction.

It's best to try to match your eye shadow to your skin tone. For light brown skin, choose a mid-tone brown with red or orange undertones to add warmth.

Use eyeliner and mascara that matches your eyelashes. There are many shades of dark brown and black from which to choose.

Ask for the basics, such as mascara, brow gel, and lip butters. You don't need tons of makeup while you still have your youthful glow!