How to Wear Makeup at a Young Age

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stick to make up suited to your age range.

   Every girl can have makeup, but your age is an indication of the amount and type.
   
   To help you , refer to this suggested makeup age chart:
   Use your common sense to help you figure out whether some types of make ups are appropriate for your age and yourself to be wearing. 10 and below
   - Lip gloss, a tiny bit of mascara (7-10 for mascara). 11-14
   - Eyeshadow, concealer, mascara, lip gloss or lipstick.
   
   A little bit of blush is fine! Some eyeliner couldn't hurt but only small wings. 15-17
   - You can wear any makeup, just not a lot of it.
   
   When doing eyeliner, do not wing it.
   
   Avoid using bold lipstick. 18+
   - You can do whatever you want.
   
   You are an adult.
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   Step 2: When you go to the make up store

   , You are beautiful without it, but you can wear small amounts of it if it helps boost your confidence, or makes you feel good. ,, However, save the dark lipstick for occasions. ,, Do not add so much that you can taste and smell it. , Again, don't go overboard.)The ball part of the eye is the lid, starting from the lash line, and ending at the crease, the place between your eyelid and your brow bone. # When you are applying the eyeshadow, apply just enough to make it visible. ,, Makeup is to bring out your natural beauty. ,, Try a gold color or a peach colour. ,, Use a concealer, cream foundation, or a powder foundation.
   
   Try holding it up to your face in the store, or asking a friend to check if it looks natural. , Sometimes brown is a good choice, but a thin layer of black is okay too.
   
   Just wear what you think looks best.
   
   Also, if you don't want to wear color, try clear mascara. , Try using an oil free moisturizer right before putting it on. ,
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   Step 3: try to pick subtle colors

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   Step 4: no dark heavy eyeshadow.

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   Step 5: All a pre-teen girl needs is blush and lip gloss - nothing else.

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   Step 6: Try picking out colors like a very light pink

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   Step 7: light blue

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   Step 8: silver

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   Step 9: or skin color.

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    Step 10: Add some lip gloss if wished.

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    Step 11: When applying the make up

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    Step 12: wash your face first with a warm washcloth.You don't want to pile make up on a dirty face; this will make your make up oily and messy.

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    Step 13: Put on just enough lip gloss to make your lips soft and shiny.

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    Step 14: When applying the eyeshadow

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    Step 15: only put it on the ball part of your eye.

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    Step 16: Just a hint: when you wear too much make up

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    Step 17: you look scary

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    Step 18: and it looks skanky.

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    Step 19: Remember that more is less when it comes to makeup.

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    Step 20: Know that natural style means not to go overboard.

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    Step 21: Choose an eyeshadow that is two shades darker than your skin tone

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    Step 22: or one that is shimmery.

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    Step 23: Wear tinted chapstick

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    Step 24: lipgloss

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    Step 25: or a natural colour a bit lighter

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    Step 26: pinker

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    Step 27: or darker than your natural skin color.

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    Step 28: The most common concern for someone going through puberty or experiencing acne/breakouts is skin.

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    Step 29: For eyes

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    Step 30: wear light mascara.

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    Step 31: Before you put on any makeup

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    Step 32: and after you wear it

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    Step 33: wash your face with an acne wash.

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    Step 34: Have fun with it

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    Step 35: and don't wear it for anyone but you.

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