What age is appropriate for makeup?

How young is too young? Brown says 13 is an appropriate age to start wearing makeup in small amounts. “Middle school is the time to start, not fifth grade,” she says. The first step is to skip foundation altogether.

Should a 12 year old wear makeup?

Skip heavy foundation and lipstick for this age group. Allow 12-13 year olds to use concealer for blemishes, eye shadow, eyeliner, powder for oily skin, and a light coat of mascara. Let teens start wearing heavier coverage foundation, bronzer/highlighter, blush, and lipstick.

Should I let my 10 year old wear makeup?

While there’s no right or wrong age, the proper way for your kids to wear makeup depends on your family’s perspective and the accepted practice in your child’s community. And making sure you’re okay with these norms ahead of time can help in your decision making.

Can kids wear lipstick?

“Around age 10, a little bit of clear gloss is fine. I think the age of 13 or so is more appropriate to start wearing gloss with color. Full-on lipstick should be more like high school age or around 15. This is when I think the addition of a little mascara and blush looks nice.”