How to use make up properly

[SlugLobber]

I always went straight to bed with make-up on as a teen. I still do if I'm out on the razzle (very rare!). Orange foundation is just a given when you're that age. I know I did, when I could be bothered with make-up (never wore it to school - liked sleep too much!).

My niece is also 15 and going through the same thing. It is for this reason we must take ample photos, to be brought out at the 21st, wedding, 40th birthday and similar occasions.

[crazy_red]

Sounds like a nice idea Jackie. Colleges arent too pricey and she will be surrounded by cool kids a bit older than her

Errrr, I worked in the same building as the Hair and Beauty students at my local Uni - most of them wore it trowelled on too - orange faces, panda eyes, etc.

I still wear lots of eyeliner........it's how it's applied..

Encourage her by telling her how naturally pretty she is -- maybe take a picture of her in her make-up, then you and the other girly relatives do her over yourself and take a picture and let her see the difference?

You could make an evening of it with nibbles and treats. A few girly nights in doing 'beauty things' with you all might make all the difference....and it'll be fun.

Good Luck

Red x

[crazy_red]

P.S. The best defence at any age against skin problems is to wear sunscreen, at least F15, every day either in your moisturiser or your foundation, or both, apparently.

A really good site and quite an eye-opener is 'beautypaedia.com' - all you ever wanted to know about anything cosmetic/beauty related...

Might have some useful tips.

[craftyslh]

standard teenager - no worries there.

Definitely treat to clinique range, my 15 year old was treated 2 years back when she wasn't removing makeup (did loads of stage/dance shows). Took her to see the Clinique lady (check there is an offer on too). I stood back and let the lady deal with daughter. Wow what a difference, as she was taught how to do it, she listened. Mum's know nothing even when we wear lots of makeup (fair eyelashes) so look like a pink eyed rabbit without any. A makeup base does protect the skin from the elements and is encouraged.

I bought my daughter the Debrett's etiquette for Girls last year, it's brilliantly written and covers lots of issues that we have about makeup, underwear, behaviour. She loves it and it does teach them how to be young ladies.

My mum remember's leaving the house, nipping into the bus stop to apply her makeup, roll up her skirt (and knicker legs as she had to wear bloomers) before she would allow herself to be seen by her friends. Nothing changes.

[Two_Sheds]

I bought my daughter the Debrett's etiquette for Girls last year, it's brilliantly written and covers lots of issues that we have about makeup, underwear, behaviour. She loves it and it does teach them how to be young ladies.

LOL!

I think most teenagers would throw it back at you.

[craftyslh]

LOL!

I think most teenagers would throw it back at you.

My daughter didn't originally want to read it, I started to read the underwear bit aloud, it's done in a very funny way and made her giggle so much. Left it with her and she's now read lots of it.

Very tongue in cheek fun.

[kirsty b]

I never used to take make up off either as a teen, and suffered bad skin and spots as a result. Used that Oxy10 stuff too Rhona, dried my face right out.
I have combination skin and I have found Olay Complete Care lotion with SPF15 to be great. Skin feels hydrated without it being too rich. Not dear either at only £3 or thereabouts a bottle.
Love too the minerals stuff that is coming out now. Excellent coverage, even tone and feels like I don't have anything on my skin. £10 a pop for the foundation one, but it lasts ages as you don't use much.

[Headfry]

How about treating her to one of those make over photo shoot things. They can make you look like a model! she will also have some fab pics to remind her how 'cool' she can look and maybe good 'bragging' rights with her chums.
That said...I too looked awful at that age. Experimenting is a good thing and i am sure the only harm will be many family pics she would, when older, rather not see

[jackie j]

Apparently she was very orange the other day and my niece (30 plus ) told her its about time she stopped using so much make up and did she realise how bad she looks, she listens to her more than anyone.

[lettucegrow!]

Can see where u r coming from with this one. When my daughter was 16 she was doing exactly the same so as a birthday pressie( sold it with the promise of a trip to top shop after) I booked a makeover session with Body Shop.I think they still do this and the amount you pay she got to choose make up to that value. She didn't look sure at first but on the day she really enjoyed and it cured the panda eye look!! Good luckx

[BarleySugar]

Some of the girls at school look more like umpa lumpas (sp) in Willie Wonka's choc factory. One of the teachers makes a point of asking if they are feeling well, as they look such a strange colour. The collars of their shirts are orange too! Often the boys will tell them they look dreadful, but they take no notice.

One head of house keeps make up remover in her office, and will call the worst offenders in to remove it. If they refuse she puts them in detention for not complying with a reasonable request, but it isn't standard across the school.

We did have another who brought in a make up expert for one of the life skills classes. That had a more positive effect. I think it would be a good idea to bring it in as a Personal, Social and Health Education lesson. It would be more use than some of the stuff we have to teach.