- Cover up any eye circles first – see our article on Concealer for tips.
- Hide any zits, blotches or redness with a skin colored foundation. Avoid an all over foundation on younger skin – if you have significant acne or redness, at the very least use a sheer formula or tinted moisturizer, then spot cover with a foundation stick.
- Seal with an all over face powder.
- Brush your eyebrows up and across with a brow brush or clean toothbrush.
- Lightly color eyelids with a sheer and shimmery eye makeup.
- Add a natural flush with blush or bronzer.
- Apply mascara if using.
- Finish off with a touch of lip gloss or light lipstick. There is no need to apply lip liner – as it is designed for more mature lips.
Tips
- Always remember that you are beautiful, even without makeup.
- Find your own look with makeup – don’t try to copy others.
- Take advantage of the free advice and samples at department store counters while you are still learning the trade of makeup application.
- Glossy and lighter lips are best for youthful faces – save the stronger lipsticks for special events.
- Sheer colors are the most pleasing on teen faces.
- Use your creative juices on your nails – nail polish is amusing and colorful.
- Don’t try too hard with makeup – less really is better.
- Avoid comparing yourself to the fashion models and teen actors – they are an unrealistic ideal.
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