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Anonymous asked in Beauty & StyleMakeup · 1 decade ago

16, and clueless about makeup?

Hello!

Well, I'm 16 years old....but I'm totally CLUELESS about makeup. I know literally nothing about it. My mother refuses to teach me anything, so I was wondering if anyone here could give me some advice/links to good sites. It's just because everyone else my age seems to be wearing makeup, and I'm the ugly duckling that didn't even know what foundation was until recently. >_< Thank-you for your time and consideration!

-Jessie

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Jessie,

    Bobbi Brown's book would be the absolute best approach to learning how to apply makeup. It is a book designed to show young teens how to use makeup.

    The name of her book is, Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty: Everything You Need to Look Pretty, Natural, Sexy & Awesome.

    You order the book from here:

    http://www.amazon.com/Bobbi-Brown-Teenage-Beauty-E...

    Or perhaps, your library has the book.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Here are some starter essentials for those just starting out with makeup:

    1. Nude eyeshadow - This is flattering and subtle on most everyone. Make sure to get an eyeshadow brush with a handle to teach her how to apply eyeshadow.

    2. Blush - Something soft and pink that matches her natural color.

    3. Lip gloss - Choose a shade only slightly deeper than her natural lip color. A sheer, rosy gloss will look pretty, but not overdone.

    Most kids want to appear older, but that’s not the point of makeup. By avoiding heavier makeup like mascara, liner and foundation, she will still look her age by starting off with the subtle basics. Then, when she gets a little older and starts high school, take her to a professional makeup artist to get a real lesson in applying makeup.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    hey jessie. There are soo many AMAZING makeup guru's on youtube that are so helpful! Thats where i learn everything i know from. Whatever you want tips on, just type it in and im sure there will many videos that will be very helpful:)

  • 1 decade ago

    Ok. I'm younger than you ( not telling my age). I know stuff about make up because I have dance performances. Eyeliner can be put inside the eye..like where that little line is. It can also be put on top of the eyelid. Blush is just putting it on the cheeks and eye shadow is just putting it on the eyelids. These makeup products are just the basics!

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    first in case you do in contrast to your eyebrows do no longer pluck them! particularly flow to a expert and have he/ she to pluck them. Wash your face and moisturize earlier making use of makeup.First commence off with a delicate powder one colour darker than your epidermis tone.( I reccomend covergirl)( in case you canb arise with the money for costly makeup use clinique). in case you like concealer flow with a lighter colour than your epidermis tone yet do no longer flow too gentle that's going to draw extra interest to the concern.( attempt maybeline and for dark circles flow witha yellow concealor.). next take a mascara and gently swipe it on your eyelashes. in the event that they get caught together use a small eyebrrow brush to seperate them. in case you like slightly extra take eyeliner and draw a skinny line decrease than your backside lashes.( in case you have a steady hand i reccomend rimmel liquid eyeliner in brown) if no longer use a pencil. Be warned pencil smudges surely. If its nighttime line the two lids.Then take a rosy pink lip gloss and coat your lips. Voila!! staggering!!!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Okay!! I could tell you what make up you should wear and how to put it on-if you post a picture. That way I will know what kind of make up you need!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    I was just like you....until I went to youtube for help.

    Go to youtube.com and type in things like this:

    how to apply eyeliner

    how to apply foundation

    how to apply blush

    how to apply eyeshadow

    you'll find amazing results that will teach you everything!!

  • 1 decade ago

    if you go to www.maccosmetics.com

    there is a live chat there

    professionals give their advice on what would be best for you and your skin

  • Yuki
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    www.nessasarymakeup.com

    no typo indeed. there are categories on the side you can choose from.

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