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Should I be wearing makeup?
I'm 13 and never wear anything pretty much all my friends do I used to feel confident but I just turned 13 and don't anymore. I feel like I should but don't know where to start in 2011 I got loads of makeup for Christmas like eyeshadow mostly but hav never touched it help!
16 Answers
- ?Lv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
There is no set age for wearing makeup, as long as you know how to use it. If you are mature enough to be reasonable and know how much and what type of makeup is appropriate for your age, then you should be fine. For example, a young girl of 13 can look great with a bit of lip gloss, but she would look dreadful if she showed up at school wearing eye shadow and mascara. It will only be flattering if it is age appropriate, and you wear the right look for the right place.
- 8 years ago
I think that you don't need makeup at all. Wearing no makeup shows a girl has loads of confidence and often times look more appealing since they're more natural looking. Girls are always beautiful, and anyone who says otherwise is just showing how much they lack maturity.
Honestly, around your age girls ALWAYS start to feel more self-conscious, but as long as you have a smile on your face, you'll always be beautiful.
But if you really feel that you want to experiment with some makeup, I'd just suggest going with mascara and lip gloss. It makes you feel pretty without being too much. And washing your face always really helps. So this is what I would suggest: wash your face, use a light moisturizer, apply some mascara, a little lip gloss, and done! Eye shadow usually takes a LOT more practice, so I'd just start off with mascara and lip gloss, and add a few more things every year as you grow older.
Stay classy, sweetie.
- ?Lv 68 years ago
not feeling confident at 13 is normal. It will pass, but it might well feel horrible for a while.
don't start using lots of make-up, it rarely looks good, particularly on young people, and it can be quite bad for the skin - particularly teenage skin, which has a lot to cope with (hormones, for instance)
If you want to try out a bit if make-up, use sparingly, and make sure you remove it thoroughly every day.
Eyeshadow tips - make sure the colour you choose compliments your eye colour, don't cover the whole eyelid in it, make it subtle
If you don't really feel like using make-up, don't. Just because your friends do, does not mean you have to.
Caution: if the make-up you have is one year old, and it has been open, don't use it. Old make-up can be a reservoir of bacteria, not good for the skin, or the eyes.
- 8 years ago
I've worn makeup since I was 13 too. Wear concealer if you have acne problems. Wear powder to set the concealer or stop shine. Besides that, wear mascara. DONT wear fake lashes. Use lengthening mascara, and maybe a LITTLE of volumizing mascara. Then lip balm, not colored. If you're in middle school, and you wear eyeliner, blush, and colored lip products, it does not look good unless you're an expert. Only wear eyeshadow on special occasions, and even then, use neutral colors and go light. DO NOT use bright colors. That is hideous. Mainly, use concealer, powder, mascara, and lip balm. Hope this helped :)
Source(s): Experience, 8th grade girl who's gone through the exact same thing. :) - 8 years ago
Hi : )
My advice is not to wear make-up! Most of my friends do too and I am 14 but I just choose not to because 1) I personally cannot be bothered it seems like a lot of effort! 2) Its better for your skin not to wear any especially at a young age.
I know what you mean about not feeling confident because I never do either but I think that not wearing make up just makes you accept yourself more and make you feel more comfortable in your own skin : ) It is not important to wear make up at all so don't feel pressure to : )
I am sure you are very beautiful! And I bet many people will admire you for not wearing make up and just being yourself!
Hope I helped : )
- 8 years ago
that's still pretty young but some simple eye shadow and mascara and lip gloss would be perfect for someone your age i wouldn't recommend to wear it every day. But on a special occasion i say go for it :) Natural beauty is better. I'm only 21 and don't load my face with makeup. Like everyone else.
- 8 years ago
You're only 13. There's no rush. Just start small, like some lipgloss and masquera. The point of makeup is to make it look like you're not wearing any...so dont use a lot just because some girls coat their faces with it. I dont think its classy. makeup is to make you look like you....if that makes any sense...if you were confident before people started giving you makeup, then just wear a little if you want. Dont change yourself because others think you should.
- 8 years ago
U dnt HAVE to wear makeup. But if u want i would advise concealer 4 blemishes. Mascara and earthy eyeshadow lik browns or gold. U cud also wear eyeliner but only on the top lid!! Im 13 too and i wear concealer mascara and eyeliner
Source(s): me - 8 years ago
don't wear loads of makeup then you just look like you are trying too hard (and its difficult to get right haha) but maybe a little lip gloss and eyeshadow can be a very subtle natural look x
- 8 years ago
you shouldn't feel like you need makeup to be confident! if you want to wear make up and your parents don't mind that then go for it but only if you want to not because your friends dot that's important, tart with maybe lip gloss? mascara and you could watch youtube tutorials to learn or get a freind/sibling/parent/guardian etc to help! im 14 and i wear makeup when i go out sometimes but not always i hope this helped:) xxx
Source(s): personal experience