There comes a point in time when every teenage girl expresses her interest in makeup. I have a younger sister who recently asked me what kind of makeup I think she should buy and I came up with this list. It's a great beginners list and all of the cosmetics I picked are high quality products. Yes, they're all from the drugstore and you can score everything for $75(not including tax)! That's a really good price tag for a full face of makeup.
1. e.l.f mineral infused face primer-$6 Primer is essential for prepping your skin for foundation and keeping your makeup in place all day. E.l.f cosmetics primer will transform your teens face into a smooth canvas and will fight against excess oil, flaky dryness, enlarged pores and fine lines. Make sure you don't just pass this primer up. It's very important to make sure your teen has an even and long lasting application of foundation. If your new to primer, pick one up for yourself! I use this primer all the time and it works wonders. Plus, the price is within everyone's budget.
2. Neutrogena Healthy Skin liquid makeup-$9.97 For foundation you want to be sure to pick one that has healthy skin benefits. Neutrogena is a great start. Their healthy skin liquid makeup has natural looking coverage that's actually healthy for your skin. This foundation works on improving skins luminosity, tone and texture. It won't breakout most skin types and it has a SPF of 20 to protect against harmful rays. Any teenager should be able to apply this foundation without looking cake-y or unnatural.
3. Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer-$6 Not every teenager needs a concealer but Hard Candys Glamoflauge concealer is a great pick if they do. It will cover imperfections like no other concealer in the drugstore and eliminate the appearance of undereye circles.
4. Rimmel London Stay Matte pressed powder-$3.97 This matte powder is great for preventing any shine the builds on the face. Which, is ideal for teenagers since they typically have oily skin. It's very easy to apply and looks natural over foundation or even when worn alone. It's actually a great powder for all ages!
5. e.l.f studio contouring blush and bronzing powder duo-$3. This little duo is such a great blush and bronzing powder for starters. The pigmentation is just right and blending can be easily accomplished. Your teens skin will have the appearance of a natural flush of color with the blush and beautiful definition from the bronzer. Nothing will make your teen happier.
6. Milani eyeshadow primer-$5.97 The Milani Eyeshadow Primer is just the thing to preserve your teens look. Even after eight hours of wear, her eyeshadow will still look fresh with minimal creasing. This eye makeup primer is suitable for all skin tones and provides a nice, clean canvas for eyeshadow application. It's important to be sure you teen is worry free all day. It's embarrassing when anyone's, let alone a teens, makeup creases and looks like a mess. So be safe and pick up one of these great eyeshadow primers from Milani.
7. Sonia Kashuk eye palette-$14.29 This six pan palette is great for any beginner. It contains your basic nude shades that your teenager will need for any kind of look she wants. The pigmentation is great, they wear beautifully and the colors are suitable for all skintones. Go ahead and pick one up for yourself too. I'm sure the both mom and daughter will love it!
8. L'Oreal Paris Infallible eyeliner-$7.99 This carbon black eyeliner is perfect for beginners. It has a sharpener and smudged built on to the eyeliner itself. The eyeliner glides on easily, evenly and sets quickly for fade-proof color. Use the built-in smudger for a simple smudged out look or sharpen it to create versatile eye looks. This formula is very creamy and stays put all day without smudging. This eyeliner is easy enough for teens to work with and I think your yours will love it. If you don't want your daughter to wear black eyeliner, brown is also available.
9. Covergirl Clump Crusher mascara-$6.99. I see a lot of younger girls with clumpy mascara but with this mascara thats easy to avoid. The Clump Crusher has zero clumps but still delivers amazing volume. With the help of the brush, this formula will seperate each lash and evenly distribute mascara. So don't worry about your teen running around with loads of mascara on. You will both feel confident with the Clump Crusher.
10. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick-$5 This is totally up to you. Some moms are okay with lipstick, some are not. Personally, I think it's fine, especially when it's just nude shades. If you do decide it's ok for your teen I recommend Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick. You'll have so many shades to choose from and I'm sure you and your teen can agree on a color. The formula is long-lasting, creamy, moisturizing, lightweight and crease resistant. If you're feeling really generous pick up more than one shade, even if it's for yourself. I just got one for my little sister(13) and she adores it.
11. Rimmel London Show Off lip lacquer-$5.47 I'm sure your little girl already has lipgloss but if she doesn't here is my first pick, the Show Off lip lacquers from Rimmel. Here is Rimmels description "Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer gives you the intense, rich color of a lipstick, enhanced by a satin-smooth, lacquer shine. It's neither a lipstick nor a gloss. It's bigger than both and it's the end of color as you know it. Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer combines the intense color of a lipstick with a smooth lacquer shine. The ground-breaking formula contains pure color pigments for rich, saturated color, phenomenal shine and supreme comfort that last all day. This luscious liquid lacquer gives a creamy and conditioning texture. Its bold color glides on with a sweep of the innovative foam applicator that features a built-in micro-reservoir to hold the perfect amount of lacquer." I thought it would be easier to let you read about them yourself. Everything they say is true. I absolutely love the Show Off lip lacquers. I also bought my sister one of these and she uses this gloss like a pro. The gloss is opaque enough that your teen might not even need a lipstick but it's always nice to have options.
I hope this list helped you. It's such a fun stage when a girl first discovers makeup. It's a great way to express yourself and build confidence. Take advantage of this step in your daughters life and give her tips on all things beauty. It's a great way to bond and she'll learn the correct way to represent herself.
Thanks for reading, TaylorPie.
