One beauty book I really like is Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty: Everything You Need to Look Pretty, Natural, Sexy and Awesome
- Rules do apply. Knowing what’s appropriate with makeup really matters. Save the drama for the school play or going out. Whether you are 13 or 19, just keep makeup simple and natural for school and everyday hanging with your friends.
- Finger paint. It’s not cool or modern to be too perfect with makeup. Dabbing on a lip stain with your finger is the way to go. Be loose. Spread it on. Have fun with it. Don’t be too glued to the mirror. Express yourself! What’s the worst thing that could happen? You’ll have to blend a color to tone it down or, if you’re really unhappy, wash it off and start over.
- Skip foundation. You don’t need all-over foundation. And don’t be concerned with highly technical makeup techniques, like contouring or shadowing. Just cover up what really bugs you and let your skin show through everywhere else. (For girls who are older than their teens, all-over foundation is completely fine; here’s how to do it.)
- Sheer genius. The perfect teen colors are sheer ones that you can see through. I like to use pale shades that look like natural washes of color on the face. Look for natural or soft pastel tones, nothing dark or bright. (P.S. These colors tend to be pretty mistake-proof, too.)
- It’s fine to shine. I love shimmer shadows and lip glosses for teens – nothing looks more beautiful. The exception: Super shiny faces, which look good in fashion magazines but not on the face in the mirror. Don’t try this at home.
- Dewy is awesome. Think cream, not powder. When buying look for a creamy formula – it looks more natural and goes on more easily. (Dewy is great for all ages – remember my last post on Charla Krupp’s book, How Not to Look Old
? This was one of her tips to look younger as well.)
- It’s only nail polish … Bright orange? Army green? Metallic blue? Why not? It’s inexpensive, easy to change and fun to look at.
- Shop around. Your local shop may be perfect for glam but you may want to invest more in your skin-care products.
- Avoid a makeup war. As long as you are still a minor, your parents still make the rules and you should try to be respectful of their wishes. If you choose to go against the rules, just be smart enough to go to something natural like brown mascara or pink lip gloss.
- Never say never. Keep an open mind about new ways to wear makeup.
What do you think of Bobbi Brown’s tips? I agree on all of her tips, maybe except the sheer makeup and pastel colors; you guys know how much I love my black eyeliner :) And how great is the model on her book? I think she’s gorgeous and her makeup is amazing – natural, simple and shows off her stunning face. I love it; this is what makeup is all about!
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I like them! I’ve always held Bobbi Brown’s makeup guides in high regard. And this teen one doesn’t disappoints at all. Agree with everything.
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Gotta agree with you there, Jyoan. BB’s makeup tips and guides are always great, I really like her whole ‘natural’ stance on makeup. Makeup should enhance what you already have, instead of covering them up and looking like a complete different person!
Oh hey that means I do makeup like a teenager LOL. Actually I rarely wear makeup, which is why I commonly write of skin care products more :)
Obviously I’m catching up on all your posts in one night! It’s been a crazy week :)
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Not a problem, Kaye :) I always love reading your comments! :D
I do makeup like a teenager as well :)