Q: I am 13 and I loveeee loveee LOVEEE !!! Make up and I wear it all the time but I dont want to damadge my skin at all .... So what is the best way for me to be wearing make up at 13 without hurting my skin and causing rinkles ...? And what kind of make up as well ?
A: First off always take good care of your skin. Wash off your makeup every night., exfoliating your face 1 or 2 times a wk. Cetaphil is a good gentle cleanser you can use every day. Exfoliate your face at least once a week to remove dead skin cells & freshen your face. St Ives or Clean & Clear Morning burst is good for this. OR its easy to make your own by adding a bit of water to salt or sugar & gently scrub you face & neck. Always moisturize your face & neck before applying makeup & before going to bed. Find something thats good for your skin type, be it oily or dry. I like Olays or Clean & Clear when I've got acne problems. Use a moisturizer with sunscreen in it for daytime. Doing all this is good for your skin & won't cause wrinkles~~ it prevents wrinkles. Physicians Formula also has a good minerals powder you can try. Its not expensive & doesnt have any allergens in it. Plus drug stores & Target or WalMart sell it. Don't use much & your skin won't look like you have a lot of makeup on. Match it to your skin color. I dont like the brush that comes with it~~ look for Sonia Kashuks. It costs a bit more but the brushes are soft & apply minerals makeup better, IMO. I'd go ahead & add just a touch of pink blush on your cheeks too. Only apply to apple of your cheeks & don't use much. Just adds some color. Then apply a bit of pink lip gloss. Use the pink blush on your eye lids, its okay. Then apply mascara, dark brown is fine, to your top lashes. Don't start out with eyeliner yet~~ wait till your comfortable wearing your mascara. Besides its more natural looking when youre 13.