What is the best makeup for a 12 year old?

Answer 1

no makeup at all.
12 yrs is too young to have a painted and artificial face.
At that age its better to look fresh and natural.

Answer 2

I remember when I was 12 and here is my answer now. You only put on makeup when you're in a movie, if you're in a movie and you're only 12 years old, they'll only put enough makeup on you to cover the pimples. The best makeup for a 12 year old though is the makeup of a real genuine authenic smile, and as for your eyes, get plenty of sleep so they shine so makeup isn't necessary. If you want to look like a painted clown though , you can cake your face with makeup. Oh, and here is my warning:
If you decide to put makeup on your face you may as well put some play doh over your eyebrows, and get a black or blue marker and color in a bunch of whiskers, that way atleast you'll look older and everyone will believe you're probably 50 or 60 years old and they wouldn't even think you were 12.

Answer 3

Most of the answers already (usually rudely) insist that 12 is too young, but since we don't know this child we have no idea why she may want to wear makeup. She could have dark circles under her eyes, or a birthmark she wants to hide - we just don't know. Unless we are in her shoes we should put the judgement statements away and offer some real advice.

So - at the very least, it is not too early to start a skin care routine. Look for skin care that includes an exfoliant, a cleanser, and a toner. Toner is great especially if you are lucky enough to be in a warm area of the country. Get in the habit of cleaning your skin morning and night. And if you have dry skin, add a moisturizer to the process. I don't recommend using expensive products - at your age you can find something that works, like Neutrogena, at the drug store. (By the way, I am a Mary Kay Consultant, and the classic basic skin care system we offer wouldn't be a bad way to go either!!)

Once you have clean, healthy skin, you may find that your perceived need for makeup will go away. Like some others have said, get plenty of sleep, drink enough water, DON'T SMOKE - all these things will help.

If you insist on wearing something, look at neutral, fresh colors - you are far too young for heroin-chic or sophisticated color schemes. A light lip gloss will prevent chapping, and a tinted moisturizer will help dry skin and even skin tones.

Answer 4

What ever you do stay away from foundation and powder. I wish I would have had someone telling me that. I am 23 and for the last 7 years have been trying to get rid of acne. I started wearing make-up in 6th grade. I thought it was so cool at the time b/c the other girls were. Now I look back and I wish I would have looked up to different girls. You are old enough to know about make-up. It also took me a long time to realize that natural colors are way better (ok so my husband made me realize it). If I were you I would stick with mascara and lip gloss because really you don't need anything else. For special occasions, when you get about 16, add a little (and i mean little) blush and some eye liner and mabey a light brown on the lower half of your eye crease.

Answer 5

Lip gloss, eyeliner and mascara are the only thing you should be putting on your face at age 12. And I even think that mascara is a stretch. You should probably skip the mascara and just use an eyelash curler and maybe with clear mascara. You don't want to start wearing make up so early, for 2 reasons. 1) it could possibly create unwanted skin problems, like acne. When your horemones are changing, you don't want to do anything to aggravate your skin. and 2) be a kid as long as you can be, because once you've grown, you've grown. and you can't get your youth back. so enjoy it while you've got it! When I was 12 all I wanted was to be 21! Now im 21 and all I want is to be 12! Plus, buying different colored eyeliner is fun :-) I still enjoy it.

Answer 6

Curl your eyelashes. It will open up your eyes, it takes 10 seconds, and it's incredibly easy. I know it's not makeup, but it's a nice eye-opening effect alternative because honestly, make-up on a 12 year old is never that cute.

Other than that, I agree with all these people who are suggesting lip gloss. Get a colored one that you love! Lip color isn't that extreme, and it will keep your lips moisturized which is VERY important. Put a little lotion on your cheeks for healthy hydrated looking skin. I think that's all you'll need.

Answer 7

Ummm let me see.....the best makeup for a 12 year old? NONE! Are you trying to set the child up for bait? I'm sure some sick pedophile could answer this question best. I am sure the child is naturally beautiful and needs no makeup enhancements.

Answer 8

Well young girls don't need much at all because they don't have wrinkles to cover up like old people do. I would say that minimal is best, you don't want to look like you're trying to be attractive to a 40 year old man. You just want to look like a pretty 12 year old. Probably only mascara and some lip gloss. Nothing excessive. And remember, putting on some jewelry can make you feel prettier too, so go raid your moms jewelry box! That's what I did.

Answer 9

None

If you need make-up at 12. What are you gonna do when your 24 or 36 or 48. Makeup can only do so much.

Answer 10

Omg you guys shut up! Look, im 13 and wear makeup. I did when I was 12 too! Me, I only wear Eyeshadow and lipgloss though, maybe some cover up but thats it. That should be enough for you ya think? Maybe some cute pink or brown eyeshadow with some clear lipgloss?!

Answer 11

if they really want to wear something then lip gloss is good. 12 is a little young to start wearing full makeup. Start with lip gloss for now.