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amother

Fri, Mar 24 2023, 10:42 am

DD17 wants to start wearing some basic makeup. Please list me the best basic products (drug store variety please). Which products should we be going for?

scruffy

Fri, Mar 24 2023, 10:52 am

I can make some recommendations.

Does she want a full face of products, or just lipstick mascara etc?

What's her skin type (dry, oily, acne prone etc) and coloring?

amother

Gold

Fri, Mar 24 2023, 11:03 am

Most makeup artists that also sell makeup, offer a service where they match your colors up for you and sell you the basics.
If you have any event (wedding) coming up, she can get makeup done and buy it at the same time.
If you’re not such a makeup person yourself, maybe have an older cousin take her to Sephora to help her find the right stuff.

Basic items to get would be:
Tinted moisturiser/foundation (TMoisturiser would be if she wants a more natural look and it feels lighter on the face, foundation has better coverage and lasts longer)
Bronzer
Blush
Highlighter
Eyeshadow
Eyeliner
Mascara
Lipstick

These all come in powders, creams and sticks- part of the fun is figuring out what works best for you Smile

amother

Fri, Mar 24 2023, 2:50 pm

True, I am not a makeup person...so this is kind of foreign to me.

She is pretty light skinned, blondish red. I think she has normal to oily skin. not super acne prone, just typical teen pimples here and there.

Thank you amother for that list, doesn;t that sound like a lot of products for a newbie? Do most people use higlighter, bronzer, and blush at this age?
What is typical amount of products for a girl this age? her friends are starting to get makeup for shabbos, not for a simcha per se.

amother

Sat, Mar 25 2023, 11:15 pm

specific products, but also general idea of what types of products girls this age are getting

amother

Oleander

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 3:06 am

It's worth considering paying a makeup artist come to do her face and offer advice and suggestions as to what would work for her specific coloring. I wish my mom had done that for me as I was totally lost about wearing makeup.
It's also how to apply it, not just what colors.
Makeup around the eyes is fairly basic-so some mascara, eye shadow, eye liner if she is confident to apply and get straight. That's usually a good place to start.

amother

Cherry

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 3:20 am

When I started my mother took me to a makeup artist that sold makeup. She matched up the colors and showed me how to apply it. Afterwards I was able to buy it by her or I would look for it on Amazon. I bought the same for many years. Eventually I found others that I liked better and replaced. That was when I knew what I was doing already.

amother

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 7:46 am

hm, that might be a good idea. But probably too close to pesach to do that now. Maybe after. So for the time being, what should we start with?

amother

Candycane

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 8:00 am

Mom of girls here. I always start them with mascara, lip gloss, maybe blush.
That’s it. I know how to show them their colors which helps them get started.
Only the mascara will stay on over Shabbos, for weekday get regular and for erev Shabbos waterproof.

Sweetmommy

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 8:35 am

amother OP wrote:

The basics are eyeliner, mascara, base, blush, lipliner, and lipstick.

unnamed

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 8:35 am

Weekdays:
Eyeliner, mascara, lipgloss and eyebrow filler if needed.
Occasions:
Tinted moisturiser, blush/bronzer, eye shadow.

amother

Magnolia

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 8:48 am

Honestly, imo if you're not a makeup person (as you say) you're probably best of having someone who knows what she's doing help her out.

You can go to a makeup counter at Macy's.

Once you know what colors look good on her, there's a thread on between carpools about cheap good makeup.

ra_mom

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 9:09 am

amother OP wrote:

DD17 wants to start wearing some basic makeup. Please list me the best basic products (drug store variety please). Which products should we be going for?

Tinted moisturizer
Natural blush
Mascara
Soft lipstick or gloss

Does she want more than that? Ask her what she has in mind. Then you can help her better.

amother

Holly

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 9:22 am

A first timer doesn't need that much. My dd loves Maybelline Rocket volume mascara, Neutrogena concealer (the one for blemishes), and any soft pink blush that looks nice (she switches around). She uses Honest Beaty tinted lipbalms (has a collection of most of the colors Smile

) which are available at Target and some drugstores. She also has a few lipsticks by other brands that she picked by color. Also sephora's "house brand" is comparable in price to drugstore and really good quality. You can order online if there isn't a sephora near you. She (and I) use their eyeliner pencils and eyeshadow sticks. I wouldn't get bronzer or foundation for a newbie

amother

Wheat

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 9:31 am

When I was around that age
I had lipstick
Blush
Maybe mascara

Went to dept store and got Clinique (hypoallergenic I think, but not cheap)

If I had dd that age at this point when I wear more makeup
I'd get her
Lipstick
Blush
Mascara
Tinted cream/moisturizer (not heavy foundation)
Or powder foundation

I like the idea of trying things out with a makeup artist

You buy those colors and then if you want to buy drugstore stuff after, try to match the colors

amother

Holly

Sun, Mar 26 2023, 10:32 am

Dd, who is helping me clean today has to run out so put on what she calls her two.minute makeup. Since I just read this thread I asked her what it is. It's Elf blush stick that she also lightly put on as lipstick, Maybelline mascara, and Neutrogena coverup/concealer. She looked polished and pretty.

I would say that for a beginner this is a perfect start and probably costs a total of $20.

amother

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 8:22 am

can someone recommend a good drugstore tinted moisturizer for fair skin?

amother

Aqua

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 9:19 am

L'Oreal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Foundation with 1% Hyaluronic acid, Very Light 0.5-2, 1 fl. oz. https://a.co/d/5c9LKZN

The best of the best!

e.l.f. Putty Blush, Creamy & Ultra Pigmented Formula, Lightweight, Buildable Formula, Infused with Argan Oil & Vitamin E, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, Turks and Caicos https://a.co/d/2pAQqZe

Very pretty natural blush great for beginners!

e.l.f. Putty Bronzer, Creamy & Highly Pigmented Formula, Creates a Long-Lasting Bronzed Glow, Infused with Argan Oil & Vitamin E, Tan Lines, 0.35 Oz https://a.co/d/1A8tSfo

Love love love this bronzer!

e.l.f. Ultimate Blending Brush, Dome-Shaped Makeup Tool For Applying & Blending Foundation, Bronzer & Blush, Made With Vegan, Cruelty-Free Bristles https://a.co/d/4iWOs0u

Highly recommend applying the blush and bronzer with this brush. I would get 2 one for each.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge Duo, Makeup Blending Sponges, For Foundation, Light To Medium Coverage, Natural, Dewy Makeup, Orange Sponge, Latex-Free Foam, Packaging May Vary, 2 Count https://a.co/d/eHP71WZ

These sponges for applying foundation.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara Makeup, Volumizing, Lengthening, Defining, Curling, Multiplying, Buildable Formula, Blackest Black, 1 Count https://a.co/d/dW2CT7u

Best drugstore mascara!

Liquid Lipstick with Clear Lip Gloss by Revlon, ColorStay Overtime Lipcolor, Dual Ended with Vitamin E in Nudes & Browns, 350 Bare Maximum, 0.07 Oz https://a.co/d/46gyXpe

Best long lasting lipsticks for yt!

Milani Make It Last 3-in-1 Setting Spray and Primer- Prime + Correct + Set (2.03 Fl. Oz.) Makeup Finishing Spray and Primer - Long Lasting Makeup Primer and Spray https://a.co/d/gmIdoZR

Really good setting spray to help it last over yt

Milani Color fixation Matte Lipstick (Secret) https://a.co/d/6QVmYcA

Pretty everyday lipstick

Let me know if you need any other recommendations! I do this for a living

amother

Cherry

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 9:54 am

amother Aqua wrote:

Do you know if these are kosher lpesach?
When do you use bronzer and when do you use blush? Do you use it at the same time?

amother

Aqua

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 10:02 am

I don’t know about kosher lpesach status but you can look them up on rabbi blumenkrantzs app.

As far as blush and bronzer placement it’s hard to explain over typing but bronzer goes on the forehead, cheekbones- follow the line from top of your ear until halfway down the cheek. And then jawline.
Blush goes slightly higher on the face than that. Depends a lot on face shape. I would suggest getting someone to teach your daughter how to apply the makeup or look up a YouTube tutorial.

I attached a diagram if that’s helpful for you! Good luck!
https://I.imgur.com/QcCVTu2.jpg

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