Aug
20
Beauty Tips For Teenagers
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Beauty Tips for Teenagers
Mothers have been fretting over their teenaged girls ever-increasing cosmetic use and the threat to their skin. Now they should breathe easier for even teens can use cosmetics made especially for them. Teenagers should opt for more natural look and use light application of makeup only as their skin is still young and is naturally beautiful. Soft and subtle are the two keywords that teens should keep in mind while doing makeup. The colors that work best for them are the ones that are closest to their natural skin tone or add just a bit of color to their faces such as shades of pink, coral, neutral brown and gray. Here are a few steps that any teenage girl can use to transform into a blooming beauty in a jiffy:
Moisturizer
Use a concealer pencil that matches you skin tone to cover any skin imperfections, acnes, skin blemishes, scars or dark circles.
Use a toothbrush to brush brows into place.
Use a soft gray eye pencil to fill in any gaps in the eyebrows.
Use soft gray eyeliner to line the lashes and blend it well to the outside edge.
Apply one coat of brown mascara but if you have naturally black eyelashes, you may also use black mascara too.
If you have a warm skin undertone, use sheer application of peach blush but if you have a cool skin undertone, use soft pink shade. Blend it well using cotton ball.
Use natural shade of lip color or just sheer gloss for a soft nude look and you are ready for the party, girl.
Skin Care Tips
Teenagers have different skin care and make-up needs than mature women. At what age should a teen begin a skin care regimen? Skin care should actually start when they are preteens, as early as the age of 10 or 11. Hormones start to kick in and blemishes may begin to appear.
As you mature, your skin care needs will change, as your skin does. Pay special attention to what products you are using and if there are any undesirable affects taking place. What makes your skin look radiant one month may cause blemishes and break-outs the next.
At an early age, a light moisturizer may be called for -- but do not use heavy creams made for dry skin. Choose a product that is formulated for light skin care maintenance and does not block your pores.
A heavy moisturizer will probably wreak havoc and cause pimples. Try using a light moisturizer only once a day, before bedtime. Any more often than that is probably be overdoing it.
Brighten up Your Skin
First off, let's start with your skin. Beginning to take care of your complexion now serves to develop habits that will last a lifetime. Here are a few tips to help you in preparing your canvas: Always cleanse your skin to remove makeup and oils before going to sleep at night. Use daily gentle scrubs and try weekly purifying masks help keep pores clear and skin fresh. Teens don't need foundation - just dot on concealer to cover up any blemishes. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen - protect your looks for the future. Tinted bronzers add color without covering up your natural glow. Instead of baking in the sun use a bronzer to achieve that sun kissed look. Be sure to apply it where the sun would add its kiss - cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. Powder or mineral makeup offers a way to brighten the skin without heavy foundation. Blending is the key. After applying your powder and/or bronzer, go over the entire face with a foundation brush to smooth out your look.
Let your Eyes Shine
They say your eyes are the windows to your soul. Here are a few tips to achieve that bright-eyed look without overdoing it: Drinking water and eating right helps to keep your eyes clear and bright If you have problems with redness, over-the-counter eye drop can really brighten the whites of your eyes. Don't line the inside rim of your lower lash line - instead just use a pencil to create dots between the lashes, smudging gently for a more natural look.
Lining the outside upper rim of your eyes with a liquid liner will open them up. One of the most eye opening effects many women neglect is curling your eyelashes. Do this first, before applying any eye makeup To brighten the whites of your eyes, use a white eyeliner pencil on the inside rim of your lower lashes. To determine the proper shape and length eyebrow, hold a pencil vertically alongside your nose so the point touches your eyebrow. That is where your eyebrow should begin. Tweeze the stray hairs from the starting point across the nose. The end point is found by angling the pencil room the nose past the outer corner of your eye. Remove stray hairs beyond that spot, as well as from below your natural arch. Be careful when plucking your brows – over-plucked eyebrows look unnatural. An eyebrow pencil a shade or two lighter than your natural brows or a eyebrow powder used with a light hand can fill in sparse brows. Finish by using an eyebrow comb or a toothbrush to comb brows in the same direction for a finished look.
Perfectly Pouty Pouts
When just starting out, it's easy to be heavy handed when applying lipstick. Determining shades that are best for your coloring and won't turn an odd color when you apply them can offer another challenge in the world of lipstick. If you're still having a hard time deciding which color lipstick to choose, read some helpful tips provided by our beauty experts. Here are some help tips for obtaining the perfect pout without any doubt: Take care of your lips to keep them smooth. Apply a little lip balm to a toothbrush and gently brush the lips to remove any loose skin and prepare them for applying lip gloss. Lipstick can be heavy and can turn unexpected colors when applied to the lips – an easier solution is tinted lip gloss or sheer colors. Neutral colors look good on both cool and warm complexions. Many products include sunscreen which is a great way to keep your lips from becoming sunburned at the beach or pool. If you have lips that are on the thin side, lip plumpers are a great way to increase your pout. brands of lip gloss now have this built in along with color Keep it fun. Experiment with new flavors and darker shades for evening or special occasions, but choose your focus. Never try to play up both eyes and lips at the same time. Hire an Expert When it comes to makeup tips for teens there are many people who can help you learn to apply makeup that will be just right for you. Here are some ideas on where to go for additional expert advice: Invite some friends and head out to the local beauty college. Often these programs offer a day of beauty for a reduced price - you can pick up some expert tips from professionals at a reduced cost. Take along a digital camera and take pictures of everyone looking their best, so you can remember the looks you liked best.
Another place for a makeup lesson is your local department store. At different times throughout the year, the department store brands have special events where you can book an appointment with the makeup artist on staff. Many times these events coincide with an offer for a free gift, and some locations host special events offering makeup tips for teens.
If your local salon employs licensed estheticians, see about booking an appointment with one of these trained professionals. A licensed aesthetician is trained to help you learn the makeup techniques that will keep you looking your best by reviewing the many different colors and products to find the right formulations for your particular coloring and skin type. You can also book a one time appointment to achieve that special look for a first date or prom. Always keep in mind, makeup is meant to be fun. Have fun trying out these makeup tips for teens.
Pimples and Blemishes
Acne is a #1 skin care concern for teens. Keep your face and hair clean, wash your hands frequently, and keep them away from your face. There are many products available on the market today for acne prevention and cures, and they are much more effective than years ago.
Once you begin experiencing problems, take action to avoid lifetime scarring. You can go to the Blemishes Page to find out how to get rid of pimples, preventative maintenance and how to reduce the appearance of blemishes once they appear.
Make-up for Teenagers
Most teenage girls begin wearing light make-up around the ages of 12-13 as they become more aware of their appearance. As a teen, your make-up should look natural and enhance your facial features. Don't overdo it, this will only make you look silly. With a few simple, inexpensive products, you can play up your finest features -- and look great!
Keep your make-up light for school. You don't need to use make-up on every facial feature you have! Mix and match to find out what looks best on you.
For parties, you may want to add a little more make-up to enhance your features. Make sure you blend it in well with your fingers or a cosmetics brush and check it in bright light when you're finished.
Foundation
Foundation for teens is not necessary. While it can clog your pores, it will also look overdone. Skip the foundation and use a concealer on your blemishes only. Lightly dust on some loose powder over your entire face to even out your skin tone, control oil, and set the concealer.
Freckles
Don't try to hide your freckles. You may not appreciate them, but they are part of you. Exposure to sunlight makes freckles darker so avoiding the sun and using a sunscreen will keep them in check. As you get older, they can fade -- and then they won't be an issue.
Eye Make-up
You may not be interested in eye shadow until you're a little older. If so, that's great. When you do begin wearing it, keep it light and use any trendy metallics and sparkles sparingly. They can flake off into your eyes and cause irritation. Eye shadow does not have to match your eyes, however earth tones (tan, brown, gray) are very complimentary to blue, brown and hazel eyes.
When you begin using mascara, brown works best for both blondes and brunettes. Black is probably too harsh, especially in the daytime. If you think brown isn't dark enough, try brownish-black.
Waterproof mascara may be necessary for sports and outdoor activities in warm weather. It stays on longer and doesn't run -- but it's harder to take off. It's best to keep make-up to a minimum and you won't have to worry about undesired smearing.
If you're going to use an eyeliner, a pencil liner looks more natural than liquid liner. Learn to apply it with a steady hand for straight lines, and blot it with a tissue if you get it on too dark.
Blush
Liquid and stick blush are popular choices for teens because they glide on smoothly and blend in well. Pinks and peaches compliment almost any skin tone. Apply to the apple of your cheeks and blend outwards, towards your hairline.
Lips
For luscious lips, lip gloss does the trick. If you want to add some color to your lips for a nighttime look, try a lipstick in a sheer color. For extra shine, put the lip gloss on over your lipstick. Always have lip balm handy for chapped lips.
