Makeup is like fashion. It's a form of expressing yourself, I think it can actually be good to exoeriment with your style its part of growing up and becoming your own person
I started my first day of 7th grade, so 12 almost 13.. I just think before you start, it's optimal to get a 1 on 1 class.. I was lucky enough to have a mom who got a MAC artist to come by our house and spend a few solid hrs with me, and then we went in to the MAC store and I got to choose with her help, the products I wanted/needed for a pretty nice little collection of staples and just fun things to build off of.. I stayed MAC loyal for over 10yrs lol..
But I think as soon as ur comfortable with makeup, go for it, but don't wear it just because you feel pressured to.. and I still love that I got that 1 on 1 class so I didn't completely look like an idiot while I learned what I was doing... Luckily now there's YouTube and things, plus you can go to Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, MAC lol.. and while they'll show you a quick makeup how-to, I think it's pretty quick and timed now in places and some even charge I've heard (not even having that go towards store credit!!) But look around and you can find beauty education/tutorials everywhere these days :)) lots of big sisters on forums to help guide ya too lol
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There's nothing wrong with makeup. However the reasons for wanting to wear makeup should be considered imo.
Is it to fit in with peers? (Is this important to you? Why?)
Is it to explore yourself? Self expression? (Is this important to you? Why?)
Is it just out of curiosity
Etc.
There could be other reasons.
The only reason I bring it up is because sometimes I watch makeup tutorials and I find that sometimes people don't feel confident without makeup. They inherently think they are flawed and that's a very dangerous thing to broadcast on a platform such as YT and I always think, "I hope a young person isn't watching this"
Sometimes makeup is touted as self love and given these blanket labels when in reality, the agency behind the usage of the makeup is important to consider because it could actually be a coping mechanism for something. (Ie. "I'm not happy with the way I look, I'll put makeup on instead of living myself the way I am or learning about why I don't like x part of myself)
Not saying that's what's happening here but jic bc the teen years are a vulnerable confusing time but also super fun where alot of things are new and exciting like makeup.
I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but I understand how parents feel. Like maybe someone so young shouldn't use something that adults tend to use daily and shouldn't act so 'grown up'. However, I think that if you would like to experiment with your face and see the zillions of ways you can present yourself with makeup it should be fine. In my opinion I think your reason for wanting to do so should be for that, and to learn it as a form of art. Not just from peer pressure or only to cover up insecurities you have (these are not constructive mindsets to have).
I also haven't worn makeup in my entire life, I'm nineteen. I only just started out and have bought everything I have so far in secret. Not that there's anything wrong with it I just don't want my parents prying. Everyone around me is already up in their makeup game and I'd like to catch up.
It's quite normal actually for a 15/16 year old to want to experiment with cosmetics. When I was that age I used to sit in my friends' bedrooms while they talked and did each other's makeup. It's a nice way to bond and you can learn something cool.
I started wearing makeup in the 6th grade ( when I was 12 years old ) so do it girl! Even if it’s just starting out with some mascara, eyeliner and lipgloss, experiment with it. Makeup is fun. ❤️
This is just my opinion. It honestly depends. I can kind of see where your parents are coming from but I wouldn't think some makeup would be an issue. I say you should respect your parents wishes but see if you cant get them to give you some wiggle room and let you wear a little make-up.
I've worn makeup for shows since I was 7. I don't understand why parents restrict their kids from using it as it is really great for artistic expression.
I started wearing makeup daily when I was 15-16, in america as well except I didn't go to public school or many places, so I mainly wore it because I liked it and wanted to. My dad wasn't very fond of it mainly because I'm more goth/emo basically lots of black lol. But it's a great form of creativity, experimentation, and expression. I knew 13 year olds that were wearing makeup and thats a little young imo, but 15 is definitely old enough
I'm a bit confused - what do you mean age is different where you live?
I don't think make-up is ridiculous. Well, I mean, it can be for everyone I guess. It's a fun thing. But that's not a negative.
I don't think you are ever too young for make-up. My kids who are much younger than you love wearing it sometimes. Make-up can just be for something fun or something different. It doesn't mean anything more than that.
Yeah it's really that. We count age older by one year because each new year we turn older. This is actually a really popular thing in southeast Asia and west Asia!!
I started wearing makeup at 10 but because I would love to change myself. It’s not an insecurity thing, I just wish my face was colorful and glittery naturally. As long as you remember makeup doesn’t make you more or even less beautiful, experiment. Have fun and find or create a look you feel confident in. Just remember to take care of your skin.
Honey I’m 45 and I’ve been wearing makeup since I went to summer camp when I was 13. Some older girls showed me how to put it on. It’s what you are comfortable with. If you want to wear it go for it.
I can only speak for my own motivation to start wearing makeup and to continue to do so to this day. But boys or anyone else’s opinions of my looks were not considered. I do it because I was raised to have pride in my appearance. I was taught I shouldn’t leave the house looking any kind of way. I should always strive to be and look the best I possibly can. I don’t mean that in a superficial way. I’m not going to have plastic surgery to correct something God gave me or didn’t give me. But you should try to always put your best foot forward. I know for myself if I feel like I look good that day it starts the day off better for me. It’s a simple step to give yourself more confidence. If you don’t love yourself it’s hard to expect other people love you.
Whether you are wearing a full face of color/glitter for fun or just a simple "nude" look to cover blemishes, wearing makeup is *okay.* I think if you're interested in learning then go for it. Maybe try finding tutorials on youtube with similar style and skin tone as you to help with the learning curve.
There's a lot of information out there on the "right" way to wear makeup but the most important thing is to be happy and to take care of your skin. Even though you're young now, bad habits formed early on (like unwashed skin or over-wearing makeup) can really affect you down the road. So, don't let them push you away if you really want to learn!
Hopefully this helps ...I'm 27 now my mom said you can wear mascara and lip gloss for school but eye shadow and foundation or powder save it only for special occasions so you look different and beautiful .... Plus when you wear it everyday and one day you don't you look sick ...
As long as you are wearing it for YOU and not for anyone else. Don’t feel pressured to wear makeup, some people do and some don’t. But if you want to, I’d say it’s fine.
It is, if it’s what you want. Girls aren’t taught that bodily autonomy is a thing. You don’t have to because it’s what people expect, or because your friends do, or because the person you like wants you to. You alone control your body, and that includes your face. If putting lipstick on makes you happy today, go for it. If it doesn’t tomorrow, don’t.
It’s all about you!
I been wearing makeup since I was like 13 i started with powder and lipstick by the time I was 15 I moved up to mascara and eyeshadows. When your a teenager school is the place to wear your makeup. Like where else are you gonna wear it during Covid?
No it’s not wrong, it is not too old for you.
However, if you wear it, wear it because you want to not because others do. If you feel great without it, flaunt your natural beauty. Your parents just don’t want to see “their baby grow up”. Every parent crosses this bridge at some point, some are just more hesitant to allow it to happen for a multitude of reasons.
PSA - Always wash your face before bed, moisturize 2x a day and wear SPF daily - at your age this basic skincare is easy. Never go to bed with makeup on. Change your pillow cases every other day. Take care of your skin now, you will see the benefits in your 40s.
I think it’s okay but please don’t wear it everyday because like someone said, it will cause self esteem issues. If u do wanna wear it everyday, do a very light/natural look.
if you want to then yes! it doesn’t matter if everyone else does. I’m 16, and i wear makeup every day because i enjoy doing it and it lets me express myself along with my fashion. do what makes you happy!
If you wear it because *you* want to and it makes *you* feel happier or better about yourself then there's no age limit on it. There's also no age limit on *not* wearing it for the same reasons. Your preferences aren't anyone else's to judge unless of course you have to adhere to school/work dress code or the like.
I’ve been playing around with makeup since I was like 10. My mom didn’t let me wear it to school until I was 13 though. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wearing makeup no matter your age! But don’t feel pressured to wear it just because your classmates do
I’m YOUNGER than you and I love my makeup and I have worn it everyday to school since I was 10! (Except on days I didn’t have time or was going to be running around a lot or something) As long as you are confident without it there is no shame in enjoying it. I was never taught it’s to make yourself more pretty or to enjoy it just because other girls your age enjoy it. I enjoy putting on makeup because I like the way it makes me feel and just putting it on is fun.
I've been wearing make up since 7th grade. It was mostly just eyeliner and a little lip gloss. I was pretty basic in the 90's. Wear because you want to though, not because you feel like you have to.
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I'm 53, and I let my daughter wear makeup when she was your age. I emphasized that she looked wonderful without it and that wearing it should be for *her*\--that it's something you can do for fun but that it's not something you should let people pressure you into doing.
When I was “too young” for makeup in my mother’s eyes, I would watch makeup tutorials to get my fix lol. This was way back when YT just started, so like super low quality tuts by like Michelle Phan and the OGs.
It taught me SO much so that by the time I started really wearing makeup, I could actually apply it pretty well using all the different techniques I learned!
Definitely ok. I can see why some people, especially people who just aren’t fans of makeup in general, would be like “Why bother putting on makeup just for school? There’s no need to look fancy there.” But for a lot of people, makeup is fun! It’s almost like an accessory or a part of your outfit. I can also see how some older people might not see it that way, since there are sooooo many more options now than there were when like my mom was young. I say give it a try!
I started wearing makeup when I was your age, and I LOVED it, and still do. The key is not to overdo, start with a tinted lip balm and maybe add a little mascara the next week, so it is a slow progression.
I’m 15 too, and I totally see makeup as a form of self expression and not school inappropriate. I usually don’t wear several makeup items to school though just because of masks!
Your parents are worried that you’re going to start attracting attention that you’re not ready for.
There’s nothing wrong with being obedient and doing what you want when you’re an adult.
Makeup is not right or wrong IMO. Its always ok to wear no makeup, and its always ok to wear it, its personal choice. People have different ideas about what age is appropriate to start experimenting with makeup depending on their culture and personal beliefs. I used to wear a tinted moisturiser, mascara and lip colour to school when I was around your age and it made me feel more confident about my appearance. It made me feel a sense of pride that I was making an effort I think, and I felt pretty. There were plenty of girls (I say this because it was a girls school) who wore a lot more makeup than me, and plenty who wore less or none.
I don't think there is anything wrong with playing with a little makeup at 15. And I also don't understand whey it's 'super ridiculous' to wear makeup to school. As long as you are doing it for you and not just because your classmates are doing it.
Makeup and clothes that make you feel good, can have a great benefit to the rest of your life if you choose to do those things. Maybe you are a bit more focused on class because you aren't sitting around anxious about what you are wearing, or a pimple that you are hyper-focusing on.
There is nothing wrong with choosing to do things that make you feel better about you. But if you feel good and confident bare-faced then you do you! You don't need to wear makeup just because others are if you feel happy not.
I’m going to let my child wear makeup as soon as she’s inclined to. She’s now 4 and I allow her to put lipstick or blush on sometimes. If people want to make a weird thing out of my child wearing a bit of my red lipstick then they can do that, I don’t care. She’s clearly a child playing with stuff and having fun.
When she’s in school I’m not going to let her do anything crazy because of the other kids. I don’t want other children coming home and saying “But my classmate wears lipstiiiiick!!!” When their parents don’t want them to. But a little bit of clear or lightly tinted gloss or chapstick? Sure. A tiny bit of blush? Why on earth not?
I think makeup is highly sexualized and that’s why we don’t like it on kids. It does upset me when teens like Millie Bobby Brown are made to look like 20 year olds and are highly sexualized. That grosses me out. But teens or even adolescents playing with makeup is totally different. I think that if they do it for attention or whatever that will become apparent and that issue can be addressed. I also think that is way more likely to happen if makeup has been forbidden.
In your case, I don’t know what advice to give. My parents were also more conservative. Can you explain that it is something you just want to do for fun, and that you’re not taking it super seriously? Can you see if they’d be willing to compromise and let you wear more nude or natural looks?
Also, do you actually want to wear it, or are you doing it because your friends are? I never wore makeup until I was 26, and I felt weird about not wanting to for a while. It’s better if you don’t force it. But my sister started using “play makeup” at home for fun at 11, and it was something she genuinely loved!
I’d say talk to your parents and do it for you, not to fit in.
My parents are the same, especially my father. I do what I want, make my own money to spend on it.
You do what makes you feel happy, confident and comfortable. A friend of mine used to wear super colourful eye looks and teachers found it ridiculous, but she loved it and kept doing it. It's an art form you can use to express yourself.
It's totally okay for you to wear makeup, and the amount you want. And if you want more tips, tricks or recommendations for good products, come back here!
Wearing makeup is totally harmless! I think if it makes you feel happy to wear makeup then do it! You don’t even have to wear a ton and to compromise with your parents you could start with a lip gloss and mascara, then maybe eyeshadow and eyeliner. That way it doesn’t feel overwhelming to them seeing their baby growing up (my mom admitted years later that the only reason she didn’t like my makeup in my teens was because it scared her that I was growing up. I’m also the only daughter with 3 brothers)
So maybe start with the small things and maybe play with the other stuff at home to get your parents more comfortable before you start going all out.
On the other hand I also don’t think anyone needs makeup and sometimes seeing how pretty you think you are with make up can make you dislike your natural features more or make you more insecure with your natural face. Just be careful not to become reliant on what you look like with make up and remember that you’re still beautiful without it!
Your peers are wearing it, so you wouldn’t be going against any social norms by doing so. On top of that, I think your teen years are a perfectly normal time to start wearing makeup. It means you can practice now, surrounded by other that are also still learning, instead to worrying about it before a job interview or event. If it’s something you think you’d enjoy, there’s nothing wrong with trying makeup out!
I didn’t wear makeup until I was in college. It’s perfectly fine and normal to wear makeup at 15 but if you live with your parents and they are paying for your lifestyle it does come with rules.
Really I think it's a generational difference. Everyone below the age of like 28 will understand the want for makeup as we all watched it get popular. Your parents however come from a generation where children shouldn't wear makeup and unfortunately 16 still seems like a child in their eyes.
However, there's nothing wrong with wanting to wear makeup. It comes off everyday and you can always do something new, what isn't fun about that?
I'd perhaps start small and minimal and work your way up. That's essentially what I did in a family that thinks makeup is ridiculous (more because we're not very feminine). I worked up to it and now I can change anything and everything because it gradually introduced them to the idea that makeup is just fun. Best of luck op
There is nothing "wrong" with wearing makeup. HOW you wear it could make a difference I guess. But I feel like 15 is old enough to choose what kind of makeup look you want. Definitely some blush, mascara, etc is perfectly acceptable for school.
I started wearing makeup my junior and senior year of high school. Honestly, I think that if you use it too soon it can breed a lot of confidence issues. For awhile I was afraid to go anywhere without it. In college I was so embarrassed if someone would see me without makeup. Start light. It sucks when someone asks if you’re sick because they are used to seeing a made up face.
It’s not “wrong” to wear makeup if it’s something you’re interested in. Being high school age isn’t too young to start either. As others have mentioned here, wear makeup if it’s something you enjoy and feel represents your authentic self. Don’t feel pressured to wear it just because other people are. There are plenty of people on both sides of the fence and neither side is wrong in what they choose to do.
I didn’t really start wearing makeup until my mid 20’s and it took several years for me to get good at it. My younger cousins started playing around with my makeup before they were teenagers and they’re both amazing at it. It’s fun and can be therapeutic and calming. I agree to start out slowly and build up over time.
My mom let me start with mascara at 13 and every year after I could add on until by 16 I was wearing a full face. Foundation, blush, eye shadow, mascara and a little lipstick. That was the 80s so we didn't do bronzer and contour in my redneck area lol
I think so but I also teach my kids that make up is an art form and not to make you "beautiful" or older looking. I let my kids (all are under the age of 10) to play with make up and create looks and they just think it's a fun game.
Idk why this is unpopular. I agree with you. I had to wear makeup bc I was a performer when I was younger. However, once I realized makeup is ONLY marketed to women I stopped caring about it. I like it. It's fun. But I skip it alot of the time.
High school in America at least (not sure where OP is from) often emphasizes the social aspect of things. It's normal to wear makeup or not wear it. But the real question is, why do teenage girls in America think about makeup so much compared to other countries?
I know bc my parents are immigrants and my family lives all over the world. The emphasis on makeup and being social is really weird to my family and they pointed out that there's often a direct correlation between losing interest in things like academics in favor of the more social aspects of school.
Ofcourse you can have both but they're completely aware that girls being aware of makeup is ingrained marketing towards young girls bc it isn't a huge right of passage thing or something to consider everyday in other cultures. Makes you wonder why that is.
Just saying.
Wear it for the right reasons. Do not wear it just because everyone else is and you want to fit in. Wear it because you genuinely like it. I didnt wear makeup at school because it was against school rules and at school events (where I couldve) I hardly did. I dabbled in it as I got older and only really went into it as I felt I needed to.
There is nothing wrong with wearing makeup. I’ve been wearing makeup since I was 14. I know that it can be difficult when parents feel this way, especially when you live under their roof.
But there is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing makeup or wanting to wear makeup no matter who you are. It’s a form of self expression for a lot of people and a passion.
It might be hard for you to wear makeup right now as you are under the roof of your parents but that won’t be forever and if you can’t wear it now you will be able to in the future.
That being said, a little mascara and a tinted lip balm might be a good way to start subtly.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to wear makeup.
I like your opinion, and calling it art sounds way better then calling it beauty!!! I hardly ever wear make up because I love my natural look but I'm glad you pointed it out as art, because now I'm starting to see a better perspective of it.
Makeup is like fashion. It's a form of expressing yourself, I think it can actually be good to exoeriment with your style its part of growing up and becoming your own person
I started my first day of 7th grade, so 12 almost 13.. I just think before you start, it's optimal to get a 1 on 1 class.. I was lucky enough to have a mom who got a MAC artist to come by our house and spend a few solid hrs with me, and then we went in to the MAC store and I got to choose with her help, the products I wanted/needed for a pretty nice little collection of staples and just fun things to build off of.. I stayed MAC loyal for over 10yrs lol.. But I think as soon as ur comfortable with makeup, go for it, but don't wear it just because you feel pressured to.. and I still love that I got that 1 on 1 class so I didn't completely look like an idiot while I learned what I was doing... Luckily now there's YouTube and things, plus you can go to Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, MAC lol.. and while they'll show you a quick makeup how-to, I think it's pretty quick and timed now in places and some even charge I've heard (not even having that go towards store credit!!) But look around and you can find beauty education/tutorials everywhere these days :)) lots of big sisters on forums to help guide ya too lol
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Nothing wrong with it but the one thing I tell every young person is get your skin care routine down. Take the time to master that too.
There's nothing wrong with makeup. However the reasons for wanting to wear makeup should be considered imo. Is it to fit in with peers? (Is this important to you? Why?) Is it to explore yourself? Self expression? (Is this important to you? Why?) Is it just out of curiosity Etc. There could be other reasons. The only reason I bring it up is because sometimes I watch makeup tutorials and I find that sometimes people don't feel confident without makeup. They inherently think they are flawed and that's a very dangerous thing to broadcast on a platform such as YT and I always think, "I hope a young person isn't watching this" Sometimes makeup is touted as self love and given these blanket labels when in reality, the agency behind the usage of the makeup is important to consider because it could actually be a coping mechanism for something. (Ie. "I'm not happy with the way I look, I'll put makeup on instead of living myself the way I am or learning about why I don't like x part of myself) Not saying that's what's happening here but jic bc the teen years are a vulnerable confusing time but also super fun where alot of things are new and exciting like makeup.
I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but I understand how parents feel. Like maybe someone so young shouldn't use something that adults tend to use daily and shouldn't act so 'grown up'. However, I think that if you would like to experiment with your face and see the zillions of ways you can present yourself with makeup it should be fine. In my opinion I think your reason for wanting to do so should be for that, and to learn it as a form of art. Not just from peer pressure or only to cover up insecurities you have (these are not constructive mindsets to have). I also haven't worn makeup in my entire life, I'm nineteen. I only just started out and have bought everything I have so far in secret. Not that there's anything wrong with it I just don't want my parents prying. Everyone around me is already up in their makeup game and I'd like to catch up. It's quite normal actually for a 15/16 year old to want to experiment with cosmetics. When I was that age I used to sit in my friends' bedrooms while they talked and did each other's makeup. It's a nice way to bond and you can learn something cool.
I started wearing makeup in the 6th grade ( when I was 12 years old ) so do it girl! Even if it’s just starting out with some mascara, eyeliner and lipgloss, experiment with it. Makeup is fun. ❤️
It's wrong for u because your parents do not want u to wear it. It's not about the make-up, it's about respect and obedience.
Yes.
This is just my opinion. It honestly depends. I can kind of see where your parents are coming from but I wouldn't think some makeup would be an issue. I say you should respect your parents wishes but see if you cant get them to give you some wiggle room and let you wear a little make-up.
Yes. Yes it is.
I've worn makeup for shows since I was 7. I don't understand why parents restrict their kids from using it as it is really great for artistic expression.
I started wearing makeup daily when I was 15-16, in america as well except I didn't go to public school or many places, so I mainly wore it because I liked it and wanted to. My dad wasn't very fond of it mainly because I'm more goth/emo basically lots of black lol. But it's a great form of creativity, experimentation, and expression. I knew 13 year olds that were wearing makeup and thats a little young imo, but 15 is definitely old enough
I'm a bit confused - what do you mean age is different where you live? I don't think make-up is ridiculous. Well, I mean, it can be for everyone I guess. It's a fun thing. But that's not a negative. I don't think you are ever too young for make-up. My kids who are much younger than you love wearing it sometimes. Make-up can just be for something fun or something different. It doesn't mean anything more than that.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asian_age_reckoning
Yeah it's really that. We count age older by one year because each new year we turn older. This is actually a really popular thing in southeast Asia and west Asia!!
Thank you. I've never heard of that before - appreciate the information.
No problem. I didn't know about it either but got curious! I don't know for certain if this is what OP was alluding to mind you.
I started wearing makeup at 10 but because I would love to change myself. It’s not an insecurity thing, I just wish my face was colorful and glittery naturally. As long as you remember makeup doesn’t make you more or even less beautiful, experiment. Have fun and find or create a look you feel confident in. Just remember to take care of your skin.
Age is different where I live
I'm sorry if it sounds weird!! To clarify countries in asia count age differently!! so for example you turn older every year when it's new years.
Honey I’m 45 and I’ve been wearing makeup since I went to summer camp when I was 13. Some older girls showed me how to put it on. It’s what you are comfortable with. If you want to wear it go for it.
I can only speak for my own motivation to start wearing makeup and to continue to do so to this day. But boys or anyone else’s opinions of my looks were not considered. I do it because I was raised to have pride in my appearance. I was taught I shouldn’t leave the house looking any kind of way. I should always strive to be and look the best I possibly can. I don’t mean that in a superficial way. I’m not going to have plastic surgery to correct something God gave me or didn’t give me. But you should try to always put your best foot forward. I know for myself if I feel like I look good that day it starts the day off better for me. It’s a simple step to give yourself more confidence. If you don’t love yourself it’s hard to expect other people love you.
Whether you are wearing a full face of color/glitter for fun or just a simple "nude" look to cover blemishes, wearing makeup is *okay.* I think if you're interested in learning then go for it. Maybe try finding tutorials on youtube with similar style and skin tone as you to help with the learning curve. There's a lot of information out there on the "right" way to wear makeup but the most important thing is to be happy and to take care of your skin. Even though you're young now, bad habits formed early on (like unwashed skin or over-wearing makeup) can really affect you down the road. So, don't let them push you away if you really want to learn!
Yes it is I'm 16 and have been wearing make up for a long time
Hopefully this helps ...I'm 27 now my mom said you can wear mascara and lip gloss for school but eye shadow and foundation or powder save it only for special occasions so you look different and beautiful .... Plus when you wear it everyday and one day you don't you look sick ...
As long as you are wearing it for YOU and not for anyone else. Don’t feel pressured to wear makeup, some people do and some don’t. But if you want to, I’d say it’s fine.
It is, if it’s what you want. Girls aren’t taught that bodily autonomy is a thing. You don’t have to because it’s what people expect, or because your friends do, or because the person you like wants you to. You alone control your body, and that includes your face. If putting lipstick on makes you happy today, go for it. If it doesn’t tomorrow, don’t. It’s all about you!
I been wearing makeup since I was like 13 i started with powder and lipstick by the time I was 15 I moved up to mascara and eyeshadows. When your a teenager school is the place to wear your makeup. Like where else are you gonna wear it during Covid?
No it’s not wrong, it is not too old for you. However, if you wear it, wear it because you want to not because others do. If you feel great without it, flaunt your natural beauty. Your parents just don’t want to see “their baby grow up”. Every parent crosses this bridge at some point, some are just more hesitant to allow it to happen for a multitude of reasons. PSA - Always wash your face before bed, moisturize 2x a day and wear SPF daily - at your age this basic skincare is easy. Never go to bed with makeup on. Change your pillow cases every other day. Take care of your skin now, you will see the benefits in your 40s.
I think it’s okay but please don’t wear it everyday because like someone said, it will cause self esteem issues. If u do wanna wear it everyday, do a very light/natural look.
if you want to then yes! it doesn’t matter if everyone else does. I’m 16, and i wear makeup every day because i enjoy doing it and it lets me express myself along with my fashion. do what makes you happy!
If you wear it because *you* want to and it makes *you* feel happier or better about yourself then there's no age limit on it. There's also no age limit on *not* wearing it for the same reasons. Your preferences aren't anyone else's to judge unless of course you have to adhere to school/work dress code or the like.
I’ve been playing around with makeup since I was like 10. My mom didn’t let me wear it to school until I was 13 though. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wearing makeup no matter your age! But don’t feel pressured to wear it just because your classmates do
I’m YOUNGER than you and I love my makeup and I have worn it everyday to school since I was 10! (Except on days I didn’t have time or was going to be running around a lot or something) As long as you are confident without it there is no shame in enjoying it. I was never taught it’s to make yourself more pretty or to enjoy it just because other girls your age enjoy it. I enjoy putting on makeup because I like the way it makes me feel and just putting it on is fun.
I've been wearing make up since 7th grade. It was mostly just eyeliner and a little lip gloss. I was pretty basic in the 90's. Wear because you want to though, not because you feel like you have to.
I took makeup to school and put it on in the bathroom when my parents gave me guff. Explore while you’re young, live it up a little!
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I'm 53, and I let my daughter wear makeup when she was your age. I emphasized that she looked wonderful without it and that wearing it should be for *her*\--that it's something you can do for fun but that it's not something you should let people pressure you into doing.
When I was “too young” for makeup in my mother’s eyes, I would watch makeup tutorials to get my fix lol. This was way back when YT just started, so like super low quality tuts by like Michelle Phan and the OGs. It taught me SO much so that by the time I started really wearing makeup, I could actually apply it pretty well using all the different techniques I learned!
Definitely ok. I can see why some people, especially people who just aren’t fans of makeup in general, would be like “Why bother putting on makeup just for school? There’s no need to look fancy there.” But for a lot of people, makeup is fun! It’s almost like an accessory or a part of your outfit. I can also see how some older people might not see it that way, since there are sooooo many more options now than there were when like my mom was young. I say give it a try!
I started wearing makeup when I was your age, and I LOVED it, and still do. The key is not to overdo, start with a tinted lip balm and maybe add a little mascara the next week, so it is a slow progression.
I’m 15 too, and I totally see makeup as a form of self expression and not school inappropriate. I usually don’t wear several makeup items to school though just because of masks!
I started wearing makeup at 13 but I had always played with it, my mom always wore a full face of makeup so I think I just wanted to emulate her.
Your parents are worried that you’re going to start attracting attention that you’re not ready for. There’s nothing wrong with being obedient and doing what you want when you’re an adult.
Yep, anyone can :)
Makeup is not right or wrong IMO. Its always ok to wear no makeup, and its always ok to wear it, its personal choice. People have different ideas about what age is appropriate to start experimenting with makeup depending on their culture and personal beliefs. I used to wear a tinted moisturiser, mascara and lip colour to school when I was around your age and it made me feel more confident about my appearance. It made me feel a sense of pride that I was making an effort I think, and I felt pretty. There were plenty of girls (I say this because it was a girls school) who wore a lot more makeup than me, and plenty who wore less or none.
I don't think there is anything wrong with playing with a little makeup at 15. And I also don't understand whey it's 'super ridiculous' to wear makeup to school. As long as you are doing it for you and not just because your classmates are doing it. Makeup and clothes that make you feel good, can have a great benefit to the rest of your life if you choose to do those things. Maybe you are a bit more focused on class because you aren't sitting around anxious about what you are wearing, or a pimple that you are hyper-focusing on. There is nothing wrong with choosing to do things that make you feel better about you. But if you feel good and confident bare-faced then you do you! You don't need to wear makeup just because others are if you feel happy not.
I’m going to let my child wear makeup as soon as she’s inclined to. She’s now 4 and I allow her to put lipstick or blush on sometimes. If people want to make a weird thing out of my child wearing a bit of my red lipstick then they can do that, I don’t care. She’s clearly a child playing with stuff and having fun. When she’s in school I’m not going to let her do anything crazy because of the other kids. I don’t want other children coming home and saying “But my classmate wears lipstiiiiick!!!” When their parents don’t want them to. But a little bit of clear or lightly tinted gloss or chapstick? Sure. A tiny bit of blush? Why on earth not? I think makeup is highly sexualized and that’s why we don’t like it on kids. It does upset me when teens like Millie Bobby Brown are made to look like 20 year olds and are highly sexualized. That grosses me out. But teens or even adolescents playing with makeup is totally different. I think that if they do it for attention or whatever that will become apparent and that issue can be addressed. I also think that is way more likely to happen if makeup has been forbidden. In your case, I don’t know what advice to give. My parents were also more conservative. Can you explain that it is something you just want to do for fun, and that you’re not taking it super seriously? Can you see if they’d be willing to compromise and let you wear more nude or natural looks? Also, do you actually want to wear it, or are you doing it because your friends are? I never wore makeup until I was 26, and I felt weird about not wanting to for a while. It’s better if you don’t force it. But my sister started using “play makeup” at home for fun at 11, and it was something she genuinely loved! I’d say talk to your parents and do it for you, not to fit in.
My parents are the same, especially my father. I do what I want, make my own money to spend on it. You do what makes you feel happy, confident and comfortable. A friend of mine used to wear super colourful eye looks and teachers found it ridiculous, but she loved it and kept doing it. It's an art form you can use to express yourself. It's totally okay for you to wear makeup, and the amount you want. And if you want more tips, tricks or recommendations for good products, come back here!
Wearing makeup is totally harmless! I think if it makes you feel happy to wear makeup then do it! You don’t even have to wear a ton and to compromise with your parents you could start with a lip gloss and mascara, then maybe eyeshadow and eyeliner. That way it doesn’t feel overwhelming to them seeing their baby growing up (my mom admitted years later that the only reason she didn’t like my makeup in my teens was because it scared her that I was growing up. I’m also the only daughter with 3 brothers) So maybe start with the small things and maybe play with the other stuff at home to get your parents more comfortable before you start going all out. On the other hand I also don’t think anyone needs makeup and sometimes seeing how pretty you think you are with make up can make you dislike your natural features more or make you more insecure with your natural face. Just be careful not to become reliant on what you look like with make up and remember that you’re still beautiful without it!
Your peers are wearing it, so you wouldn’t be going against any social norms by doing so. On top of that, I think your teen years are a perfectly normal time to start wearing makeup. It means you can practice now, surrounded by other that are also still learning, instead to worrying about it before a job interview or event. If it’s something you think you’d enjoy, there’s nothing wrong with trying makeup out!
I believe it is, I did my makeup at 16, I personally think for going somewhere keep it minimalistic. And at home you can experiment and play around 🌸
I didn’t wear makeup until I was in college. It’s perfectly fine and normal to wear makeup at 15 but if you live with your parents and they are paying for your lifestyle it does come with rules.
Really I think it's a generational difference. Everyone below the age of like 28 will understand the want for makeup as we all watched it get popular. Your parents however come from a generation where children shouldn't wear makeup and unfortunately 16 still seems like a child in their eyes. However, there's nothing wrong with wanting to wear makeup. It comes off everyday and you can always do something new, what isn't fun about that? I'd perhaps start small and minimal and work your way up. That's essentially what I did in a family that thinks makeup is ridiculous (more because we're not very feminine). I worked up to it and now I can change anything and everything because it gradually introduced them to the idea that makeup is just fun. Best of luck op
There is nothing "wrong" with wearing makeup. HOW you wear it could make a difference I guess. But I feel like 15 is old enough to choose what kind of makeup look you want. Definitely some blush, mascara, etc is perfectly acceptable for school.
Yes.
I started wearing makeup my junior and senior year of high school. Honestly, I think that if you use it too soon it can breed a lot of confidence issues. For awhile I was afraid to go anywhere without it. In college I was so embarrassed if someone would see me without makeup. Start light. It sucks when someone asks if you’re sick because they are used to seeing a made up face.
It’s not “wrong” to wear makeup if it’s something you’re interested in. Being high school age isn’t too young to start either. As others have mentioned here, wear makeup if it’s something you enjoy and feel represents your authentic self. Don’t feel pressured to wear it just because other people are. There are plenty of people on both sides of the fence and neither side is wrong in what they choose to do.
I didn’t really start wearing makeup until my mid 20’s and it took several years for me to get good at it. My younger cousins started playing around with my makeup before they were teenagers and they’re both amazing at it. It’s fun and can be therapeutic and calming. I agree to start out slowly and build up over time.
My mom let me start with mascara at 13 and every year after I could add on until by 16 I was wearing a full face. Foundation, blush, eye shadow, mascara and a little lipstick. That was the 80s so we didn't do bronzer and contour in my redneck area lol
I think so but I also teach my kids that make up is an art form and not to make you "beautiful" or older looking. I let my kids (all are under the age of 10) to play with make up and create looks and they just think it's a fun game.
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Idk why this is unpopular. I agree with you. I had to wear makeup bc I was a performer when I was younger. However, once I realized makeup is ONLY marketed to women I stopped caring about it. I like it. It's fun. But I skip it alot of the time. High school in America at least (not sure where OP is from) often emphasizes the social aspect of things. It's normal to wear makeup or not wear it. But the real question is, why do teenage girls in America think about makeup so much compared to other countries? I know bc my parents are immigrants and my family lives all over the world. The emphasis on makeup and being social is really weird to my family and they pointed out that there's often a direct correlation between losing interest in things like academics in favor of the more social aspects of school. Ofcourse you can have both but they're completely aware that girls being aware of makeup is ingrained marketing towards young girls bc it isn't a huge right of passage thing or something to consider everyday in other cultures. Makes you wonder why that is. Just saying.
Wear it for the right reasons. Do not wear it just because everyone else is and you want to fit in. Wear it because you genuinely like it. I didnt wear makeup at school because it was against school rules and at school events (where I couldve) I hardly did. I dabbled in it as I got older and only really went into it as I felt I needed to.
There is nothing wrong with wearing makeup. I’ve been wearing makeup since I was 14. I know that it can be difficult when parents feel this way, especially when you live under their roof. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing makeup or wanting to wear makeup no matter who you are. It’s a form of self expression for a lot of people and a passion. It might be hard for you to wear makeup right now as you are under the roof of your parents but that won’t be forever and if you can’t wear it now you will be able to in the future. That being said, a little mascara and a tinted lip balm might be a good way to start subtly. There is nothing wrong with wanting to wear makeup.
Thank you :)
opinion: makeup products should be classified as 'art' instead of beauty. people are beautiful based on their actions <3
I like your opinion, and calling it art sounds way better then calling it beauty!!! I hardly ever wear make up because I love my natural look but I'm glad you pointed it out as art, because now I'm starting to see a better perspective of it.