make up for teens

[cstwwt]

Hi all, I'm thinking about taking my teen daughters to get a make up lesson....has anyone done this?? Any advice on a place......do they do this at the mall make up counters? Do we make an appointment?? Thanks for any tips!!! 15

 

[tinkerbelletreasure]

When my step daughter was 11 we took her to the mall to the Clinique counter and they gave her a "makeover" and taught her how to apply make up for free.

 

[DisneyMomma81]

YouTube is free and fantastic!

 

[Cara]

I took my daughter to the Clinique counter. They did a fabulous job of accentuating her beauty without making her makeup look overdone or too old. And their products are hypoallergenic, which can be important for a teen face.

 

[CammelleandBre]

Makeupgeek.com is wonderful. They even have tutorial videos that they can watch. Ans she always lists the products that she has used.

 

[HM]

My mother called a Mary Kay representative and had a little "party" at our house for a few teens years ago.

 

[rachelmarisa]

Any Avon/mark./Mary Kay/Arbonne/etc. lady would love to do this! Especially if she invites her friend for a spa party!

I also second the requests for YouTube gurus.. they are entertaining and informative. You can find makeup tutorials for all desired looks, price ranges, skin colour, and more!

I've never done a department store free makeover thing, but I do love Bobbi Brown products - especially 'cause I'm cruelty free

 

[Jill in Chicago]

I've seen a number of teens at the Clinique counter. What I love about Clinique is that if you don't like it for any reason you can get your money back. When you pick up makeup at Walgreens you can't do that, and you won't know what the colors will look like. So yep Clinique is pricey, but I love it!

 

[DisneyMomma81]

I've seen a number of teens at the Clinique counter. What I love about Clinique is that if you don't like it for any reason you can get your money back. When you pick up makeup at Walgreens you can't do that, and you won't know what the colors will look like. So yep Clinique is pricey, but I love it!

I'm pretty sure at Walgreens you can - definitely at Rite Aid - I was told when I recently purchased some makeup "Save your receipt ~ if it doesn't work you can return it."

 

[mrsklamc]

I've seen a number of teens at the Clinique counter. What I love about Clinique is that if you don't like it for any reason you can get your money back. When you pick up makeup at Walgreens you can't do that, and you won't know what the colors will look like. So yep Clinique is pricey, but I love it!

Yes you can.

 

[Lizzybean]

Ulta has reps from different product lines (I like smash box) but I would go with MAC. These aren't dept store salespeople but trained, professional makeup artists. I always go to MAC when I have a big event. They have their own locations and are also in Nordstrom and some Macy's I believe.

 

[jel0511]

I'd steer any teen away from Clinique. It's actually not hypoallergenic. If you read their literature, all it states is that it's allergy tested and 100% fragrance free. There is a big difference between the two. I have VERY sensitive skin, and had a horrible reaction to Clinique. My allergist said to me, "If she had a nickel for every person she saw with a face rash from Clinique, she could be retired and no longer practice anymore. Though she is thankful to their sort of false advertising, as it means more patients for her."

 

[kent285]

When my girls turned 13, I made appointments at Clinique counter. This was their birthday gift and they loved it. They don't use Clinique anymore (apparently a good thing from pp response), but it was a good first experience into the world of make-up. They use Mary Kay now (25 & 21). I like the idea of a MK party at home.

 

[pigletto]

My dd has taught herself everything about make up application and many hairstyles on Youtube. There are channels and followings for many of these girls who really know their stuff. And the beauty of it is they can watch it again and again until they get it down right. It's all she's ever needed and allows her to search out the styles and looks she likes, rather than be at the mercy of the person doing the free applications tastes.

 

[tikistitch]

I've had this done at a ton of department stores, and some of them charge for the lesson while others don't and it's just expected you buy the products they shove at you - the lesson/makeup put on you is part of the price you'll end up paying.

For a teen, I really suggest taking them into a Sephora, if you have one nearby. I've been in several locations and every time I go in with a question or need a tutorial, they're more than happy to do it for me, for free. If you go on a weekday, the odds are likely they'll be slow and bored and would love to spend all the time with you and your daughter that you need! I've spent two hours in the chair at Sephora being taught various techniques and given various samples. Some salespeople will push items on you, but they understand when you're up front and say that you're on a strict budget and your goal for the day is just getting some advice and help. I've gone into Sephoras before big occasions and the girls there have been more than happy and even excited to do a makeover for me and teach me how to replicate the look myself. Almost every time the girls have told me drugstore products I could buy that get a similar effect for a much cheaper price. Unfortunately, not all the girls working at Sephora are makeup artists. If I need the help of a trained, professional makeup artist I go into Dillard's or Nordstrom and hit up MAC. They also do a wonderful job, but the salespeople tend to be a bit more pushy about making a purchase. They offer a ton of free workshops/walk up assistance though.

 

[LockShockBarrel]

If you opt to go to a makeup counter at a department store, please be aware there's a certain expected etiquette. These people are more often than not working for commission. Most counters are more than willing to do a "free" makeover, but with the expectation that you'll buy SOMETHING from them. If you go with no intention of buying something and get your makeup done and just walk away, you're preventing that employee from helping other customers who would buy something thus earning that employee money. If you know you want a full makeup done, I would highly suggest making an appointment. It's helpful to the counter to plan breaks and lunches around that (so they don't have another counter covering when you might come in) or if you have your heart set on a particular employee, so you know they'll actually be there.

As for counters for teens, I suggest Clinique or MAC. Clinique has good skin care solutions (not for everyone though. Just because person A reacts to it doesn't mean person b will, and that goes for every product out there from every line) and they tend to shoot for a more natural look. MAC will have the brighter colors and stuff that may be more appealing to a teen who likes to stand out. Both are obviously going to be pricier than what you'd find at a drug or grocery store, but not so expensive as other lines like Estee Lauder or Lancome.

 

[eduk8r26]

Don't know if all MAC counters are the same, but out here in SoCal you now have to buy something in order to get a makeover. My daughter is a freelancer with them and she said they have recently changed their policy.

 

[momxx5]

My well knowledged 14 yr old make up guru learned all about makeup, all kinds, applications and actually does a great job doing make up.
She is self taught VIA the internet.

Youtube user names that DD have learned from:
Michelle Phan
Taliajoy18
makeupiscoolxx

I'll list more when I talk to her later. She has won some great makeup kits & brushes. She knows about all makeup, prices, value, etc.
During Prom last Spring she did a few of the girls and she did all the Color Guard makeup for the Band competitions. People are actually quite impressed with her talents.
When she sets her mind to something there is no stopping her,

 

[Fyrefly]

I had a color matching done at Bare Minerals. The lady there tried a few different shades on me until we figured out which one was best for my skin, then she walked me through the entire process of doing foundation/warmth/veil on one side of my face and then had me do the other side while she made sure I did it properly so it sunk in. We also did some blush.

I imagine you could get a little help with eyeshadows as well as there are samples out on the counter for them to get to. I found the session really helpful but as PPs have stated you probably ought to go in planning on buying some of the makeup otherwise you're just wasting their time.

 

[Lizzybean]

Don't know if all MAC counters are the same, but out here in SoCal you now have to buy something in order to get a makeover. My daughter is a freelancer with them and she said they have recently changed their policy.

This might be true but I'm not sure. I always book an appt and pay $50--I end up loving some product or another and buying it. Great thing about MAC is the recycle program! (Bring in so many empty lip glosses, eye shadows you get one free!)