How to Apply Tween Makeup

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Last Updated: February 7, 2025

This is a simple how-to on applying tween makeup. Keeping it light, natural and soft are the keys to good makeup.

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Opting for a Basic and a Quick Style

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Obtain the cosmetics. This includes mascara, a subtle eyeshadow that matches the color of your skin, lip gloss, BB cream, concealer and blush or bronzer. You can choose either lip gloss or lipstick, but please avoid using both. Keep in mind that lipstick lasts much longer and looks more sophisticated and subtle, while lip gloss is more moisturizing, but does not last as long. However, lip gloss is easier to slather on at school, whereas a compact mirror is often required for applying lipstick.
- Use eyeliner if your eyes are smaller because eyeliners make the eye look slightly bigger apart from enhancing its beauty.
- Remember that less is always more. When buying makeup for a tween, you could introduce products without color pigment, but that still feel like makeup.^{[1]
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This is the light sparkly brown, light pink, light purple, so basically pastels, lip gloss and, if you need it, foundation.

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After that, add some taupe or brown on top of it.
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Lip liner is a nice touch, but you do not need it.

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Preparing Your Face

This is an obvious thing to do, but many people cake on makeup without removing old makeup or clearing their face. Use an exfoliating cleanser for your specific skin type if you like.
Clean up or shape eyebrows and clean your upper lips. For a less painful experience, get a tube of kids' baby teething pain reliever from Orajel. Apply it to the area that you want to pluck, and pluck away the tiny hairs.
You don't need to have stray locks stuck in your makeup. You can style it after applying makeup if you wish.

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Applying Makeup

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Apply primer that suits your skin tone. Read the article How to determine skin tone for more information. You could wear BB cream if you need more coverage.
- Use gel based or liquid foundation for dry skin.
- Use oil free foundation or powder based one for oily skin.
- Opt for gel based or experiment with the types for mixed skin type.
Blend it into the area.
Do not use too much because it may not look natural. A popular style is to add a wing to the eyeliner. If you want a more natural look, only line along the lash line.
Be careful to apply only to the lashes. You can place a card behind your lashes to avoid getting it on your eyelid or crease. Move the wand slowly outward to avoid clumping.
To have soft, natural-looking lips, use lip balm. If you want a rosy bit of color, use a tinted lip balm.
This is optional, but lip gloss is simple and not too dramatic.

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How do you apply makeup for a natural look?

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Play around with clear or low-pigment makeup products like clear brow gel, clear lip gloss, and low-pigment highlighter.

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I'm 12, almost 13, and I was wondering if I could do a small wing of eyeliner on the weekends?

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Yes, I think that's totally fine for someone your age, but you should make sure your parents don't mind, especially if they're strict.

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Is it safe to use blush?

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Yes, it is perfectly safe to use blush.

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If you're washing off mascara and eyeliner, then you use oil. Oil helps it not to smear and come off clean.

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When applying mascara, remember to blink into it!

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If you want a more natural look, just use a bit of foundation, concealer, mascara and lip gloss.

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Make sure your tweezers are clean to avoid a skin infection.

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Remember to take off your makeup before going to bed so as to not damage your skin. You can use makeup wipes for this.

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Avoid unnatural makeup colors that are too dramatic for everyday use.

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Make sure it's okay with your parents before you try this.

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Eyeshadow
Lipstick
Mascara
Foundation
Blush
Concealer
BB cream

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Opting for a Basic and a Quick Style

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