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Home › Articles › Beauty & Wellness › Beauty Basics

Beauty Basics

Give Your Teen a Lesson in Looking Good

By Jacqueline Rupp

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  • Don't forget to moisturize first!
  • "Foundation should be tested on the jaw line," says Kurland.
  • Try new types of foundations, including light creams, which don't appear so heavy, and foundations with sunblock built in.
  • Always remember less is best, and always blend foundation downward, because blending upward raises fine hairs," says Kurland.
  • For many teens, Kurland says that a spot concealer rather than an entire layer of foundation is all that is necessary. It will help to remove dark circles under the eyes and hide any blemishes.
  • Always use too little blush! "Be very subtle; use blush only to accent the natural contours of the cheek and accentuate the eyes," says Kurland. Many teens think that blush is used to color their cheeks or to warm up the face. It actually serves as a contrast to the eyes.

The Lips

  • "Lip liner shouldn't be a different color from the lipstick – it should just be used to define the lips," says Kurland. "You can even just use lip liner and color the entire lip in."
  • To keep lip color from smudging, remember to apply a light layer of foundation over your lips before applying lip color.
  • Always choose a color that is just a few tones deeper than your natural lip color.
  • Lip glosses also work well to give a moist but not overdone appearance.

The Eyes

  • Here is where you can learn a basic aesthetic rule: "Dark diminishes; light brings out," says Kurland. "For example, with eye shadow and mascara, try using brown eyeliner rather than black." This trick makes the eyes "pop."
  • Eyeliner can be smudged onto the eye for a subtle eye shadow look without the need for an extra cosmetic.
  • Curling eyelashes and curving brows can help to accentuate the eyes and reduce the need for makeup.
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