your sense of who you are.For example, parents want their
daughters to feel pretty without makeup first so they learn to use it the right way: to enhance their natural beauty instead of covering it up. Also, you should already have a habit of washing your face every morning and evening before adding makeup to your routine. You can respect your mom’s rule and have fun talking together about the makeup you’ll start wearing once you turn 12.
Dear American Girl,
I am 13, and my mom says I can start to wear makeup.
I’m super excited, but what should I buy? Do you have
any advice?
Don’t Want to Look Fake
Start slowly with products that are natural looking, such as a clear pink
lip gloss and clear or brown (not black) mascara. Powder or foundation
on your face is for when you are older, but try an oil-free concealer
on blemishes, dabbing it on the spot and then smoothing it gently
with your finger. For special occasions, you might add a smudge of eye
shadow in a color that’s not too bright or dark. If you want to be bold,
experiment with nail polish colors. Ask your mom or another adult for
help choosing the right products to keep your skin healthy—the look
of real beauty.
Dear American Girl,
I’m 13 and have the worst under-eye circles ever, no
matter how much sleep I get. I usually put a concealer
on them. Is there any way to get rid of them?
Hannah
If the skin under your eyes is thin or fair, it’s easier to see the tiny blood
vessels that create the look of dark circles. The problem can be made
worse by lack of sleep, because this slows your circulation down, causing
blood to pool in those tiny vessels around your eyes. Circles can also
be caused by hay fever or other allergies, which cause the blood vessels
to swell. Try to get at least nine hours of sleep every night. If you have
allergies to pollen or pets, talk with your parent—and your doctor—
about treatments, and keep pets out of your room. With your parent’s
help, you could also try a drugstore eye cream for circles. If you use a
concealer, apply the eye cream first and let it dry. Then lightly dab on
a liquid concealer that matches your skin color and gently blend it in.
Ear Piercing
Dear American Girl,
I have been asking Mom for a couple of years if I can get my
ears pierced. Nearly all my friends have their ears pierced,
and last year I was the only girl in my class who didn’t. What
do you think is a good age to get my ears pierced?
Ready for Earrings
Any age that both you and your mom
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