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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

At What Age Would You Allow Makeup For Your Daughter?

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On the radio a few days ago, the topic of children wearing makeup was highlighted. A lady was not happy that her young niece was wearing makeup when they went out shopping together. This lady said that the mother should not have allowed it. I can't remember how old was the niece; definitely below 12 years old though.

Anyway, I have 2 girls and I started wondering at what age should I allow them to wear makeup? I know this girl in church who is the same age as my daughter (11 years old) and she wears makeup every Sunday. My daughter has not even bothered to ask about makeup. I don't think it has even crossed her mind yet to  put "stuff" on her face. I can see how mothers are a big influence in this area. I don't really bother much with makeup myself. This girl that wears makeup to church, her mother likes to dress up. I guess it is only natural that girls sort of follow their mother's footsteps?

Well, I don't want to play judge here and say girls should or shouldn't wear makeup before a certain age. However, for my own girls, I think I would set the age at 16, and that would be light makeup only. They can start putting full blown makeup when they start working and have to look professional. When they are still young, they already have youthful beauty. Instead of teaching that makeup makes them look beautiful, I would rather teach about proper skin care. If they clean their skin properly, keep it hydrated and moisturized, I believe they won't need much "enhancement" from makeup.

What do you think? At what age would you allow your daughter to start wearing makeup?
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10 comments:

  1. Yannie27 June, 2012 12:12

    Full make up only for work or university related dinner.

    Secondary school dinner or function, can put only lips gross and powder. That's it.

    I don't set any age for this, but it depends on the necessity of putting make up on.

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    1. Unknown29 June, 2012 08:41

      Yup, agree with you. Only if there is a necessity.

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  2. yvonne27 June, 2012 14:51

    I agree with you, Lian - that girls sort of follow their mothers' footstep. My mom doesn't put makeup on, except light lipstick for wedding functions. I started using cosmetic when I joined workforce.

    I don't mind my girl with makeup, but not as young as 12 years old. Perhaps when she's over 18? Haha!

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    1. Unknown29 June, 2012 08:42

      I think most of us only start putting on makeup when we start working. My friends in school didn't use makeup, so it would have felt awkward if I was the only one.

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  3. Parental Control Software27 June, 2012 22:10

    I hope my daughter does it sooner than later. Would love to see her in full bloom.

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    1. Unknown29 June, 2012 08:43

      You would? That's interesting. How old is your daughter now?

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  4. cleffairy29 June, 2012 03:21

    Learn from this auntie... =.= the only make up she knows is sunscreen... and lip balm whenever her lips got too dry. =.= (hopeless case)

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    1. Unknown29 June, 2012 08:45

      Hehehe. I'm pretty hopeless too. I was in town yesterday and I started observing how many women didn't wear makeup. And you know what? It was almost every woman I saw. Maybe it is because I live in a small town.

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  5. Rachel S29 June, 2012 22:02

    What a great article! Love your blog !Thanks a lot for sharing , it is really useful to me!

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  6. chinnee (chinneeq@gmail.com)16 July, 2012 16:41

    i would say that mum leads a great example to her girls in this area. i never like to have make up on my face (not even lipstick) and have been telling qiqi how uncomfortable these make up feels on my face, hehe...

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