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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Right single parent here and daughters 14th in a few weeks right she's asked for some make up etc but I haven't got a clue what's value for cash or what's useless shit as a man when said I'll go to the pound shop and get it go told that is hopeless so any advice help would be appreciated
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Do you have any female friends to help you or you could go somewhere like boots or superdrug and explain and ask if they can help to find a starter amkeup set suitable.
Note your daughter's name colouring, skin tones and eye copies and they will come up with to suit her colouring |
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Maybe give her a voucher for the make up. That way you could take her with you and the person at the make up counter could help advise her on colours to suit her skin tone. |
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Poundshop has some good stuff, it's cheap but nothing wrong with it.
She'll probably want foundation, eye liner (gel or pencil), lipstick, lip liner, mascara, eye shadow (try smokey colours if you're desperate), nail polish. Maybe get some false lashes if she's into those. And some stick on gems.
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"Maybe give her a voucher for the make up. That way you could take her with you and the person at the make up counter could help advise her on colours to suit her skin tone. "
or take her to a department store such as debenhams and get a free makeover then go to somewhere like boots to get similar products they used she will get a free makeup session then and 14 year old girls like that sort of thing |
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Go with her to Boots or The Body Shop - you can book in for a free mini makeover & they will choose the colours that suit her skin to avoid the orange look. They will show her how to apply to make the most of her features too.
Good luck!!!!
Luckily my 14 yr old son just wants driving lessons from young drivers!! |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup"
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it? |
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over a year ago
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?"
Doesn't mean they won't do it too. I am sure the OP would rather be supportive of his daughters desire to start experimenting, and at least its not with cigs or booze! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Go with her to Boots or The Body Shop - you can book in for a free mini makeover & they will choose the colours that suit her skin to avoid the orange look. They will show her how to apply to make the most of her features too.
Good luck!!!!
Luckily my 14 yr old son just wants driving lessons from young drivers!! "
Thanks I think I will take her there then as I'm as much use as anything haven't got a clue etc awww boys are so much easier to deal with them being twins is the only hard part but other than that give me boys any day |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?"
Next you'll be telling us that 14 year old boys don't masturbate.. |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?"
but that's not normal progression a 14 year old girl experimenting with makeup is what 14 year old girls do |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup"
I must be.
I've been buying my daughter make up for birthdays and Christmas since she was 13 |
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Book her In for a free makeover.. Or one you pay for if you're feeling flush.. Plenty places do them.. John Lewis, Debenham's, body shop etc... Any beauty salon for paid one... They can then tell you which is best to buy... Make a day of it and take her for lunch and the flicks too
Make sure you get decent make up remover too... As leaving any makeup will clog pores and leave her with bad skin...And a gentle one to remove eye makeup as her skin is young and delicate.
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
Next you'll be telling us that 14 year old boys don't masturbate.."
Uh? Make up.wanking? Dont see the conection |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?"
After all we have gone through in the last 18 month all I was trying to do is support her etc normally would ask her Mam but seen as she can't then what am I meant to do but hey atleast it ain't booze cigs drugs or getting pregnant it's only make up |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?"
Don't be a grumpy pants  |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
After all we have gone through in the last 18 month all I was trying to do is support her etc normally would ask her Mam but seen as she can't then what am I meant to do but hey atleast it ain't booze cigs drugs or getting pregnant it's only make up "
 Good luck to you fella |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?"
There are degrees of make up though. Not necessarily heavily made up, but just applied lightly. Plus as others said , they start trying it out then. Also, with teenage spots etc - foundation and cover up sticks all help - it's about fitting in at that age.
Make up is nothing like drinking booze ! |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
After all we have gone through in the last 18 month all I was trying to do is support her etc normally would ask her Mam but seen as she can't then what am I meant to do but hey atleast it ain't booze cigs drugs or getting pregnant it's only make up "
take no bloody notice what she is doing is what all 14 year olds do and what your doing is being a clueless dad asking for advice |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?"
I was interested in make up at 14, what's your objection? If a girl is guided she won't end up looking like a clown |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
Next you'll be telling us that 14 year old boys don't masturbate..
Uh? Make up.wanking? Dont see the conection"
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Do you have children? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
After all we have gone through in the last 18 month all I was trying to do is support her etc normally would ask her Mam but seen as she can't then what am I meant to do but hey atleast it ain't booze cigs drugs or getting pregnant it's only make up "
Fair play for asking. I'm sure she will be thrilled, wherever you do. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Right single parent here and daughters 14th in a few weeks right she's asked for some make up etc but I haven't got a clue what's value for cash or what's useless shit as a man when said I'll go to the pound shop and get it go told that is hopeless so any advice help would be appreciated
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Superdrug have a great range all affordable and the women there will help you |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
After all we have gone through in the last 18 month all I was trying to do is support her etc normally would ask her Mam but seen as she can't then what am I meant to do but hey atleast it ain't booze cigs drugs or getting pregnant it's only make up take no bloody notice what she is doing is what all 14 year olds do and what your doing is being a clueless dad asking for advice "
You have that right clueless when comes to makeup women's clothes etc so much easier for her brother unless he decides he wants make up aswell |
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I started wearing make up at 14 and I've turned out OK...just get her a voucher or get her booked in with a make up counter at debehams somewhere like MAC then they will show her how to apply the make up so she doesn't look 40. Thrm probably will give her very nuetrual colours and lip gloss rather than lipstick and tinted moisturiser rather than foundation. |
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"I started wearing make up at 14 and I've turned out OK...just get her a voucher or get her booked in with a make up counter at debehams somewhere like MAC then they will show her how to apply the make up so she doesn't look 40. Thrm probably will give her very nuetrual colours and lip gloss rather than lipstick and tinted moisturiser rather than foundation. "
This is a good idea |
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"I started wearing make up at 14 and I've turned out OK...just get her a voucher or get her booked in with a make up counter at debehams somewhere like MAC then they will show her how to apply the make up so she doesn't look 40. Thrm probably will give her very nuetrual colours and lip gloss rather than lipstick and tinted moisturiser rather than foundation. "
It may work out to about £100 but she will feel pampered etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
After all we have gone through in the last 18 month all I was trying to do is support her etc normally would ask her Mam but seen as she can't then what am I meant to do but hey atleast it ain't booze cigs drugs or getting pregnant it's only make up "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I started wearing make up at 14 and I've turned out OK...just get her a voucher or get her booked in with a make up counter at debehams somewhere like MAC then they will show her how to apply the make up so she doesn't look 40. Thrm probably will give her very nuetrual colours and lip gloss rather than lipstick and tinted moisturiser rather than foundation.
It may work out to about £100 but she will feel pampered etc "
Oooo know that sounds so much easier than me taking her shopping for it like cheers |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
After all we have gone through in the last 18 month all I was trying to do is support her etc normally would ask her Mam but seen as she can't then what am I meant to do but hey atleast it ain't booze cigs drugs or getting pregnant it's only make up take no bloody notice what she is doing is what all 14 year olds do and what your doing is being a clueless dad asking for advice
You have that right clueless when comes to makeup women's clothes etc so much easier for her brother unless he decides he wants make up aswell "
of cause you are these are the times you need to call on us women to help you out. I had an opposite sex to me child and not much but there was the odd thing where it would have been easier if I'd been a man |
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"I started wearing make up at 14 and I've turned out OK...just get her a voucher or get her booked in with a make up counter at debehams somewhere like MAC then they will show her how to apply the make up so she doesn't look 40. Thrm probably will give her very nuetrual colours and lip gloss rather than lipstick and tinted moisturiser rather than foundation.
It may work out to about £100 but she will feel pampered etc
Oooo know that sounds so much easier than me taking her shopping for it like cheers "
and I can assure you if she is asking for make up and will love doing that |
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"I started wearing make up at 14 and I've turned out OK...just get her a voucher or get her booked in with a make up counter at debehams somewhere like MAC then they will show her how to apply the make up so she doesn't look 40. Thrm probably will give her very nuetrual colours and lip gloss rather than lipstick and tinted moisturiser rather than foundation.
It may work out to about £100 but she will feel pampered etc
Oooo know that sounds so much easier than me taking her shopping for it like cheers "
Shame I'm so far away I would of helped...but try MAC they have a good range and not that pricey and they cater for the young market |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?"
are you sure its not you who is the alien?  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Also just tell her she can wear it for special occasions rather than everyday at school "
Already had that convo with her not for school etc she used to see her Mam only wear it for special occasions etc so think she's just missing her and trying to be like her at times but thanks for all the help |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
are you sure its not you who is the alien? "
Of course im not silly |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Boots is great but likely to promote their own range which can be expensive !
Depends on your budget of course - but most supermarkets sell cheaper/mid-range brands like Rimmell etc - and there are loads of tips on applying make-up on the Internet!
I get the impression your daughter may have lost her mum though? In which case - if you have the time and budget - and someone to watch the boys - a dad and daughter day out with a make-over etc is a lovely way to enjoy time together!
Huge hugs! Xxxxx |
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"Also just tell her she can wear it for special occasions rather than everyday at school
Already had that convo with her not for school etc she used to see her Mam only wear it for special occasions etc so think she's just missing her and trying to be like her at times but thanks for all the help "
also op if you go for the makeover approach its the sort of thing she will always remember the day dasd took me to get my first makeup
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This is a brilliant opportunity to talk to her about media and peer expectation and how she doesn't have to follow a path but create her own. You also have a right as her protector to draw limits. For example, no 14 year old of mine would be allowed false eyelashes and I would be steering her towards the less is more thing.
Make it bloody hilarious by allowing her to make you up and vice versa, help her understand that a made up face is not a default setting, but something to choose if she wants it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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A 14 year with MAC makeup oh please. Just ask someone in boots or superdrug as you'll have to get some brushes too and with MAC stuff it'll be much too pricey to get both |
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"Boots is great but likely to promote their own range which can be expensive !
Depends on your budget of course - but most supermarkets sell cheaper/mid-range brands like Rimmell etc - and there are loads of tips on applying make-up on the Internet!
I get the impression your daughter may have lost her mum though? In which case - if you have the time and budget - and someone to watch the boys - a dad and daughter day out with a make-over etc is a lovely way to enjoy time together!
Huge hugs! Xxxxx"
Yeah we did lose there Mam but hey have to carry on with it and deal with these things hard but I'll get there. But that does sound like a good idea think a trip to the shops in order for me and her ooo my what am I letting myself in for but worth it |
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"Boots is great but likely to promote their own range which can be expensive !
Depends on your budget of course - but most supermarkets sell cheaper/mid-range brands like Rimmell etc - and there are loads of tips on applying make-up on the Internet!
I get the impression your daughter may have lost her mum though? In which case - if you have the time and budget - and someone to watch the boys - a dad and daughter day out with a make-over etc is a lovely way to enjoy time together!
Huge hugs! Xxxxx
Yeah we did lose there Mam but hey have to carry on with it and deal with these things hard but I'll get there. But that does sound like a good idea think a trip to the shops in order for me and her ooo my what am I letting myself in for but worth it "
PM/d you love! Xx |
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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago
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Superdrug and Boots do some lovely little sets until she finds what colours etc work for her. The staff are also really helpful.
I've recently gone through all this with our teenager. She now teaches me (Mrs) what to wear and use. 
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By (user no longer on site)
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Benefit counter in Debenhams is amazing. Not so expensive you wanna rip your eyes out but decent stuff and they give you a makeover too so know what shades to buy etc. I won't buy anything that's not benefit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Boots is great but likely to promote their own range which can be expensive !
Depends on your budget of course - but most supermarkets sell cheaper/mid-range brands like Rimmell etc - and there are loads of tips on applying make-up on the Internet!
I get the impression your daughter may have lost her mum though? In which case - if you have the time and budget - and someone to watch the boys - a dad and daughter day out with a make-over etc is a lovely way to enjoy time together!
Huge hugs! Xxxxx
Yeah we did lose there Mam but hey have to carry on with it and deal with these things hard but I'll get there. But that does sound like a good idea think a trip to the shops in order for me and her ooo my what am I letting myself in for but worth it "
try a big department store like Debenhams where they have a few make up counters...your daughter will get expert tips and best of all it's free...and she wont be pressured into buying their stuff either..
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"Go with her to Boots or The Body Shop - you can book in for a free mini makeover & they will choose the colours that suit her skin to avoid the orange look. They will show her how to apply to make the most of her features too.
Good luck!!!!
Luckily my 14 yr old son just wants driving lessons from young drivers!! "
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Great advice from previous posters
My 14yr old wears a little makeup & got a lot of advice tips etc from watching Zoella (a vlogger on the site that begins with Y & ends in E) I have watched some of her vlogs & they are age appropriate & she has lots of turorials of how to apply makeup.
Good for you OP. Hope she has a lovely birthday |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Great advice from previous posters
My 14yr old wears a little makeup & got a lot of advice tips etc from watching Zoella (a vlogger on the site that begins with Y & ends in E) I have watched some of her vlogs & they are age appropriate & she has lots of turorials of how to apply makeup.
Good for you OP. Hope she has a lovely birthday "
I'll have to have a look at them but yeah the advice as being top drawer give me a few ideas etc x |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?14 is about the age girls take an interest in makeup
Kids have an interest in booze at 10 doesnt mean they should have it?
After all we have gone through in the last 18 month all I was trying to do is support her etc normally would ask her Mam but seen as she can't then what am I meant to do but hey atleast it ain't booze cigs drugs or getting pregnant it's only make up "
You're doing a great job, I'm sure!!!
I did all this with my dad & Stepmum - my dad is such a girl he loved it!!! He still buys me little treats now of my favourite hand cream or shower gel etc... |
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Don't bother with the makeover at a department store... They only put on what they get the most commission on and haven't seen one do it yet where they don't end up looking like a clowns face that's been smacked...
Take her shopping and have a budget to stick to but let her buy what she wants, its a major step in life so she will also learn a lot about developing the look she wants...
And most of all make a day of it and have a wonderful day together ...
xx
p.s I was a single dad too ;-)
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"I want to borrow a teenage girl now
Borrow me you can make me over do you need to go for your first bra fitting as well i missed tnat as well"
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"I want to borrow a teenage girl now
Borrow me you can make me over
I have a 15 yr old niece - her sisters are 24 (twins) & 26. Give me boys any day!!!! "
i was lucky cause my goddaughter is year older than my son and girly and we used to go shopping |
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"I want to borrow a teenage girl now
Borrow me you can make me over
I have a 15 yr old niece - her sisters are 24 (twins) & 26. Give me boys any day!!!! "
I agree boys are so much easier than girls mine are twins one of each and the boy is so easy |
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"Shes 14 not 24 whats with all the makeup tips?
Are you all aliens?
14 is quite late to be taking an interest tbh "
Exactly. My daughter is 9 and has sparkly eyeshadow and lip balm. Great for dress up. I don't see the issue.
It's not like she's asking for FMBs and a leather bra! |
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By *ENDAROOSCouple
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"Great advice from previous posters
My 14yr old wears a little makeup & got a lot of advice tips etc from watching Zoella (a vlogger on the site that begins with Y & ends in E) I have watched some of her vlogs & they are age appropriate & she has lots of turorials of how to apply makeup.
Good for you OP. Hope she has a lovely birthday "
Yes Tanya Burr is another one that our daughter watches.
Superdrug sell both their make up & beauty products too.
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