i think it would be ok, if not so many of teenage girls were addicted to it. i'd rather ween them off it make sure they understand that they don't need makeup to "fix" them since they're never been broken

I personally have never worn make-up beyond the odd occasion during school plays. I had extremely sensitive skin when I was younger, and at around the time that most girls were starting to wear it regularly I simply couldn't without getting a very painful rash. I'm older now and the sensitivity has died away, but I never developed an interest in it and I still avoid it now. To tell the truth I didn't have much interest in it even then, and it wasn't as though I didn't need it; I had bad acne at the time. To tell you the truth, I'm a supporter of the whole 'natural beauty' thing. To me, wearing make-up out suggests that you're not comfortable being seen in your own skin (I don't mean that in an offensive way, I'm merely expressing my own view and speaking in very general terms).<br /> <br /> But the question here is about age. In my opinion, kids of any age should be allowed to play around with make-up if they want to, but they shouldn't wear it out until their old enough to choose to do so themselves. Basically, I'm saying that if a parent has to apply it for it to be done properly, their too young.

Personally, I think as long as you know why you wear it, it's ok. For example, I think it's fine to wear it if your wanting to look nice for a family reunion, or a date. I think it's another thing if it's to hide that zit or to hide that freckle on your chin. <br /> I wear brown or black eye liner and mascara when I go out, but I don't cover my face in foundation, or wear layers of blush or eye shadow. I never have and never will. <br />

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well, make up is a part of expressing yourself. i truly believe its a shame when a girl becomes dependent on it and thinks she's ugly without it, its Horrible and somewhat cowardly, hiding behind it. so if you're going to let a young Impressionable girl wear make up to express herself fine, but make sure she doesn't Depend on it. [it's called parenting]

As long as you dont look like this at 13, you should be fine!<br /> <img src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQbRzMuliT78rmxo2FiJAiAqSWsfsyFTa_oKM5uaVFjRGVAazyl7g&t=1"><br />

In my opinion, makeup disgusts me. I believe you should be genuinely yourself, and not have to hide those zits etc. But if the person wearing makeup is happy with it, or it makes them more comfortable, then go for it! But if someone forces you to wear it because "that zit looks revolting!" then no. If the person doesn't want to hide the zit or anything similar, there's no reason for them to.

I think it's fine for people to start wearing makeup whenever they feel like it.<br /> <br /> I'd rather look silly from wearing too much when I'm 12 than 20. ;)<br /> <br /> You learn how to apply it, you learn what looks good... I think as long as it's your choice and you enjoy it, nobody else should tell you what to do with your own face.

In my opinion, being at least 13 is a good age for simple like eyeliner and simple makeup(like mascara). Makeup is a way to be expressive I think, like body art and tattoos.I am not comparing tattoos and makeup, but just how they are ways to express yourself. When people pack on makeup just to cover themselves up and not in an expressive way, that is different. I don't think people should pack on makeup to cover their natural beauty because they claim themselves as "ugly or some other reason. <br /> <br /> The "natural beauty doesn't need makeup", I disagree with how it is said because putting on makeup doesn't mean you are covering up your natural beauty. That is my opinion though, so I don't mean to offend anyone against makeup or anyone who disagrees with me.<br /> <br /> I started wearing makeup at 12. I would wear eyeliner mainly. I still basically wear eyeliner, sometimes eyeshadow and mascara.

I do not wear any makeup, so I go to a eu natural look (but my sister calls it laziness). However I have never shown that much interest in makeup, once when I was a kid my grandma came over and had a present for me and my sis. She gave my sister lipstick while I got a cute bunny figureine. It made me realize what I really care about...<br /> <br /> But on the age issue I have to say 16, because when I was in middle school girls would become obsessed with putting it on every single second. And even now in high school I see girls putting makeup on in class :/

I am an adult and I actually very rarely wear make up. To the age in which a child should be allowed to wear make up, is when the child shows an interest in it. I don't feel that makeup oppresses women. Nor do I feel that the use of make-up in any way defines the morals that a person holds dear. <br /> <br /> To me make up is simply a hobby and a way to help boost self confidence. To me both are positive. So in my opinion whenever a child shows an interest in wearing make up whether it is young or never I would support that. UNLESS, the child is being made fun of for NOT wearing make up. In that case it's time to talk about peer pressure and about a child deciding what they want to do. <br><br><br /> Make up for some people is also an art form. Again, while I do not wear it myself I can certainly appreciate those who do.

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