marbel Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 My daughter is turning 15 next month. She wears a little eye makeup and likes experimenting with colors. She is also interested in taking care of her skin. (Well, so am I.) I'm not interested in her putting anything manufactured in China on her skin. But, we don't have a ton of $$ for high-end stuff either. With those restrictions, what are the good brands for teen skin? Makeup, skin care, either/both. A gift set would be nice. I do like some of the color palettes I see. When I turned 18 my mom gave me a gift certificate to Merle Norman. I don't know if they still exist but at that time they did mask-like makeup. I'd like something a little more up-to-date. :D Now, I don't wear much makeup. My eyelashes are so sparse mascara just looks goofy. So I am out of the loop on this stuff now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I use Clinique and took my teen dd there as well. I don't know if you would consider it pricey, though. This stuff is amazing. Both my dds, 11 and 13, use it and so do I. They've had almost no problems with acne since using this stuff as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 I use Clinique and took my teen dd there as well. I don't know if you would consider it pricey, though. This stuff is amazing. Both my dds, 11 and 13, use it and so do I. They've had almost no problems with acne since using this stuff as well. Thanks! I guess I should have defined pricey, huh? Now that I think of it, I'm not sure myself. I guess I will just look at recommendations and see. Good stuff may be more expensive than I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Dd and I both use Clinique. I have used it since my early twenties and honestly don't spend that much because I always buy when there is a bonus and use most of them. Dd uses my samples primarily. ;) We both really like the super city block a very light tinted sun screen which is one item that I buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I love Clinique. I used it in my early 20's when I was working. Now that I'm not, I go with Neutrogena, but I would love to use Clinique again. :) My little sisters started using Clinique when they hit their teens, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I use Clinique and took my teen dd there as well. I don't know if you would consider it pricey, though. This stuff is amazing. Both my dds, 11 and 13, use it and so do I. They've had almost no problems with acne since using this stuff as well. I love this stuff. It's how I survive winter. I also use Clinique stuff. Get on their email list and twice a year or so they have Bonus Time, where you spend a relatively small amount of money and get a bunch of freebies. That's how I've gotten all my eye makeup for a couple of years now. I'm a lipstick junkie so I still need to buy plenty of that separately, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 My 12yo uses Liz Earle hot cloth polish for a cleanser (so do I), and it soothes her very sensitive skin. It's pretty natural, comes from England, and lasts a long time. http://us.lizearle.com/cleanse-tone-moisturise/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser.html Sephora has a section called 'value sets' with lots of fun collections. I just bought some Sugar lip sets for mom and MIL: http://www.sephora.com/sugar-kisses-mini-lip-trio-P383127?skuId=1551290 I want to buy this gift box for my daughter's BF so badly: http://www.sephora.com/makeup-academy-palette-P381158?skuId=1534858 It looks like a lot of fun for someone who wants to play with color. Guaranteed to create at least a few insane looks! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 For skin care, for a teen, I'd also go with Clinique. I used it then, and my DD17 uses it now. It helps keep breakouts at bay without being overly drying. I can't use it now, but it was great when I was a teen. For colors, I'm a huge fan of the eyes shadow palettes by Too Faced. I use them, my daughter uses them, my best friend and my sister both use them. They have just enough pigment without going overboard. The colors are all nicely coordinated. And best of all, they come with how-to instructions for each look! It's what I bought for DD17 to help her learn how to wear eye shadow properly, and it worked like a charm. There are several different palettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Also, Urban Decay just came out with a new Naked 3 pallet. It has a lot of pretty pinkish shades: http://www.urbandecay.com/urban-decay/eye-makeup/naked3/409.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Bare minerals is awesome. It's the only makeup I have ever been able to wear without frying or pizza facing my face. I wear it and it's what I buy for my dd12. Clinique didn't work for me as a teen and isn't any cheaper than bare minerals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Another Clinique user here. Most major department stores have two give-aways a year (in my area, it's Macy's and Bergners) and if you register on their website (Clinique's, I mean) you'll get email notifications of online sales, special deals, freebies, online giveaways, etc. The freebies are a great way to try products you might not consider before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I'd go to Whole Foods or a natural foods store, and get her some natural skin care products. Personally, I love jojoba oil. It's the main ingredient in many skin care products, and (unlike many other oils) does not cause breakouts. Pure jojoba oil can be purchased pretty inexpensively (I get 100% pure organic jojoba oil for under $10 at my heath food store) and it's wonderful for the skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I would check out the beautipedia site. The articles there are wonderful and make it easier to find brands and items that work for your skin type. I put together a daily skin care routine for myself using the articles and reviews. I use some Clinique products, but there are some I cannot use without breaking out or sometimes even drying out. They do use some irritating ingredients for certain skin types. Their Dramatically Different Moisturizing lotion is horrible for anyone with skin prone to breakouts or oiliness, though the gel version is good. Their Clarifying lotions can be irritating too--except the Mild Clarifying lotion, which I love. I've found the Beautipedia reviews to be helpful and they reflect my experiences (meaning reviews of products that have not been good for my skin actually mention it isn't good for my skin type and why). My favorite make up item Clinque sells is Quickliner for Eyes. They have a slight sparkly appearance. IT's very subtle, but looks much nicer than other liners. I have some drug store bands I use too, but I usually consult Beautipedia before taking a shot in the dark. I've made too many mistakes in the past, and advertising claims mean nothing (good idea to teach your Dd that buyer beware also applies to cosmetics). It looks like Neutrogena has some good ratings. Here is the Beautipedia review for Clinique's Mild Clarifying lotion.. Mild Clarifying Lotion puts all of Clinique’s other Clarifying Lotions to shame with its alcohol-free formula that contains 0.5% salicylic acid at an effective pH of 2.9. Although a higher concentration of salicylic acid would be more effective for someone battling blemishes and blackheads, this is a step in the right direction and contains some very good skin-identical ingredients. This has a toner consistency and can certainly be used as a toner, but functionally it works best as a liquid BHA product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I would look at Origins for teen skin care. It's another Lauder brand (like Estée Lauder and Clinique). The products are light and ideal for teen skin. For makeup, I really like Aromaleigh (aromaleigh.com) mineral makeup. I have used the brand off and on for 10 years. You can get sample baggies of all the colors and samples for things like eyeshadow last a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Another choice for mineral products is Alima Pure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I'm 47 years old and just recently found the moisturizer I plan to use for the rest of my life. I've been waiting this long and finally found it. Prior to this my favorite was Burt's Bees Day Radiance. I liked its natural ingredients but it was spendy. My new favorite (even with shipping!) costs less than half the Burt's Bees moisturizer picked up from the local store. It's THIS from St. John's Monastery in Goldendale, Washington. The one I use is Coconut Aloe which I picked up in person and am not seeing on their website, but I think all that's different between the versions is the scent (which is really mild). It's very creamy feeling. I put some on my fingers and then add some water to it and it spreads all over my face and neck nicely (and this also extends the life of one jar). The ingredients are all-natural, something like: virgin coconut oil, mango butter, sweet almond oil, glycerin, vegetable emulsifying wax, palm stearic acid, aloe vera gel, real cucumber extract, and fragrance. Love, love, love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 One option to check into for light makeup is Everyday Minerals. You can get free samples from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I bought my dd14 a brand of cleaner and moisturizer I had never heard of before called "simple". She doesn't want to wear make up yet so not having to worry about that much but she is starting to have issues with acne so hoping this stuff helps. My nana used to give me clinque stuff every xmas when I was a teen, it made me break out in rashes and acne so I stay away from that stuff. If this brand doesn't work for her I will likely just get her the olay line since that is what I use. As for make up, when she is ready for it we will be going with a mineral makeup rather than the typical department store stuff if I can swing it $$ wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 My daughter uses Mario Badescu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 "Simple" is great. This is the brand everyone recommended to us when we moved to the UK for sensitive skin. Good basic shampoo, lotion, soap......Sold all over here. I bought my dd14 a brand of cleaner and moisturizer I had never heard of before called "simple". She doesn't want to wear make up yet so not having to worry about that much but she is starting to have issues with acne so hoping this stuff helps. My nana used to give me clinque stuff every xmas when I was a teen, it made me break out in rashes and acne so I stay away from that stuff. If this brand doesn't work for her I will likely just get her the olay line since that is what I use. As for make up, when she is ready for it we will be going with a mineral makeup rather than the typical department store stuff if I can swing it $$ wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Thanks for all the suggestions. Some I've heard of, some not. I will be looking things up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 For a teen with a limited budget, I recommend Almay products. You can get them at Target, WalMart, etc.. While I use a mix of products now (Clinique, Almay, Ulta), I used Almay exclusively for years. They remind me very much of Clinique. Years ago when I went to a dermatologist, both Almay and Clinique were on the list of recommended make up and skin care products. I think that their products are high quality, last a long time and are easy on the skin. Another idea might be to go to an Ulta store. They carry a wide variety of brands, but not the high end department store brands (they carry Almay, but not Cinique, for example). They have their own house brand as well. They do offer help finding correct shades of makeup, skin care products, etc.. I've always been impressed with the knowledge that their floor salespeople have. They will let you try products in the store before you buy them. I have some Ulta eye shadows and eye liner pencils and they are a really good quality. I purchased this makeup set there as a Christmas present for my 14 year old niece. It is the Ulta brand and has a variety of different makeup possibilities for her to play with. Ulta also has coupons in the Sunday paper ($3 - $5 off entire purchase w/no minimum purchase) and has a frequent shopper club. I believe they take manufacturers coupons as well, but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I use and love Clinique foundation... but it is pricey. I wear their Superface Double Powder and apply lightly with a fluffy brush. Then I use "drugstore" brands for blush, eyeshadow, lip gloss, etc. My foundation is my only "splurge." What about a Clarisonic? That plus some nice Neutrogena (or similar natural/gentle) cleaner/lotions? If you're willing to experiment, there are tons of "boutique" mineral foundations out there, that supposedly use no harsh ingredients or all-natural. I used to love playing around Everyday Minerals and Sassy/Lauress Minerals but I had a hard time finding a color match. But their samples are inexpensive and fun to play with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Clinique or Mary Kay. I like their foundations and their cleansing lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 my teenaged daughter used clinique and it made her entire face break out in tiny red bumps. i had never, ever seen anything like it before. needless to say, we stopped using it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Bonne Bell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakg Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Dermalogica www.dermalogica.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thanks for all the replies. Wow, I have a lot to look at. But I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 My daughter uses Mario Badescu. You beat me to it! MB is fantastic and I absolutely recommend it. As far as makeup goes, I'd stay away from most things in the drug store and hit up a Sephora counter if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 You beat me to it! MB is fantastic and I absolutely recommend it. As far as makeup goes, I'd stay away from most things in the drug store and hit up a Sephora counter if you can. You recommended it here on another thread and that's how I found out about it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 You recommended it here on another thread and that's how I found out about it. :) I guess I'm quite the fan. :D Glad it's working for your daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Togo Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Dd also uses Clinique, but they didn't have any great gift packs. Since we're on a tight budget this year, that meant Clinique was out for my holiday shopping. I saw a Black Friday ad for an awesome makeup box at Ulta for $18.99 plus tax. It has three trays - eye, lip, blush, etc. The box comes in either black with red lining or cream with hot pink lining, and they still had lots left last week. Perfect for a teen. Oops! I didn't see TechWife's post about Ulta. Ulta is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilycarter Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 my daughter uses bare minerals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I took my daughter to the makeup counter at Macy's and asked them what the best skin care routine would be for her. They talked to her and gave her some samples to try. I bought her some cleanser and moisturizer and she got one of those free bags filled with trial size items. We also get an IPSY bag once a month. It costs $10 a month and we get five higher end items each month. This allows her to try different makeup, nail polish, and skin care items without a big investment. My teen nieces also like to try the items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Another vote for Bare Minerals. It is the only make up I can wear without looking like Ernie from Sesame Street :lol: as it blends well with my skin tone. A friend of mine who is a skin care consultant uses Bare Minerals herself. I don't know your daughters skin but I also suggest a good daily moisturizer, if she is fair make sure it has a high SPF. Same friend recommends Elizabeth Arden which can be pricey (I got mine in the tax free at the airport so check if you know anyone who is traveling soon) but it is worth it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 We like Origins and Bare Minerals. Clinique too. I've been told that Origins gives you discounts if you save their containers, although I haven't tried it. I have one daughter who loves experimenting with makeup and would like to possibly go into makeup artistry someday. I was looking into giving her a year membership to a monthly makeup/women's product sampler called Birchbox, although I'm not sure what the prices are. http://www.birchbox.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 http://www.paulaschoice.com My favorite skin care ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 This is an old post. :) I wonder what the OP decided to get?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 This is an old post. :) I wonder what the OP decided to get?? Oops! I need to remember to look at the date of the OP before replying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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