Is it possible to paint at the age of 11 and how to do it?

The vast majority of girls at the age of 11 are already interested in cosmetics. Of course, few parents allow to paint at this age, but you can still offer some safe options. In the article, we will consider the features of the choice of cosmetics for children's skin, as well as interesting makeup ideas for different occasions.

Already at 3-4 years old, girls begin to take an interest in their mother's cosmetics and the process of applying makeup. It is interesting for them to watch how their mother makes up, how she becomes more beautiful at the same time. The first experiments begin at about the same age. While parents do not see, girls may well try to use lipstick, eye shadow, powder. This is natural, because the future lady is growing.

After a few years, girls want to have their own cosmetics. It is not worth hindering this, because many manufacturers produce safe and hypoallergenic products that do not harm the skin of the child. The first cosmetics instills neatness in the girl, which is incredibly important at this age. The girl learns to be a woman, tries herself in new images. The child understands that he needs to learn to take care of the skin, hands, nails.

Besides, the first cosmetics brings the girl closer to her mother even more, because it is the mother who teaches her the intricacies of the art of beauty, shows what and how to apply, how to store and fold objects. Different types of makeup allow the girl to feel differently, to see her own strengths and weaknesses, and to increase her self-esteem.

As a rule, girls take their first cosmetics from their mothers or older sisters. Adult cosmetics are not suitable for a child, and therefore it is important to timely purchase sets that are suitable specifically for children's use. Such manufacturers as "Disney", "Barbie", "Little Fairy" have proven themselves very well. The following products can be found in kits from these brands:

• lip balm;
• aromatic water;
• body gel containing glitter;
• nail polish;
• shadows without harmful components;
• wet wipes;
• shampoo, shower gel, soap;
• toothpaste.

But there are also cases when it is still necessary to use adult cosmetics, for example, an important event or performance is ahead. There are also some useful tips on this score.

• Sometimes girls at the age of 11 have acne or pimples, skin irregularities, which indicates growing up and a hormonal surge. In such cases, it is recommended to use a concealer, but it should have the lightest texture and be applied in the thinnest layer.
• For girls 11 years old, you can use a light, loose powder with glitter.
• Nail polishes should not contain formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate. The eyeshadow cannot contain parabens.
• If you need an eyeliner, the best options are gray, brown, or ash. Only the upper eyelid is painted over.
• As for mascara, black is rarely used. A brown, smoky solution can be preferred. Colored ideas look very original: blue, blue, purple, green.
• Lipstick should be chosen in gentle tones. Peach, flesh, pale pink shades will do. The brighter the lipstick, the older the girl will appear.

Consider a few makeup ideas for girls 11 years old.

A baby can learn how to do the simplest makeup on her own. For example, many girls want to wear makeup for school. It is worth being careful here and remembering the rules. Most educational institutions have strict regulations and do not allow students to walk with bright makeup, loose hair, brightly painted nails.

In grade 5, if you wish, you can make the following make-up option.

1. The first step is to cleanse the skin. Even with a problem-free dermis, the girl needs to start washing her face with cleansers that are suitable for her age.
2. The next step (if necessary) is concealer. If the child has dermal imperfections, they can be easily hidden. The concealer should be breathable. Apply it in a thin layer. It is important to note that it is best not to use it on a daily basis. At this age, it is more optimal to deal with deficiencies with proper care.
3. Next, you need to pay attention to the eyebrows. They are combed with a soft brush. If the eyebrows are unruly, they can be coated with a thin layer of clear gel.
4. It is not necessary to paint your eyelashes, but you can comb them. For a more expressive look, it is recommended to twist them with tweezers. If you still want to make up, you can walk along the tips of the eyelashes with brown mascara. After that, the hairs are combed again.
5. Lips should be covered with balm or a light sheer gloss. This will be enough to give them a delicate and well-groomed look.

For holidays or walks, you can choose a slightly brighter make-up option. The girl can make it herself or with the help of her mother. This is easy to learn. Such a make-up will also begin with cleansing. Then concealer is applied as needed.You can highlight the eyes by slightly tint them with shadows. Shadows are recommended to choose light, dark ideas add age.

A delicate pearl tone, light gray, light blue, peach solutions will do. It is important that the eyeshadow or pencil match the color of the eyes. Note that the shadow should be applied to the lower eyelid. You can go over the eyelashes with brown or colored mascara in one layer. The final touch is the use of gloss or balm. If you wish, you can also cover your face with the finest layer of shimmery powder. A beautiful make-up is ready.

If an important event is ahead, then you can make a bright and festive make-up. The main thing is not to overdo it, so that it does not turn out to be caricatured. The next makeup option would be an interesting idea.

1. Apply a primer on your face (there are children's options), gently distributing it over all areas. If you need to hide something, you can apply concealer.
2. Light pink blush is applied to the cheeks with a thick fluffy brush. You can also use a highlighter. Surprisingly, this item can also be found in children's cosmetics sets. It will brighten certain areas of the face. It is applied with a brush, shaped like a fan, in the upper region of the cheeks.
3. With the help of a fluffy brush, shadows of a light shade are superimposed on the upper eyelid. Shadows are applied to the fold in a couple of shades darker, with shine. The cilia are painted over with ink, let the girl choose the color herself.
4. The final touch is combing and styling the eyebrows. Lips can be covered with a sheer gloss.

A few additional recommendations will definitely be useful for those who have daughters aged 10-11 years.

• Children's skin should not be loaded with foundation. It clogs the pores. The same goes for powder. You can take only a concealer or a children's highlighter. Powder is applied in extreme cases, light, loose.
• Proper care is a must, because he will be able to completely cancel the use of concealer. Every girl should have care products. It is important that they do not contain alcohol.
• Even on holidays, you should not paint a child brightly. The richer the color of the make-up, the more awkward the child's face looks. The girl will still have time for experiments, but the airiness of the childish image will not be able to return.
• Purchase different brushes as you teach your girl the art of applying makeup. The naturalness of the makeup depends on the correct shape of this object and its thickness.
• For a birthday or themed party, you can apply face painting to your face. The paints here are absolutely safe, they will not do any harm.
• Teach the girl that makeup, even if it is a simple concealer, must be washed off. You can't go to bed without washing.

To visualize what the makeup of an 11-year-old girl looks like, you can familiarize yourself with the following photo examples.

• An easy daytime option for a walk, light gray shadows do not attract attention, effectively emphasizing the look.

• Delicate and downright ephemeral makeup for a little girl.

• Beautiful face painting for a holiday party.

• Light festive make-up, complemented by an interesting hairstyle.

• Delicate makeup for a celebration.

For an overview of cosmetics at the age of 11, see the next video.