It seems like it was just yesterday, that my big girl was a baby yet here we are celebrating her 15th birthday.

It is a tradition in my country, the Dominican Republic, to celebrate this age in a big way.

Quinceañera is a celebration of a young girl coming of age and recognizes her journey from childhood to maturity.

However, my daughter wants to go the American route and celebrate her 16th birthday instead.

While still trying to stick to part of my traditions, I decided to teach her how to wear makeup.

What’s an Age-Appropriate Makeup Routine for Teens

The key when creating a makeup routine for a teen is to make it simple and age appropriate.

First of all, it’s essential to establish a healthy skincare routine.

Another rule is that they should still look like themselves.

I don’t know what makes me cringe more than an overly done tween/teen face.

A teens makeup routine should consist of about 5-7 products.

Example: Tinted moisturizer, concealer, setting powder, blush, highlighter, and mascara.

Very similar to this no foundation look HERE.

Above all my advice is to make it fun and take this opportunity to bond with your teen.

What’s Different Between Teen and Adult Makeup

The priorities of the two are usually different as well as the budget.

For example, I like to use makeup to look more youthful and fresh while a teen wants a matte shine-free finish.

Another is in the brands that appeal to teens in contrast to adults.

Probably the above is the main contrast between the two as well as the amount of makeup I use.

My Go-To Makeup Look In Contrast to My Daughters

I decided to record my go-to routine versus her current makeup routine to compare the two.

Because she is still new to applying makeup we have been practicing different techniques to see which one is her favorite.

Let me know what you guys think of our routine in the comment section below.

List Of Makeup Products I Used

  1. Tatcha ‘Silk Canvas Protective‘ Primer
  2. Guerlain ‘L’Or Radience Primer’
  3. Armani ‘Luminous Silk’ Foundation Shade 7.5
  4. Nars ‘Radiant Creamy Concealer’ Shade Biscuit
  5. Laura Mercier ‘Translucent Loose Setting Powder‘
  6. Laura Mercier ‘Glow Brush‘
  7. Eye Basics – Laura Mercier
  8. Nars Atomic Blonde (Sold Out) Similar HERE
  9. Lilly Lashes Lash Curler
  10. Benefit Roller Lashes
  11. Urban Decay ‘B6 Vitamin-Infused Complexion Spray‘
  12. Charlotte Tilbury ‘Lip Cheat Lip Liner‘ in Iconic Nude
  13. Ardell ‘Lash Studio Effects‘ Demi Wispies
  14. Tarte ‘Amazonian Clay 12-Hour’ Blush in Rosey Nude
  15. Charlotte Tilbury ‘Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Duo‘
  16. Charlotte Tilbury ‘Matte Revolution Lipstick’ in Pillow Talk

List Of Makeup Products Gabi Used

makeup must have
  1. Benefit ‘the Poreffesional‘ primer
  2. e.l.f Cosmetics ‘Flawless Foundation’ Shade: Cashew
  3. e.l.f. ‘16HR Camo Concealer‘ Shade: Medium Beige
  4. Colourpop ‘No filter’ loose setting powder in translucent
  5. MAC Cosmetics ‘Mineralize Skinfinish Natural’in Give Me Sun! 
  6. MAC Cosmetics ‘Mineralize Blush‘ in Warm Soul
  7. Revlon ‘Volumazing’ Mascara
  8. Carmex ‘Classic Lip Balm‘ tube