To think kids experimenting with makeup is normal?

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DD 7 has some of my old makeup- she plays with it at home- puts lipstick on etc. I wouldn’t let her go out in it but I am totally fine with it at home- I used to do the same with my mums old makeup.
She’s had a friend round & when the Dad came to collect, he made it clear he was totally horrified & disapproved- his DD hadn’t put any on tho.

Aibu to think it’s normal for kids to experiment with makeup or am I totally wrong on this?

I think this is pretty normal. My mum used to do Avon when I was little and I often used to get her free sample lipsticks and try them out on my sister, myself and my dollies :D

When I was about 11 I joined the local Am Dram as well and we were expected to wear eye makeup and lipstick. I didn't wear it to school though, it was only for performances.

These days I wear very minimal makeup, I've never been a "heavy user" so to speak. In particular I've not often worn foundation which I think tends to be the worst for causing skin problems. I only put it on now if I'm having a rosacea attack immediately before something like a meeting.

My 4 year old loves to smear my eyeshadow on his face

I'd rather he didn't but only because I don't want his dirty little fingers ruining them!

RainbowKnickers
Interesting point about nail polish. Fingers aren't sexualised, are they? I've never heard a bloke say "Corrr, look at the nails on that" :D To me, nail polish is more of an "accessory" rather than subconsciously trying to appear more attractive to the opposite sex.

I have a UV lamp and do my own manicures at home and I've not one time had a compliment on my nails from a straight man - but plenty from women! And I'm the same, if I notice a cashier/barista/waiter etc with great nails then I'll always say "Oooh I love your nails!" Whereas I don't think I've ever told a woman "Oooh I love your lipstick" unless they were specifically asking for feedback.

@furiousvexation
That was a huge ‘should I shouldn’t I’ when she asked if she could be my nail polish twin
My mother was having a fit claiming I was sexualising her and my dad laughed and said that was bullshit
I agree with you and the amount of people telling her that she had pretty nails was unreal-the same people would have looked at me oddly if she had a full face of slap on
She was just happy she had pink nails

Although I don’t wear lots of makeup, I don’t like the belief that wearing makeup means you’re not a feminist or not wearing makeup makes you more virtuous. It doesn’t.

I quickly corrected a male friend of mine who told DD that men prefer women without makeup and to look natural. He thought he was earning virtue signalling points with me and his wife but I told her she should not factor in men when deciding to wear make up or not. I’m aware girls and not boys are obviously socialised to wear make up (excluding the 80s) but just because the media pushes it, doesn’t mean it’s all wrong. I know I look better and more awake with mascara on and some tinted moisturiser. DH doesn’t care either way but I like to wear it.

I like wearing minimal makeup most days, some light lipstick and mascara. If I’m going out for the evening I’ll wear more. I don’t think not wearing makeup would make me a better woman or wearing more would mean I’m letting down feminists.

DD is too young to wear it outside of the house and to be honest doesn’t even really wear it for play but when she’s a teenager I’m not going to freak out that I’ve let down womanhood because she’s decided to cake herself in badly matched foundation to go to the prom.

To me, when it is just for indoors, it is part of playing and exploring the world.

My 5 year old DS loves playing around with all my brushes and attempting to apply all sorts of make up. He is just imitating what he sees me do every day.

My 2 year old DS likes me stoking his face with my makeup brushes as they're soft and if he wants to try some of my makeup on when a bit older fine. I love wearing makeup when I have the time but do it for me not anyone else (my DH prefers me without). I also lent my 3 year old DN some sparkly nail polish to wear on holiday and she insisted DBIL put it on to as 'it's so pretty'!

Completely normal. I do check with other parents before letting their DC play with it though, But as his DD didn't have any on he was being extremely rude and judgy.

I was never allowed to play with makeup though and my Dad still shudders if I have my nails done.
According to him, Only whores wore nail polish

My dd is 9 and I wear make up every day...she never tries it on. She's quite uninterested. I used to try my mum's make up...yes, it's normal. However, I wouldn't allow a visiting child on a play date try out make up...that's quite wrong. They could have sensitive skin or allergies. There could be hygiene issues with them using your things...ie coldsores or eye infections and you have no idea the other parents views about this.

Sorry totally missed the part where you said his dd didn't have any on