Make up for 8 year old

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My daughter is into make up and skincare. She doesn’t have a lot but gets my old things for example. I’m planning on getting her a few bits for Xmas. Some people seem to think she’s too young and she will end up growing up too fast. I am really laid back and don’t mind her wearing the odd bit of make up on a weekend for example.
AIBU to trust my own instincts and let her experiment and use make up?

I wouldn't

I think that if you have already made your decision, are comfortable with your decision and make that clear in your OP that it’s pointless asking.

I think a child under 13 wearing make-up
Is nasty

Your child, your choice but personally I hate seeing it. She'll grow up quickly enough and her skin doesn't need skincare.

I wouldn’t other than lipgloss/lip balms.

I would be very careful about skin care for young children - most of it is pretty harsh and not intended for children’s skin, you could end up ruining her skin before she’s even got started. Dressing up make up is fine at that age but I wouldn’t be doing it daily or for general wear.

YABU

Is that you Katie?

Nope. How would she even know about skincare, most are way too harsh for young skin.

Don’t trust your instincts on this one.

An 8 yo shouldn’t have or wear make-up imo. There’s absolutely no need for it and she should really have other interests and hobbies and not be even thinking of experimenting with make-up. It’s enough that you give her bits of what you don’t use herself, and even that is un-necessary. Children wearing make-up look ridiculous.

How exactly does an 8 year old get into skincare and makeup? I’d say let her be a kid but I think that ship has already sailed.

Too young. Dts are 15 now it was blanket no to anything but lip balm / floss and stick on nails until secondary. She doesn’t need skincare yet. Does she watch YT?

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Personally I wouldn’t. I have a 10 year old almost 11 and the only make up she wears is a Nivea lip balm (which is not make up really). What about just a face cream? My DD uses the child’s farm face cream, which is appropriate for their young skin.

I don't personally like children under about 13 wearing makeup in a 'serious' way. I think it is part of growing up to 'play' at getting done up etc but as a practise and trying it out thing not properly wearing it.

Depends on the type, purpose and quantity.

Basically, if it’s adding an extra 30 minutes to her morning routine with various layers, lotions and potions, then no it’s not appropriate. Not just because for age, but it could actively be damaging her skin.

If we’re talking moisturiser (with or without SPF) , a special cleansing soap ,some eye shadow to mess about with/experiment and lip balms then fair enough.

I’d usually say you are never too young to start a skincare regime but 8 years old is way too young. Mid teens when they start wearing makeup is fair enough because I never used to remove mine but at her age she shouldn’t be worrying about that, soap and water should be enough.

This is really sad. She’s so young. Let her act her age.

I have four daughters and they all wanted to experiment with make up at this age but I wouldn't encourage it. At around 10 they started to use gentle skincare and I do allow lipgloss for a party or a bit clear mascara which really does nothing. Maybe a bit blush. Not for school. The school recently sent out a reminder that make up wasn't appropriate for primary school so I'm guessing many are using it. It's your decision but I think you will find it a no from most.

What type of skincare is she using? I’ve never seen skincare manufactured for 8 year old skin. I’d imagine any skincare would be too harsh at that age

Fuck me. Make-up and skincare at 8?! Are you completely dense? She's a very little child.

I despair.

No way. It's parents colluding with grooming little girls to become good consumers.

I think 8 is too young for makeup.
Bubble bath, bath bombs and face paint are fine even children's nail varnish , nice soaps, shampoo, perfumed skin cream designed for children etc but makeup is a step too far in my opinion. She is just a little girl.

I’m you going to go against the grain. Here, I remember buying Constance Carroll make up at 8 years old (1983 so a long time ago). As long as she isn’t overinvested in her appearance and only uses very simple skincare, as others have said, I don’t see the problem