Makeup for 16/18 year olds?

[Gillian76]

I have 2 cousins to buy Christmas presents for.

Was thinking makeup.

Waht would be cool?

I think make up is a bit of a minefield to buy for others tbh, unless you know their specific brand or shade choice.

hard candy do really great 'young' colours and last for ages

Couldn't you get them some quality make-up brushes instead?

Make up brushes a good idea, Kathy.

Will look at hard candy too

Mac is good and you can buy online

Ruby and Millie - available at most Boots stores

hard candy is good, or urban decay. (are they the same?)

but think brushes are a good bet, if you are young you don't bother with decent quality brushes and they make such a difference.

make up brushes are good or mascara (something they wear often)

best brushes are from the Body Shop -

really? suprised at that they are not hugely expensive

actually mine are superdrug and am quite impressed

Brands-wise I'd go for Mac or Benefit - very funky but not cheap. I think you'd be super-cousin if you bought them anything from there though; or (much as I hate to say this) they'd probably be really pleased with vouchers to choose their own stuff.

Was in boots yesterday - they have ruby and millie make up bags in the gift section, really nice leather, think you get a couple of brushes and lip gloss and nail varnish in, they are about £25 and are included on the 3 for 2 gifts. Definatley would get my vote.

be never to busy to be beutiful.lush make up stuff is lovely.bit expensive imo but looks nice on dressing table.