Older teen make-up - where to go please?

[pastaofplenty]

I'm not really into wearing make-up though I do wear some natural looking make-up for work (to stop myself looking washed out!) and am able to glam myself up as and when.

DD has never really shown an interest in wearing make-up and has avoided suggestions from her peers etc...

That is until now - she is now less reluctant to use make up but is worried that she may over-do it (as some of her friends do) She is also going to a wedding soon and wants to look good and "make an effort."

Being a bit of a novice myself I think the best think to do is go to a beauty counter and get some advice/tips etc.. I have done this in the past for myself and been pleased with the help and impartial advice on offer (this was with Bobbi Brown)

So can anyone recommend a good brand to suggest she goes to - bearing in mind that if she likes the results she may have a tendancy to "stick" with their products (has form for this - thanks Bravissimo!) and I don't want to her to bankrupt herself!

She's 17 and pretty "indie" if that helps.

My daughters use MAC, it is pricier than 17 or other 'teen' brands but the quality and range are excellent plus they offer great advice and customer service. I would also recommend Urban Decay or Lime Crime if she wants high pigment content. In my experience, cheap cosmetics tend to be false economy.

Yep to BB. Dd had Hers done for prom and it was lovely.
She likes MUA from super drug, excellent quality, their palettes are dupes for urban decay, and definitely won't break the bank. Also recommend Pinterest for "looks" and techniques.

My DDs use a mix Urban decay naked palettes, collection concealer, Sleek contour/highlight/blush and often Bodyshop or Maybelline mascara all gleaned from Youtube videos.
However they both love Mac and have had Mac lessons as presents. You pay a certain amount and they do one side of your face and you do the other (I think) the cash is then refundable on any purchase.

My dd likes Urban Decay. She won't use MAC as they aren't cruelty-free.

Daughter using bare minerals expensive but doesn't irrate her sensitive skin.

Revolution & MUA do some really nice eyeshadow palettes.
Topshop have a really good make up line.
I disagree that high end make up is worth the price. There are a few bits I have but on the whole I have high street dupes for everything that are just as good.
If she has good skin I would suggest a BB cream as opposed to a heavy foundation. You should go to a large boots with her and test some products and see what agrees with her skin. I break out with heavy foundation.
Youtube has tonnes of beauty 'gurus' on it offering advice on products and show others how to apply make up. Just search what sort of look your after, such as 'everyday basic make up'.

MUA do some brilliant nude eyeshadow palettes, but she should invest in an eyelid primer (urban decays is good). With a good primer you can then stock up on mega cheap eyeshadows and they look brilliant.
Boots 17 counter will test her skin colour and then tell her the colours that will compliment her skin, so she could choose from the natural end, or go all out for a dramatic look.
MAC do a makeover which I think is £30 and you take 3 things home with you? Their stuff isn't the cheapest but you get what you pay for and it lasts ages.
Does she know what her skin tone is? Cool or warm? Knowing is key to figuring out what colours and tones you can get away with.

My 19 year old rates the Collection (think that's what it's called) cheapo black gel eyeliners - says they are better than all of the more expensive ones she's tried.

She also raves about the MUA Naked dupe.

She's using the Boots Botanics BB cream at the moment, and says she really likes it.

Benefit mascara, but the Max Factor ones are good.

DD uses benefit, not the cheapest, but it doesn't irritate her skin, the colours are lovely, and she never (although she sometimes does trowel it on) looks caked. The girls at the counters are lovely and give her free makeup and skincare lessons, are generous with their samples and are generally fabulous with her. She is a very good customer of course .

Thanks everyone - she really has no idea of anything and is acomplete novice as regards what will suit her, skin tones etc..

She has never worn make up and to be honest the idea of watching a tutorial on YouTube would bore her rigid - that's why I'm thinking of going to a dept store for advice.

She has nil inteerest in "beauty" but at the same time feels it is something she wants to get a grip of - if that makes sense.

I think the MAC personal tuitorial might be up her street and I have never heard of Urban Decay (showing my age!) so will look out to see if our local counters have demos etc..

Thanks so much - got something to work on now.

DD likes Mac too - expensive though.

if she's not that 'into' the idea, I'd be tempted to just get some of the Sleek or MUA stuff in Superdrug first, and just let her have a play with it.

Thanks Remus - I thinking "playing around" is beyond her.
She really has no idea and that's why I think some sort of tuitorial or demo in person may be best. It's hard to believe that she's got to 17 without even wanting to experiment but I guess that's just the way she is. Even I remember doing the hair-dye, highlights (lemon juice and a sunny day :)), make-up route in my teens - but no she has just not even gone there!
She's like a "mature" 11 year old in that respect - she has seen her friends wear make up and is happy to comment on whether someone looks good or "too made-up" but has never tried to put her own make-up on (she has access to mine), buy her own or experiment.
By the way please don't think I am pushing her to try using make-up - this is her own choice (just left it l bit ater than most). The wedding has been the impetus followed by looming university start in autumn.

Urban Decay are very good; although I'm a big fan of MAC their product range is SO VAST it can be pretty daunting. UD have a smaller selection with a very good range of palettes (both for eye shadows and face powders), foundations and puppies, as well as fab eyeliners and mascara. When she whips out one of those Naked eyeshadow palettes in halls the other girls will know she's serious

She'll need a decent set of brushes too- I would recommend a set from ZOEVA, you can get them via Beauty Bay and they're getting rave reviews from the gazillion beauty blogs I read. I have a few and I'd say they're similar quality to MAC but half the price. A starter kit like this will cost you c. £50 and it'll get her started with some decent tools.

"foundations and puppies"?! What the hell. I obviously meant "lippies".

Ha! I think she'd prefer puppies :)