DD Skin and make up

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DD is 15 and has acne (we're awaiting a referral for roaccatane) because of this she is really conscious of her skin so is uses lots of cover up and foundation and has started using bronzing powder. The thing is it looks awful and I think probably draws more attention to her skin. I'm really torn and not sure if I should mention it or just let her crack on and wait until she starts receiving medication (we've tried a lot so far and nothing has worked) and hopefully she'll go easier on the make up once she starts to feel more confident.

Honestly, the last thing I want to do is make her feel worse as I know she's struggles massively with her confidence due to her skin but also should it be telling her in case anyone else says something mean.

TIA

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I have been through this with my dd, she had roaccutaine and her skin is amazing. It takes time to work etc. However skin wise, I would let her do what she feels comfortable with for now. Its such a difficult time anyway and this makes it so much worse.
I felt so bad for my dd she had acne on her back and chest too.
I hope your dd gets to start tbis treatment soon.

Difficult one, I think I would try to subtly say something without embarrassing her, maybe buy her some concealer or good coverage foundation and just say you bought it as it supposed to be good coverage or something so you thought she'd like it? Not sure being subtle is my strong point

Say nothing.

Is there a MAC or similar counter near you, and can you afford for her to have a lesson from one of their make up artists and buy a few products.
If you can then it might save a lot of waste buying cheaper products and she will learn how to use them properly and be confident with applying make up?

Can't wait to get the referral through! I was thinking of treating her to some new make up and go to Mac or somewhere and they can advise her on what works with her colouring / skin but maybe you're right and I leave it for now. I'd hate knock her confidence more.

Ha - see my last message. That's exactly what I'd been thinking.

Just asked my dd what she would have wanted and she said she would rather be left to do what she wants, she knows how her skin looks you just need to support her.

I’ve had acne for years and I prefer tinted moisturiser (not foundation) and concealer. Def no bronzer, it will just highlight the bumps.

The key thing is to shade match the concealer really well which can be very difficult when you are already wearing makeup while shopping ( she won’t want to go to the shops bare faced I imagine).

When I had acne as a teenager I would have absolutely hated the idea of a make up counter. I couldn’t bear anyone seeing my naked skin let alone looking at it in close up. It had to be trying things at home, even though that could be hit and miss. But once I found the right product it was a godsend.

Revolution do a decent wand concealer in a good range of shades, it’s cheap, perhaps you could buy her a two or three shades that look about right and she could experiment at home? Or offer to?

I really rate the La Roche Posay Effaclar tinted moisturiser - Effaclar range is good for acne. Only comes in two shades. Maybe you could say it was recommended and would she like to try it?

Thank you. Some great advice

I would either leave her be or if she's got a birthday coming up ask her if she wants to go to a counter. She might not.

Also when she starts the treatment she might find she has to use something gentler on her skin anyway. I used a tinted moisturiser as its all my skin could handle. It can be tough psychology.

Roaccutane was permanently life changing for me it worked brilliantly and fairly quickly

As for your DD I would talk about my own make up and how it can look different in daylight to applying it at home something along those lines so not discussing her actual application

Maybe it's just me but I would have HATED going to a makeup counter when my skin was bad in my teens. And I don't see how it is necessary these days with YouTube. Lisa Eldridge has some good videos on covering acne but I'm not sure a 15 yr old would be interested in watching her kind of makeup.

If if were my DD I would ask her if she wanted any new skin care or makeup, if she wanted my help at all. And then I would then let her get on with it.

She's likely very aware herself that her makeup isn't great but is just trying anything she can to cover the spots. I wouldn't comment on it, I don't think it would really help her at all.

Would a private consult and first prescription be at all possible? Both my husband and I have a perk at work where we can access cashback for the dentist etc but I see that it covers half the cost of eg. A dermatology appointment. Might be worth investigating.

Thanks all, I’ve actually just added her to my private healthcare but I’m unsure if I can get her referred for an existing condition. It’s something I’m going to look into post Easter. The referral is taking ages.

If you can go privately for roaccurate I highly recommend you do. The GP referred my Dd, who’s 16, for roaccutane after trying everything else. That was in January and we received a letter yesterday to say there’s a 12 - 18 month waiting list! Luckily we did pay for a private dermatologist and she’s entering her 3rd month on roaccutane and her acne is massively improving. She’s stopped wearing makeup at home and wears considerably less when she goes out. She’s had no side effects except for dry lips which is easily manageable.

Wow, I had no idea there was such a long NHS waiting list. I’ll definitely contact my private healthcare provider after the bank holiday.