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Anonymous wrote:She’s 14. Why concealer? She is likely watching too much Instagram/social media stuff. If she has blemishes or acne she wants to cover- address skin care and get her to a dermatologist. Otherwise she doesn’t need concealer and I’d be probing what media she is consuming

Nobody asked you to weigh in on whether or not it's a good idea. This is a very common interest at 14. He asked for help on where to start. Butt out.

No, concealer isn’t a common interest at 14. It’s simply pushed my influencers to make money. There is zero functional purpose

I guarantee you we all used concealer when I was 14 in the 1990s, decades before influencers existed.

Seriously. Not saying it isn't pushed by influencers—that part is true of just about everything these days—but girls have wanted to hide their pimples forever. And companies have been making money off those insecurities forever.

And yes, of course there's no "functional" purpose in concealer (unless it purports to have acne-clearing ingredients in it); but it sure does help your self-confidence.

Nobody wants to be in front of the class, or talking someone they want to impress, and feel like all anyone is looking at is that giant, painful, red zit on your forehead. I had pretty good skin for a teenager, but I still have vivid memories of what that felt like in middle school.

I do agree with the PPs who said teens are more likely to be using the patches now, though. I don't know about online, but I see them a lot in real life. So if OP's daughter is asking for concealer instead of patches, it's probably not because she's watching too many makeup tutorials, or just wants to follow the trends.

It's more likely she just saw concealer in a drugstore or something, and thought it might help to hide those big red blotches. Or, hey—maybe a friend's clueless GenX/Millenial mom bought her daughter some, and now OP's DD wants to try it.

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Anonymous wrote:She’s 14. Why concealer? She is likely watching too much Instagram/social media stuff. If she has blemishes or acne she wants to cover- address skin care and get her to a dermatologist. Otherwise she doesn’t need concealer and I’d be probing what media she is consuming

Nobody asked you to weigh in on whether or not it's a good idea. This is a very common interest at 14. He asked for help on where to start. Butt out.

No, concealer isn’t a common interest at 14. It’s simply pushed my influencers to make money. There is zero functional purpose

I guarantee you we all used concealer when I was 14 in the 1990s, decades before influencers existed.

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Anonymous wrote:She’s 14. Why concealer? She is likely watching too much Instagram/social media stuff. If she has blemishes or acne she wants to cover- address skin care and get her to a dermatologist. Otherwise she doesn’t need concealer and I’d be probing what media she is consuming

Nobody asked you to weigh in on whether or not it's a good idea. This is a very common interest at 14. He asked for help on where to start. Butt out.

No, concealer isn’t a common interest at 14. It’s simply pushed my influencers to make money. There is zero functional purpose

I’m 53 and was using concealer at 14 which I would have needed even if I were going to the dermatologist for help with blemishes. Stop it.

Again, 14 yr olds aren’t using this on pimples- and if that were what OP’s daughter wanted it for she wouldn’t be unsure “how to use it.” Teens now aren’t using makeup over pimples like you did 40 yrs ago. They use pimples patches that not only cover them, but heal them. Teens are using concealer to get the perfect looking bright undereye. THAT is what is wanting it for (thanks influencers) and why she needs to be taught how to use it.

So?

What's wrong with using concealer to brighten your under-eyes? A little make up at 14 is fine. At 14 (in the 90's) I was wearing concealer, blush, lip gloss, and mascara. It's normal.

+1 I actually think it looks good. When I was growing up, my mother wouldn’t let me wear makeup at all in high school. My self confidence was in the toilet as a result. Let the girls first in with their peers.

This should say “fit”

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Anonymous wrote:She’s 14. Why concealer? She is likely watching too much Instagram/social media stuff. If she has blemishes or acne she wants to cover- address skin care and get her to a dermatologist. Otherwise she doesn’t need concealer and I’d be probing what media she is consuming

Nobody asked you to weigh in on whether or not it's a good idea. This is a very common interest at 14. He asked for help on where to start. Butt out.

No, concealer isn’t a common interest at 14. It’s simply pushed my influencers to make money. There is zero functional purpose

I’m 53 and was using concealer at 14 which I would have needed even if I were going to the dermatologist for help with blemishes. Stop it.

Again, 14 yr olds aren’t using this on pimples- and if that were what OP’s daughter wanted it for she wouldn’t be unsure “how to use it.” Teens now aren’t using makeup over pimples like you did 40 yrs ago. They use pimples patches that not only cover them, but heal them. Teens are using concealer to get the perfect looking bright undereye. THAT is what is wanting it for (thanks influencers) and why she needs to be taught how to use it.

So?

What's wrong with using concealer to brighten your under-eyes? A little make up at 14 is fine. At 14 (in the 90's) I was wearing concealer, blush, lip gloss, and mascara. It's normal.

+1 I actually think it looks good. When I was growing up, my mother wouldn’t let me wear makeup at all in high school. My self confidence was in the toilet as a result. Let the girls first in with their peers.

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Anonymous wrote:She’s 14. Why concealer? She is likely watching too much Instagram/social media stuff. If she has blemishes or acne she wants to cover- address skin care and get her to a dermatologist. Otherwise she doesn’t need concealer and I’d be probing what media she is consuming

Nobody asked you to weigh in on whether or not it's a good idea. This is a very common interest at 14. He asked for help on where to start. Butt out.

No, concealer isn’t a common interest at 14. It’s simply pushed my influencers to make money. There is zero functional purpose

I’m 53 and was using concealer at 14 which I would have needed even if I were going to the dermatologist for help with blemishes. Stop it.

Again, 14 yr olds aren’t using this on pimples- and if that were what OP’s daughter wanted it for she wouldn’t be unsure “how to use it.” Teens now aren’t using makeup over pimples like you did 40 yrs ago. They use pimples patches that not only cover them, but heal them. Teens are using concealer to get the perfect looking bright undereye. THAT is what is wanting it for (thanks influencers) and why she needs to be taught how to use it.

So?

What's wrong with using concealer to brighten your under-eyes? A little make up at 14 is fine. At 14 (in the 90's) I was wearing concealer, blush, lip gloss, and mascara. It's normal.

Anonymous wrote:NP with a new recc: take her to Glossier in Georgetown. Its a great "young" line that makes very dewy, low coverage, low stakes products. She won't look caked, and their concealer is excellent and buildable. They also have other fun stuff in there. The "kids" love it (and so do I!}

I’m one of the posters who recommended Ulta or Sephora. My teen daughter loves this place and I don’t wear makeup. I find it overwhelming, intimidating and confusing every time we go. I would NOT suggest it for a first time makeup young girl and dad.

I'm another single dad who faced similar challenges. My daughter enjoyed her monthly ipsy subscription. They sent samples of many products and my daughter really enjoyed the exposure to a variety of products. It let her educate herself on her own. I will differ to the ladies on this thread but that might be a way for her to get exposure to makeup and beauty projects as well as experiencing the excitement of trying something new at her own pace.

This one is great it helps the acne as well as hides it.

https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Skinclearing-Blemish-Concealer-Light/dp/B003FBTX54

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Anonymous wrote:She’s 14. Why concealer? She is likely watching too much Instagram/social media stuff. If she has blemishes or acne she wants to cover- address skin care and get her to a dermatologist. Otherwise she doesn’t need concealer and I’d be probing what media she is consuming

Nobody asked you to weigh in on whether or not it's a good idea. This is a very common interest at 14. He asked for help on where to start. Butt out.

No, concealer isn’t a common interest at 14. It’s simply pushed my influencers to make money. There is zero functional purpose

Yes, it is. I don't even have a girl and I know it's perfectly normal. Go away.

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Anonymous wrote:She’s 14. Why concealer? She is likely watching too much Instagram/social media stuff. If she has blemishes or acne she wants to cover- address skin care and get her to a dermatologist. Otherwise she doesn’t need concealer and I’d be probing what media she is consuming

Nobody asked you to weigh in on whether or not it's a good idea. This is a very common interest at 14. He asked for help on where to start. Butt out.

No, concealer isn’t a common interest at 14. It’s simply pushed my influencers to make money. There is zero functional purpose

I’m 53 and was using concealer at 14 which I would have needed even if I were going to the dermatologist for help with blemishes. Stop it.

Again, 14 yr olds aren’t using this on pimples- and if that were what OP’s daughter wanted it for she wouldn’t be unsure “how to use it.” Teens now aren’t using makeup over pimples like you did 40 yrs ago. They use pimples patches that not only cover them, but heal them. Teens are using concealer to get the perfect looking bright undereye. THAT is what is wanting it for (thanks influencers) and why she needs to be taught how to use it.

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Anonymous wrote:She’s 14. Why concealer? She is likely watching too much Instagram/social media stuff. If she has blemishes or acne she wants to cover- address skin care and get her to a dermatologist. Otherwise she doesn’t need concealer and I’d be probing what media she is consuming

Nobody asked you to weigh in on whether or not it's a good idea. This is a very common interest at 14. He asked for help on where to start. Butt out.

No, concealer isn’t a common interest at 14. It’s simply pushed my influencers to make money. There is zero functional purpose

I’m 53 and was using concealer at 14 which I would have needed even if I were going to the dermatologist for help with blemishes. Stop it.

Anonymous wrote:People who wear make up, NEED make up.

It weighs down the skin and causes it to sag.

Buy her those little stickers that dry up acne that’s all she needs at this age

Total and utter BS. Makeup doesn't let make your skin sag FFS.

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Anonymous wrote:She’s 14. Why concealer? She is likely watching too much Instagram/social media stuff. If she has blemishes or acne she wants to cover- address skin care and get her to a dermatologist. Otherwise she doesn’t need concealer and I’d be probing what media she is consuming

Nobody asked you to weigh in on whether or not it's a good idea. This is a very common interest at 14. He asked for help on where to start. Butt out.

No, concealer isn’t a common interest at 14. It’s simply pushed my influencers to make money. There is zero functional purpose

Yes, it is. I don't even have a girl and I know it's perfectly normal. Go away.

Another for Sephora

NP with a new recc: take her to Glossier in Georgetown. Its a great "young" line that makes very dewy, low coverage, low stakes products. She won't look caked, and their concealer is excellent and buildable. They also have other fun stuff in there. The "kids" love it (and so do I!}