Be sure to keep the skin care steps simple: a gentle cleanser; a light, hydrating moisturizer, and an SPF product. An SPF product is important to prevent later signs of early aging. Teenagers need to be taught that tanning today will lead to damage or, worse yet, skin cancer later!

CONCEALER
A concealer can be a teenager's best friend if they have breakouts or blemishes. It will help to camouflage dark circles and blemishes on the face. Be sure to choose a concealer shade that matches their skin tone as too light of a shade or too dark of a shade creates a raccoon look. Be sure to tap, not rub, the product on the skin. A yellow-based concealer will help to lighten under the eyes if dark shadows are present.

FOUNDATION
A tinted moisturizer or BB cream with SPF is perfect for teenagers. These products will keep the application simple with two steps in one product: SPF and light coverage. Next, apply a light powder foundation with a clean puff or brush. Regular foundations can be heavy, which can either look like a mask or create a dirty appearance. An older look with an odd skin tone is often the result. Teenagers should only be using products that highlight their natural beauty!

POWDER
This product is best for skin that is oily. Powder is not necessary otherwise for young skin as it only covers their natural glow. Clients should use powder mainly in the T-zone and apply it with a large, fluffy brush for the softest application. Keep separate brushes for each product used in the makeup
application. For example, if a foundation brush is used with foundation, do not use the same brush for the powder application.

EYES
Eye Pencil – Be sure to keep the eyes soft and natural. Using a soft brown eye pencil, line the top and bottom of the eyelash line. Lift the outer corner slightly to help open the eyes more and blend the lines for a blurred look.

Eyeshadow – Use a medium-to-dark powder eyeshadow shade for the crease of the eyelid and blend it in well. Then, use a light-to-medium tone powder eyeshadow on the eyebrow bone and eyelid area.

Mascara – Use a brown or black-brown mascara on both the top and bottom eyelashes. Only one coat is needed for a softer look. Professionals should be careful of clumping; separate the client's eyelashes and never use old mascara. This product should be thrown out after two to three months.

LIPS
Use a light, soft, neutral-tinted lip balm or lip gloss for a nice, polished finish. First, fill in the center and then move from the outer corner to the center.

BLUSH
Keep the blush color soft with a matte finish to avoid an outrageous look. A medium, fluffy brush should be used for this application and professionals should avoid going lower than the cheek bone or creating a circle of color. Use a light hand in order to create a realistic look.