My 11-year-old daughter is obsessed with beauty products

Dec 4, 2018 12 Comments

Any birthday money or allowance she gets is all used on products from Sephora, Ulta, Target, you name it. She loves to watch makeup tutorials on YouTube. Is this normal for girls this age? I'm ok with her using makeup as long as it's not too bold, but I'm a bit concerned about how quickly she's becoming conscious about appearance and whether she needs so many products. Single dad here who needs some advice.

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    • Apple / Ops
      crumbersum

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      crumbersum
      I married a person who rarely wears makeup. Not all men need their women to use appearance crutches.

      Ok, that’s a bit harsh. Lots of women like to wear makeup and they should do whatever makes them happy.
      Dec 4, 2018
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    julB03

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    julB03
    No this is not ok, you should make her wear a burka.
    Dec 4, 2018 1
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    Iron Hide

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    She is doing it for the attention of boys. You need to get it under control before it goes south.
    Dec 4, 2018 0
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    lahsldhk

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    lahsldhk
    I'm a mom and one thing my mom taught me since I remember was to be neat and clean but for my own health, not for what others think about me. I rarely wear make up, because I'm very satisfied with my look (I'm looking very average, nothing special). I remember even when I was a teenager, if I felt needy for attention, the first thing that used to come to my mind was to show my brain and the way I think/interact, not the way I look. I think if you can help her understand the value of being intellectual over the value of how you look, it'll help her in the long run with self-esteem and confidence.
    Dec 4, 2018 1
  • I may have projected when I wrote the original post so I'll try to clarify: It's me who is concerned about the topic of appearances. It doesn't seem that she has any insecurities or unhealthy perceptions about the way she looks. She just enjoys buying makeup and using makeup. She even spends weekends making her own products. I want to encourage her interests but I am worried that this has the potential to transform into something negative. I am also unsure about how far I should let her take this at her current age.
    Dec 5, 2018 1
    • Amazon / Mktg
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      peeper_o.o
      As a lover of makeup, I can tell you that I do my makeup because I enjoy doing it.... it’s not for anyone else except for me and it’s my own form of creativity and self care. I think you should be happy that she has found a hobby that she is passionate about, that she understands self love, and that she is exploring something healthy.

      As a note, wearing makeup is not damaging to your skin if you’re practicing a good skin regiment. If this is an actual concern, instead of stopping her from something that makes her happy, I would recommend taking her for a dermatologist consult.
      Jan 2, 2019