So your niece is 16 and busy with parties, proms and dare we say it – boys! She’s turning into a little lady… except for that crazy black eyeliner and too pink lip gloss. No worries, Auntie to the rescue!

Take your teenage niece to the beauty counter for some great lessons on makeup application. Let the beauty adviser guide her through each step while you make sure the steps are age-appropriate. Teenage girls don’t need full-on foundation, but concealer to hide a zit here and there may be ok.  This is also a great time to teach your niece about sun-protection and skincare with an SPF. She may not be thinking about skin damage now, but the sooner she takes care of her skin, the greater the chance of maintaining healthy skin.

What are your teenage beauty secrets?