When do you think it is appropriate for girls to start wearing make up?

I was allowed to start wearing make-up at 13 however I couldn't wear dark and loud colors. I received an allowance so I would purchase my own make-up. However at xmas and birthdays, if I asked for make-up, my parents didn't have a problem getting it for me. I have let my oldest daughter play with make-up since she was a young child however she has not asked to wear it yet. She will wear occassional lip gloss (she is 9 and wil be 10 in September). I have put make-up on her for dance recitals. I think that 13 is a good age to allow this to start if the child wants it however, clear boundaries need to be drawn so that the make-up doesn't get overwhelming.

It is difficult to make this decision. My 5 year old has make up at home that she can play with but she doesn't wear it out. I do occasionally put a bit of glitter on her for parties. I don't know if its a bad thing really as kids find ways of loking older or sneaking make up on if you dont' let them.

Hmm, difficult decision. My parents never told me that I couldnt wear makeup, and I almost never felt the need to. Still today at the age of 26 I hardly ever use any. i feel comfortable by just beein Me =) I think that as long as it is just alittle and not painted all over the face it is ok at the age of 13,. i am sure that most of her friends also are using it already since she obviously wants to start. there is nothing like pearpressure in that age =)