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Makeup Tips for RedheadsTHAT's THE QUESTION ! (Here's a few makeup tips just in case)
The beauty of red heads to me though is the wonderful variety of skin tones, hair shades, eye colors, .... For instance, just in my family:
What about YOU?
Is your skin oily, dry, sensitive? Once you know your skin type, then it's easier to set up a good daily skin care routine (plus know what cosmetics are best). This is an important step in having healthy skin. Cleansing each morning and evening, sun protection each morning, and good moisturizers are a must. Healthy skin is one of those basic makeup tips you may not even think about. (See my page link on general Skin Care Tips.
I suggest you do find makeup that is non-comedogenic (means it will not block pores or help cause pimples) and/or hypoallergenic (supposed to cause fewer allergic reactions). Mineral makeup is popular right now for these reasons, plus they have a natural sunscreen because of their ingredients, probably SPF15 or more. It's made by grinding naturally occurring minerals and should have no dyes, perfumes, or chemicals like standard makeup. Many dermatologists recommend it because it is a nice alternative for sensitive skin. It goes on lightly and provides a natural appearance, if applied correctly. Some beauty experts feel it's perfect for redheads for these reasons. It's worth checking out. (I use it even with my dry mature skin but must moisturize!)  Visit Sephora's MOST WANTED to see what's topping our hot charts!
Fair freckled skin can be challenging when searching for the right foundations and makeup colors.
BOTTOM LINE: You have to find skin products and cosmetics that work for YOUR specific skin and hair shades but you CAN find them. Visit makeup counters for free samples, makeup parties, to get trial samples if possible. Plus you can pick up some great makeup tips as well. Sometimes it just takes a LOT of experimentation to see what suits you, trying many different brands and shades. Not everyone agrees with another's choices either. One redhead's makeup may not work for another. Redheads in my family vary from brown eyes to blue eyes, darker red hair to very light red hair, very freckled to only a few freckles.
(1) FOUNDATION - used to even out your existing skin tone, not change it. And, you don’t HAVE to cover those gorgeous freckles you know! Embrace your pale skin features. Sheer foundations are a good choice for some gals. Makeup for sensitive skin is often preferred by women with fair skin. Whatever you choose should match your current skin tone and type. Many redheads prefer sheer foundations that look natural. The consensus seems to be that pink- or red-based foundations don’t make the most of your natural tone or look the best. Neutral or golden-based foundations are preferred but be careful not to go too orange. Depends on your skin undertones so you may have to just try them. Since fair skin has a higher skin cancer risk, a foundation with SPF 15 and above is a good idea.
(2) EYE MAKEUP – Daytime and nighttime looks can be SO different! Get an honest opinion from a friend or relative to see what looks best for the occasion and have fun trying different colors and shades. Unfortunately, this does cost money. One way is to get your hands on the tiny samples of products (Mary Kay and others have these) and also visit cosmetics counters, plus try your friends’ and relatives’ stuff. -- Eyeliner: Because some gingers have such light eyelashes they may seem nearly invisible, it helps a bit to use an eyeliner, preferably a more subtle light brown or dark brown. To me, using a very dark eyeliner like black is just too gothic and dramatic for the gentle earthy tones of redheads. -- Eyebrows: Again, many redheads have light eyebrows that can almost be transparent, although this is not always the case depending upon your hair shade. Brushing your brows with a stiff brow brush (even with a bit of auburn or neutral taupe soft powder brushed and blended in) can define them a bit. Some gals use a very light shade eyebrow pencil. Just be careful not to overdo it so you don’t end up looking like a red-haired version of Groucho Marx. -- Eye shadow: Most advice I’ve read says to shun pink and blue shades. I personally think it also depends on your eye color: brown, blue, green, hazel. You really should experiment with fun colors like the peaches, browns, emeralds, or shades of plum. It’s agreed that most redheads look great in the neutral tones. Some suggest honey, gold, bronzes, taupe, chestnut, russet, raisin, and bold bronzes. I also think blues, lilac, olive, and grays can look great.
(3) BLUSH: more natural and neutral palettes are worth trying, as they seem to go well. Some shades like toast or brick actually can look good by bringing out the ginger skin tone. Experiment with apricot and warm peachy shades, gold-based and gold corals. Warm earthy tones seem to flatter well and emphasize your natural tones. You just have to try some to see what works for you personally.
(4) LIPSTICKS: First, it’s a good idea to protect your lips with a product that has a sunscreen or sunblock. You’ll have to experiment with different shades to find what works, like most of us. Again, the neutral and natural shades look good but even deep lavenders and the correct red tones that are in the same color family as your hair can be striking. Lip GLOSSES are a big hit and really can emphasize your redhead traits. Sephora.com also has some fun lipsticks to try -- LipFusion Color Shine Micro-Sized Set
I tell my redhead daughters I think they look beautiful just as they are without makeup. They don’t believe me...But it’s true! YOU are beautiful inside and out because God made you. As one redhead gal put it, it's really about embracing and loving 
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HEY! The FUN part of being a girl is to try out makeup and experiment. 
-- MAKEUP TIP -- FIGURE OUT YOUR FACE'S SKIN TYPE!
So, WHAT AGE TO START WEARING MAKEUP?
TEEN MAKEUP -- 
I suggest you just make sure your hair color doesn’t have to COMPETE with the makeup or clash;
Of course what works for you depends on your:
-- Mascara: Again, because the lashes are often very light, choose a brownish shade. Look for a brand and applicator brush that doesn’t clump up but separates and defines the lashes you have. I personally feel that black mascara on a redhead is just too overpowering.
It’s really not ALL about the makeup....