Trying to figure out what beauty products your teen actually needs? With endless trends, viral products and complicated routines all over social media, knowing what to buy can feel like a minefield. The good news is that a teen beauty routine doesn’t need to be complicated. This back-to-school beauty guide brings together simple, useful and fun products across skincare, makeup, haircare and bodycare, so you can help them build a routine without having to scroll through TikTok yourself.
START WITH THE BASICS
A good routine starts with clean skin. POP Fresh Reset Face Wash is a gentle daily cleanser that removes dirt, makeup and impurities without leaving skin feeling stripped. For taking makeup off at the end of the day, the After Spa Make Up Remover Cloth makes light work of removing makeup while leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed.
When skin needs some extra hydration, Starskin DeepMelt Collagen Green Caviar is a 30-minute melting face mask that leaves the complexion looking plumper, smoother and more radiant. And every morning, Hello Sunday The Everyday One Face Moisturiser SPF 50 combines hydration with broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection.
For an evening wind-down, Delhicious Body Moon Moisture Rejuvenating Night Cream nourishes skin overnight with a blend of botanical oils, leaving it feeling soft and supple by morning.
BE PREPARED FOR BREAKOUTS
Spots are a normal part of being a teenager, so a few targeted products are useful to have around. grace & stella Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches help absorb impurities and visibly flatten spots, while salicylic acid and tea tree oil help target blemishes.
For lashes, gróa Lash Serum is a prostaglandin-free, peptide-powered formula designed to help lashes look longer, fuller and healthier with consistent use.
KEEP MAKEUP SIMPLE AND FUN
There’s no need for a complicated makeup routine. Morphe Hot Shot Blush Drops in Power Drip add a buildable flush of colour, while wet n wild CLOUD POUT Marshmallow Lip Mousse in Fluff You gives lips a soft-focus matte finish with a comfortable feel.
The Spectrum Pink Blending Sponge makes applying and blending makeup easy, with a precision tip for smaller areas and a rounded base for the rest of the face. To finish, The Beauty Crop Dewy Bounce Set & Seal Setting Mist helps keep makeup looking fresh, dewy and in place throughout the day.
And when lips need some extra TLC, Blistex Intensive Moisturiser helps replenish moisture and soothe dry, dehydrated lips.
MAKE SCHOOL MORNINGS EASIER
Hair can be another source of morning stress, so shortcuts are always welcome. Batiste Dry Shampoo Sensitive Scalp Fragrance Free absorbs excess oil and refreshes hair without fragrance, making it ideal for those rushed mornings.
For styling, Lee Stafford Grow Strong & Long Protein Treatment Styling Cream helps smooth and condition the mid-lengths and ends, while Lee Stafford Anti-Humidity Spray helps keep frizz and static under control.
AND DON’T FORGET THE FUN STUFF
Beauty shouldn’t feel like another piece of homework. DAISE Whippy Jelly Soap in Blissful Vanilla makes shower time more enjoyable with its fun, squishy texture and sweet scent, while b.fresh Squeeze the Day Skin Loving Body Wash gives the morning shower an energising boost with ginseng and citrus extracts.
THE LITTLE EXTRAS THEY’LL LOVE
Some of the best beauty products are the ones they’ll actually reach for every day. Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm in Strawberry is a handy multi-use balm for dry lips, cuticles and patches of dry skin.
And for a finishing touch before heading out, Isoscents Skin Fragrance in Raspberry Ripple adds a playful fruity scent with juicy berries, raspberry sorbet and soft white musk.
And for something that makes looking after skin a little more enjoyable, Arella Skin Gummies provide antioxidants, prebiotics, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc in delicious mixed berry-flavoured gummies, supporting healthy, radiant-looking skin from the inside out.
BEAUTY MADE A LITTLE EASIER
The best teen beauty routine isn’t necessarily the biggest one. It’s about having a few reliable essentials, discovering what they enjoy and giving them the freedom to experiment. With skincare, makeup, haircare, bodycare and fragrance all covered, this is a simple way to give a teen their own beauty stash, without having to work out what’s worth buying first. YOU CAN BUY OUR TEEN EDIT HERE.
