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Review a Makeup Product

Review a Makeup Product
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Test and review a makeup product by researching ingredients, comparing packaging and colors on paper, and writing an honest age appropriate evaluation.

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What you need
Adult supervision required, coloring materials such as crayons markers or colored pencils, cotton swabs, makeup product, mirror, paper, pencil, small bowl of water and soap

Step 1

Gather all your materials and place them on a clean table so everything is easy to reach.

Step 2

Find the ingredient list on the product and carefully copy the full list onto your paper.

Step 3

Ask an adult to help you look up any ingredient names you do not know and write a short safety note next to each one.

Step 4

With an adult present use a cotton swab to put a tiny dab of the product on the inside of your wrist and wait ten minutes to check for reactions.

Step 5

Write on your paper whether your skin felt normal itchy red or irritated after the patch test.

Step 6

Look closely at the product packaging and write one sentence about its color shape and what material it seems to be made from.

Step 7

Open and close the packaging several times and write one short note about how easy or hard it is to use.

Step 8

Use the product or a cotton swab to make at least three color swatches on your paper.

Step 9

Hold your swatch paper in daylight and then in room light to observe any color differences.

Step 10

Write one short sentence describing any color changes you noticed between the lights.

Step 11

Smell the product and write one short note about its scent and how strong it is.

Step 12

Write a short honest review that says what you liked what you did not like any safety notes about the ingredients packaging thoughts on value and a star rating out of five.

Step 13

Share your finished review and swatch picture on DIY.org.

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Help!?

If I don't have cotton swabs or swatch paper, what can I use instead?

If you don't have cotton swabs use a clean fingertip or a small disposable makeup sponge and for swatch paper use plain white printer paper or a note card so you can still make three color swatches and compare them in daylight and room light.

My patch test showed no reaction but the swatches look too faint; what should I do?

If swatches are faint, use the product directly or a fresh cotton swab to apply a slightly larger dab, let it dry fully on the paper, and check again in both daylight and room light as the instructions require to see true color differences.

How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?

For younger children have an adult read and copy the ingredient list, help with the wrist patch test and opening the packaging, while older kids can research each ingredient online, write detailed safety notes, and write a longer review with photos for DIY.org.

How can we enhance or personalize the review?

Extend the activity by comparing swatches and ingredient lists of two or three products side-by-side, photographing the swatch paper in daylight and room light, noting packaging material and recyclability, and adding a short video or extra photos when you post your review on DIY.org.

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Facts about cosmetics safety

✨ Shimmery makeup often contains mica, a natural mineral that gives sparkle; some brands use synthetic mica for ethical or safety reasons.

🧴 Ingredient lists use INCI names (long scientific/Latin terms), so comparing labels helps spot shared ingredients and surprises.

💄 Makeup has been used for thousands of years — ancient Egyptians wore eye paint more than 4,000 years ago.

📦 Many cosmetics show a period-after-opening (PAO) symbol — like "12M" — that tells you how many months it's safe to use after opening.

🔬 The European Union banned animal testing for many cosmetics and ingredients in 2013, so cruelty-free logos can be a helpful clue.

How do you guide a child to review a makeup product step by step?

Start by having your child read the ingredient list with your help and note anything unfamiliar. Compare packaging and label claims, then swatch colors on paper or a palette paper—don’t apply directly to the face. Observe texture, scent and how the color looks in daylight. Have them write a short, honest evaluation listing what they liked, disliked, and a simple rating. Finish by summarizing safety notes and whether they’d recommend the product.

What materials do I need for a child to test and review a makeup product?

You’ll need the makeup sample, plain white paper or disposable palette, notebook or review template, pens and colored pencils, a device or book to look up ingredients, cotton swabs, and makeup remover or wipes. Optional items: a magnifying glass to read small print, camera or phone for photos, labels for samples, and a small tray to keep products tidy. Always include hand sanitizer and a garbage bag for disposables.

What ages is this activity suitable for and how should it be adapted?

Ages 6–8: supervised, focus on colors and simple likes/dislikes with drawing and stickers. Ages 9–12: introduce basic ingredient research, packaging comparison and short written reviews with parent guidance. Ages 13+: encourage independent ingredient analysis, comparison charts and fuller written evaluations. Across all ages, avoid applying adult makeup to young skin—prefer paper swatches—and increase research depth as reading and critical-thinking skills grow.

What safety tips should parents follow when a child tests and reviews makeup?

Always supervise testing and avoid direct eye or lip application for young children. Prefer swatching on paper or a disposable palette; if skin testing, do a patch test on inner arm first. Check ingredient lists for known allergens and avoid expired products. Use clean applicators, don’t share samples, and discard contaminated items. Teach children to read age-appropriateness and warning labels, and keep first-aid supplies nearby for any irritation.
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