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Your child will always look perfect au naturale to you. But, at a certain age, she (and her ever-important peers) might be drawn to makeup. Some parents are strict when it comes to cosmetics, while others are more open to it — especially if a tastefully done "face" boosts a teen's self-esteem.

Q: At what age should children be allowed to wear makeup to school?

14% 

Age 10-11

42% 

Age 12-13

40% 

Age 14-15

4% 

Age 16 or older

1238 Total votes cast.

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