How can I convince my daughter (20 yrs old) she wears too much mascara?

Question

My wife and sons and I all think it's too heavy; we've all said something to her, but she likes it 8-(

Is there ANYTHING we can say, or will she have to figure it out herself?

Answer 1

Just deal with it. If she likes it she likes it and you can't stop her anymore I mean she's 20 ! You just have to start being used to it.  

Answer 2

First of all, maybe she just wants a really dramatic look.

But if you think it is a matter of her not knowing how to properly apply the makeup - or not knowing when enough is enough - Try showing her how models and makeup ads show their products.  Generally, they don't glop it on.  

Answer 3

try to get her to watch snog, marry or avoid its a make under show thats tells women that natural beauty is better than to much make up.  

Answer 4

Tell her that shes beautiful without makeup and looking fake.

I don't really think there is anything to say to her.. she will figure out herself in time. Why not suggest getting her eyelashes tinted at a salon that makes them look darker but not fake! =]

Best of luck!!

-Lora.

Answer 5

She is 20 and ur not the boss anymore

Answer 6

You can convince your  daughter by telling her that the mascara is to heavy and that she looks out of place,and looks the odd one out,in a crowd of girls of her own age,You keep on at her until she gives up and stop doing it,and gets to normal again.

Answer 7

She's 20 years old, let your figure it out herself, to be honest the only way she will listen is if strangers say something to her,  thats what made me listen and im 18.

Answer 8

You need to find one of her male friends who will tell her this.

Answer 9

Shes 20 so that automatically makes you wrong.  Give her time, she'll out grow it.  In the meantime, just make it a point not to be seen in public with her =P

Answer 10

trust me, she'll NEVER figure it out herself. she belives her mascara is okay. just tell her that she has SO much mascara on that it looks like she has 5 lashes. that usually dose it.

Answer 11

Wow... no offence, but you should butt out. She's not your little girl anymore and she can choose how she wants to represent herself.  

Answer 12

shell probably just do what she wants no matter what you say. being 20 myself, i know if my parents said something about my makeup i probably wouldnt listen at all. if she wears a lot, then thats how she likes it!  

Answer 13

tell her that her lashes will fall off if she continues

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Answer 14

No, she likes it. She is old enough to make her own decisions.. leave her alone.  

Answer 15

shes 20. let her make her own choices

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Answer 16

if she likes wearing heavy mascara as a part of her personal style, just let her...

1.  You might want to take her to get a professional makeover (at the mall).. let her see how they do her make up and she may just fall in love and realize she like's the more natural way better.

2.. Take a picture of her in direct daylight, she may think she looks crazy

Of course don't tell her what your agenda is.

Hope this helps;-)

Answer 17

You can try to tell her, but then she will resent you guys for judging her.  She'll probably have to figure it out herself...and she will...all it takes is one night falling asleep in all that mascara and seeing yourself in the mirror the next morning.

Answer 18

if she likes it let her wear it stupid!

she can wear as much mascara as she wants  

Answer 19

I wonder what the underlining reason is? (covering up something, defiance, peer influence, idol worship, free mascara, ...) Once one knows the reason, that may help the change.

But hey, she's 20, go about your life I'd say??  

Answer 20

Your daughter is 20 now, meaning she is a grown adult capable of making her own decisions and deciding how she wants to present herself to the public world. You can't change the way she looks, especially if she likes the way she looks. And as a parent you shouldn't feel obligated to change her ways, of course we all know she's not going to do just that unless she wants to herself.

You can subtly hint to her that she's wearing too much makeup. For example if you see someone on television or in the magazines wearing far too much makeup to your liking you can hint to your daughter that "this woman is wearing far too much makeup, it's completely taking away from her natural beauty." This way you can be somewhat of an influence in the way she thinks, this approach may open her eyes out a little more.

Other than that, I hate to tell you but it's in no business to try to convince your daughter to look a certain way at this point in her life.  Like I mentioned before she's old enough to decide for herself. And if you think about it it's not like she's doing anyone any harm now is she?

Answer 21

Tell her she looks tough.

No girl wants to look tough.

Answer 22

SHE WILL GROW OUT OF IT PROBABLY

Answer 23

Even after telling her if she does not listen then I will let it go... When any of friends tell her the same thing then she will realise what you meant... kids generally have tendency to take outsiders consideration more than family.. Do not worry much...  

Answer 24

She is twenty let her have her freedom she can do what she want to if she is making a fool out her self let her lear by herself  

Answer 25

Find a really hot guy her age and set her up on a date with him.  Have him tell her how gaudy her make up looks when they are out and that he really doesn't like that in a girl.  Maybe she'll understand then...maybe.

Answer 26

maybe something like mascara ruins your lashes and they will fall off when your older haha

Answer 27

im sorry to say this but through all her childhood years she has been told around by adult not that she finally is one she is liable to make her own decisons, but thats very good that yous still care, you are a true loving parent. dont worry she might grow out of it, or give her little hints about mascara.

hope i helped

good luck  

Answer 28

there is nothing you can say about her mascara, if she likes it, then she will keep wearing it, but wen she does figure it out for herself , she will wear less

Answer 29

shes 20..let her be. shes old enough to know what she wants for herself and i guess she'll have to realize on her own she looks too overdone. maybe she'll end up going thru a lighter phase but theres really nothing u can do if uve already told her u dont like it.

Answer 30

Hold a picture of a Raccoon up to her face, and tell her she looks like that!

I hate when gals where too much mascara... sooooo not attractive...

(show her my answer!!!!)

Take Care,

DK

Answer 31

Send her to get an Islamic education about wearing mascara.  Mascara violates the teaching of the prophet Roy.