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Teens today have more access to makeup than ever before. Instead of counting themselves lucky if their local mall has a M.A.C store, the internet, Instagram, and TikTok make it easy for them to shop new makeup brands as soon as they launch. Not only that, but celebrity beauty influencers model how to apply the newest brow gel, eyeliner, or creamy blush for free in detailed ASMR-y videos. Despite all that access, however, buying the best stuff for your particular face isn’t any easier. With so much to choose from, it can be hard to find makeup that works well for your skin type, is easy to apply, and will help keep your skin healthy and young for years to come.

Dermatologist Lian Mack thinks less is more when it comes to teen makeup. We all talk about how teenage skin is prone to breakouts, but it comes with a major advantage, too: It’s also “supple, full of collagen, and wrinkle free,” Mack says, recommending that teens look for makeup that enhances their skin rather than hiding it. For avoiding and dealing with those breakouts and other skin reactions, she has a few guidelines, including always washing off makeup before bed, using makeup brushes instead of your fingers, and not sharing makeup with friends. In addition, she advises against using products with phthalates, parabens, and triclosan, as they have been known to interfere with hormones and have