Greatest magnificence merchandise for teen and tween pores and skin

Bubble has taken TikTok by storm, and while some skincare includes actives that derms advise against introducing to very young skin, this middleweight moisturiser is powered by hibiscus extract, to control sebum while keeping all but very dry skin nicely hydrated.

Loved and recommended by beauty editors and dermatologists, this salicylic acid-infused cleanser targets stubborn breakouts without compromising the skin barrier or causing dryness. As with all CeraVe’s cleansers, it can be used on the body, making it ideal for body acne or keratosis pilaris (bumpy skin, often found on the upper arms).

From a brilliant brand formulated for all ages and adored by Red, this cream cleanser combines soothing prebiotics and probiotics with gently exfoliating polyhydroxy acids. It’s hardy enough to remove eye makeup and SPF, and it suits all skin types.

Gentle but thorough, this balmy cleanser harnesses oat kernel oil and colloidal oatmeal to hydrate while cleansing (and removing makeup as necessary). It soothes irritation and reduces blackheads and redness over time, and can also be used as a soothing face mask – just leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing.

We love Starface for helping lessen the shame that comes with breakouts. The case houses 32 star-shaped stickers that absorb fluid while reducing redness. And with help to prevent picking, your teen might also swerve scars and potential infection.

Ideal for skin prone to flare-ups, this is worlds away from boring formulas prescribed by a GP. It moisturises for up to eight hours while helping to repair the delicate skin barrier.

In gender-neutral packaging and more appealing than most supermarket offerings, this is a deodorant/antiperspirant hybrid that really works. The brand’s website does a great job of educating on teen skincare concerns and dispels fears about aluminium salts often used to control odours.

Supergoop! founder Holly Thaggard made it her mission to make sunscreen kids would reach for. This looks fun, sinks in fast and won’t sting their eyes. Throw a tube into their backpack and encourage them to make reapplication a must-do.

This rescue remedy uses panthenol alongside other mollifying ingredients to tackle a host of skin concerns. Gentle enough for the whole family to use, this is one to keep on standby.

With a 360-degree nozzle, this mist makes it easy to calm hard-to-reach inflamed areas. Salicylic acid plus a trio of tea tree oil, witch hazel and argan extract unclog pores, cool redness and minimise excess oil while preventing future breakouts.

While we prefer our teens as barefaced as possible, there’s a lot to love about this entry point into foundation. More tinted skincare than makeup, it’s formulated with zinc to calm redness and heal irritation, and has a real-skin finish. So good that every member of Red’s beauty team has one.

From one of the most innovative and well-priced makeup brands on the high street, this long-lasting concealer promises full coverage without affecting pores. Ideal for all skin types, the formula is blendable, easy to apply, crease-resistant and infused with kind-to-skin ingredients.

This covetable pink tube makes an excellent first mascara and – crucially for us – is understated to look at, though if you want something even more subtle, opt for brown instead of black. It’s bulletproof when it comes to smudging but is a breeze to remove with warm water.

They’re bright and they bring shine with no gloopy stickiness. In eight shades (including clear) and at pocket-money prices, this is one beauty buy you won’t have to subsidise.

Everything from this teen-specific brand is excellent, but the customisable and connectable makeup system really stands out. These tonal eye shimmers catch the light and don’t look heavy or garish.

While Rare’s liquid blushers get the viral love, these sheer cream colours are less loaded with pigment, so they’re harder to overdo. Applied with (clean) fingers or a brush, they look fresh and pretty, and the compact is one to covet.

Even if they’re a little overzealous with application, this glitter-free cream highlighter – from the makeup-artist founder who has a knack for creating products that make all skin gleam – can only make young faces glow even more.

This perfect first foray into lipstick has a finish that sits somewhere between a balm, a tint and a gloss. It comes in two shades (one berry-like and the other rosy) and glides on in a light but buildable layer.

Vegan, cruelty-free and largely plant-based, Palette’s shade range is chic and vast, with a high-shine, gel-effect finish. Any glitter is biodegradable and the formulations strengthen nails over time.