9 Best Kids' Makeup Sets For Tweens To Get Creative

Claire's Floral Paris 48 Piece Makeup Set

For kids who want the look of an 'real' makeup kit, this floral set from Claire's fits the bill perfectly. With dozens of eyeshadows, lip products and more all included in a cute fold-out case, this makeup set mimics those used by adults and makeup artists, without actually containing highly pigmented 'grown-up' makeup. The pretty pastel colours are natural enough to create simple makeup looks to play around with, using light eyeshadow and lip gloss, without making any drastic changes.

Claire's Bright Glitter Eyeshadow Palette

Sometimes you just need a little bit of glitter to brighten up your day. This simple yet effective glitter palette is created for kids to play with, and is a great little gift for any tween who likes creative activities. It's also available in lots of different colour options, so kids can pick and choose the one they like best.

GirlZone Unicorn 16 Piece Nail Art Kit

It's not strictly a makeup set, but we had to include this brilliant nail art kit that comes with all the trimmings. Great for birthday parties, sleepovers, or just for giving their friends and family a lovely manicure, the GirlZone kit is sure to keep tweens occupied for hours. Unlike normal nail polish, the chemicals involved are all non toxic, so it's safe for kids and beginners to experiment with.

Shimmer And Sparkle InstaGlam All -In-One Beauty Compact

This compact palette comes with all the necessities of a fabulous makeup kit, but in a compact and budget friendly form. The nifty fold-out makeup trays, filled with lots of eyeshadow and lip colours, provide endless possibilities for play. The colours are fairly muted and unlikely to show up much on the skin, and the mini brushes allow for tweens to apply to themselves and their friends.

Juvia's Place The Zulu Eyeshadow Palette‍

If your tween is becoming a teen and they are really gaining an interest in creative makeup, Juvia's Place has a selection of great, high-quality palettes that really pack a punch. The Zulu palette contains some seriously fun coloured eyeshadows, that will make any makeup look that little bit more artistic. Whether you are looking for a thoughtful gift or to help your teen start building a collection, this gorgeous palette is a great place to start.

Revolution X Pride Express Myself Face Paint Palette

Forget looking for the best kids makeup set, what about the best face paint set? The Revolution X Pride Paint Palette bridges the gap between makeup and face paint. With eight bright and bold rainbow shades, kids and parents alike can have a ball creating fun looks and expressing themselves! And, for an added bonus, with the launch of this collection Revolution donated £25,000 to the Human Dignity Trust, which helps defend the rights of LGBT people all across the world.

Kesho Neon Beauty Kit

The '80s are calling! Whether it's for a fancy dress look or creative play, this neon-themed kit will definitely catch your eye. It contains a little bit of everything, including neon creams, a mini glitter palette, nail polishes and lipstick. If you've been searching for makeup sets for kids who simply want to play, the Kesho kit could be the answer. Perfect for celebrations, parties, or perhaps even an at-home disco, kids will have a great time with this pretend makeup face paint kit.

Crayola Customisable Lip Palette

Not to be confused with Crayola crayons, this makeup palette is a fun twist on Crayola's usual colourful creations. The palette itself is bright and fun, including a mirror and a little mixing palette. Intended as lip colours, these products are creamy enough to apply again and again for hours of creative experimentation. An unusual collectible gift, this product is suitable for tweens and teens.

The Color Institute Making Up Is Even Easier Make-Up Set‍

A great option for mini makeup artists who like to pack up and carry their 'kit', this brilliant makeup set has everything a tween could need to get creative. While this isn't quite pretend makeup and is marketed towards adults, the price, design and colour scheme make it perfect for beginners. If you're looking for something that looks like a professional makeup artist's kit but at a fraction of the price, you can't go wrong with this set.

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