if I wear it they might say who am I trying to look good for like they did when I started to dress more girly. My sisters do the exact same thing when I visit or when they visit.
Best answer to that: "I'm looking good for ME."
If you like makeup and are allowed to wear it, then there's no reason not to do so. They'll probably razz you like you mentioned, if that's how they are, for a little while. It isn't their decision. If your mom is comfortable with you doing this, they can just get over themselves. You're doing this because you want to do it. You're a girl. Being girly sorta goes with the territory for the majority of folks.
As far as beginner tips for makeup:
Be careful about quality, and until you feel comfortable with it, begin with neutral or subtle colors. There are a lot of reasonably inexpensive brands out there with good products: NYX Cosmetics comes to mind. Most of what I've tried from them, I've loved. Ulta and some Target stores carry that brand.
Take good care of your skin from the outset. Never leave makeup on at night, use a moisturizer suitable for your skin type before bed, and don't rub or pull on your skin when you apply it. In thirty years, you'll thank me for that advice, I think.
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You'll find that most of the brushes and applicators that come with cosmetics are garbage, unless you're buying upscale brands. A set of basic inexpensive makeup brushes that are cleaned regularly go a long way toward keeping your skin and eyes (and makeup) clean. The brand
e.l.f. (which is in some Walmart stores and Target) sells some fairly decent ones for $1-6 each, and there are starter kits from brands like EcoTools that are around $10. Sometimes you can find decent ones at places like TJ Maxx or Marshalls at discount, as well.
There are a lot of good tutorials out there for simple makeup, but the first couple of times it probably won't be perfect. Experiment a little when you don't have to go anywhere (at night when you're not going out, on weekends when you have time at home and don't have to be anywhere) and get some sense of how it works best for you. Once you're more confident in applying it how you like, it'll go a long way toward helping people get used to seeing you wear it.