Great question! Probably early on like 14ish? And yes my skin felt more dry etc. but also because we didnt have amazing cleansers back then and were relying a lot of facial wipes!! Yikes! Now i know better.

I think I was around 15 or so and I started using makeup to help me hide my pimples so no I do not regret it. I think if makeup is used to make you feel like the best version of yourself then that can only be good

My Mum worked in a pharmacy but didnt use makeup herself other than lipstick so all the samples she would get from the Sales Reps she would give to me. I started playing about with makeup when i was 12. My best friend who was 2 years older loved to come over to my place and we would do each others makeup.
Ive never regretted it and love makeup and beauty products.
My skin was not worse because of it because my mother taught me how to care for my skin and I have never, ever gone to bed with makeup on. I always do my skincare routine morning and night.

I remember when my sister and I were still in primary school we each received a My Model for Christmas, a large doll head you could apply makeup and so hair styles to. It was so much fun and really started our love of playing with make up and hair