Vishnu Priya
Shopping for a girl who is obsessed with beauty is easy until you open Amazon and get hit with 4,000 results.
I spent three weekends testing the most popular DIY makeup and kids makeup kits with my nine-year-old niece and her two friends. We ordered, we mixed, we made a mess, and we figured out which ones are genuinely worth your money and which ones look good in the listing and disappoint in real life.
Here are the seven that made the cut.
1. TSVATE Lip Gloss Making Kit ($23.13)
This was the first one we opened and it immediately set the bar high.
The kit comes with a moisturising lip gloss base, jojoba oil, colour pigments, glitter, and 42 fillable tubes. Everything is included. Nothing is missing. My niece made four different shades in one sitting, mixing colours and adding shimmer until she had exactly what she wanted.
The base formula is genuinely good. Not watery, not sticky. The finished glosses felt like something you would actually buy, which is rare for a craft kit. Over 600 five star reviews back this up.
Best for ages 8 and up. Great starting pick if you only buy one thing on this list.
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2. Doctor Jupiter Makeup and DIY Craft Kit ($22.99)
This one does more than lip gloss. A lot more.
The Doctor Jupiter kit lets kids make perfume, lip gloss, and bath bombs using 50 included beauty recipes. It is part beauty kit, part science experiment, and that combination works brilliantly for curious kids who like to understand how things work.
We spent a full Saturday on this one. The instructions are clear, the ingredients are properly labelled, and the finished products actually function. The bath bomb held together and dissolved in the tub. The perfume had a real scent. My niece called it her favourite gift she had received in months.
If you are buying for a birthday and want to give something that stands out, this is it.
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3. Hollyhi 58 Piece Kids Makeup Kit ($21.99)
Nearly 15,000 Amazon reviews and a 4.6 star average. That kind of track record does not happen by accident.
The Hollyhi Princess Makeup Kit is the best ready-to-use option on this entire list. It includes real washable cosmetics, a mirror, brushes, and enough pieces to keep a young girl busy for hours without any mixing or setup required.
It is the kit we handed to the youngest in the group, my niece’s six-year-old cousin, and she did not put it down. Washable formula means no permanent stains on anything. The rose packaging is beautiful and makes it an easy gift to wrap and present.
Best for ages 3 to 10. A genuine crowd pleaser.
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4. Beayuck Kids Makeup Kit ($21.99)
Over 2,000 five star reviews and 2,000 plus sold last month. This one earns its popularity.
The Beayuck kit comes with a proper storage case, real washable cosmetics, and a solid range of products including eyeshadow, blush, lip gloss, and brushes. The case is the standout feature. It zips shut, organises everything neatly, and my niece carried it around like a proper makeup bag for the rest of the week.
The formula is non-toxic and washes out without a fight. I tested it on a white towel. It came clean.
Good pick for girls who want something that feels grown up without crossing into actual adult cosmetics.
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5. PERRYHOME 56 Piece Kids Makeup Set ($21.99)
Another Best Seller with over 12,000 reviews. The PERRYHOME set keeps showing up near the top of Amazon’s charts and after testing it I understand why.
What sets it apart is the sustainability angle. It uses CPF sustainable materials, which is genuinely notable in a market full of cheap plastic packaging. The cosmetics are washable, non-toxic, and safe for kids from age 3 upward.
The 56 piece count is real. You get a full range of products, not a few items padded out with duplicates. My niece used this one for a full dress-up session and commented that it felt more complete than some of the other sets.
Strong everyday option. Solid gift choice year round.
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6. Hot Sugar Makeup Kit for Teen Girls ($29.99)
Every other kit on this list works well for younger girls. This one is built for teens.
The Hot Sugar Starter Cosmetics Set includes eyeshadow, blush, lip balm, lip gloss, lip pencil, eye pencil, brushes, and a mirror. It is a proper beginner makeup kit with real formulas, not play cosmetics. Available in multiple colour variations including Rainbow, which is the one we tested.
4.7 stars from nearly 2,000 reviews. The quality is noticeably higher than budget sets and the packaging is sleek enough that a teenager will not be embarrassed to have it on their vanity.
If you are buying for a girl aged 11 and above who wants to start wearing actual makeup, this is the right choice.
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7. Desire Deluxe Hair Chalk Set ($15.99)
Ten temporary washable hair colour pens. Over 25,000 Amazon reviews. A Best Seller with 10,000 plus sold last month.
I included this one because it created the most immediate excitement out of everything we tested. Within three minutes of opening the box, the girls were doing each other’s hair. No instructions needed. The colours show up well on light and dark hair, wash out completely, and leave no residue.
At $15.99 it is the cheapest item on this list and arguably the most fun. A brilliant add-on gift or standalone option for girls who love colour and creativity.
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Which One Is Right for You
For a first-time DIY kit: TSVATE Lip Gloss Making Kit
For the most creative experience: Doctor Jupiter Craft Kit
For younger girls aged 3 to 8: Hollyhi 58 Piece Princess Kit
For a kit with proper storage: Beayuck Kids Makeup Kit
For an eco-conscious choice: PERRYHOME 56 Piece Set
For teens starting out with real makeup: Hot Sugar Starter Kit
For instant fun under $20: Desire Deluxe Hair Chalk
All seven held up across real testing with real kids. None of them disappointed. If you are buying as a gift, any pick from this list will land well.
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