6 Best Kids Makeup Kits 2024

Children love anything adults have, and that includes makeup. Perhaps your child has already asked to experiment with your makeup, or you've enjoyed the rite of passage of having to clean lipstick off your mirror. The best kids' makeup kits feature variety and are easy to wash off.

We chose several that help develop fine motor skills and make children happy with hours of art-driven entertainment.

What to look for in the best kids' makeup kit

Choose a kit with plentiful colors and tools as well as something age-appropriate. "Look to see what makeup kits don't have, too," says Aimee Carr, the founder of natural and clean makeup brand Voodoo Makeup. This mom-to-two six-year-old kids says the most important things to look for in makeup kits are allergy triggers, like dyes and preservatives.

"Make sure your child is wearing makeup that is safe for them." She also says to look for how the makeup wears. "Staining the skin is a sign of heavy pigments, and use makeup as an educational tool," she says.

"I draw a chart and number the areas matching makeup to the areas of the face, and I do the same for the tools for application. It turns into a fun color chart game."

She also draws faces on art pages and allows them to use Q-tips to practice painting on the paper before applying to their faces. "It becomes a paint project," she says.

The best kids' makeup kits 2024

• Best overall: Hollyhi 41-Piece Kids Makeup Kit
• Best budget: Tomons Kids Washable Makeup Kit
• Best organic: Prim and Pure Mineral Gift Set with Unicorn Mirror
• Best luxury: Petite n' Pretty Master Class Makeup Kit 
• Best kids' makeup vanity: Kiddie Play Play Vanity
• Best rated: FoxPrint Kids Makeup Kit for Girls
• Easiest to wash off: Sprinkles Toyz Real Kids Makeup Kit

Best overall

Hollyhi 41-Piece Kids Makeup Kit

Choose from 41 gorgeous pieces in this kids' makeup kit. It has everything a child would need to get started. Have fun with 14 eyeshadows, two eyebrow shadows, two blushes and one blush wax.

We love the six lip glosses, two lipsticks, pressed powder, nine makeup brushes, two nail stickers and a nail file that are also included. Everything is neatly packed away in a pink and black cosmetic case including a mirror. The makeup washes off with soap and water and is suitable for ages three and up.

Pros

• Contains 41 pieces
• It comes in a black and pink cosmetic case
• Makeup is washable
• The small size makes it easy for small hands to carry it

Cons

• Some parents expected the kit to be larger in size

Best budget

Tomons Kids Washable Makeup Kit

This non-toxic makeup set has over 40 pieces of washable makeup. Choose from 11 lip glosses, six blushes, 14 eyeshadows, eight flash eyeshadows and a 3-in-1 lipstick. Everything is stored in a neat and compact cosmetic case with a large mirror.

Play all day for children ages three and up. We also love how easily this one pops into a bathroom cabinet.

Pros

• Includes washable nontoxic makeup
• Has over 40 pieces
• Comes in a lavender cosmetics case with a large mirror
• Easy to store
• Affordable

Cons

• Some parents find it hard to get off

Best organic

Prim and Pure Mineral Gift Set with Unicorn Mirror

This nontoxic line of makeup is free from synthetic dyes, colors and preservatives. It's also cruelty-free and free from parabens, talc, corn starch, phthalates and other harmful ingredients. The line was created by a mom and includes full-sized products as well.

Included in the kit is a full-sized mineral eye shadow and blush, plus a brush and mirror. We also love that it is made in the USA.

Pros

• Nontoxic and free from harmful chemicals
• Cruelty-free line
• Created by a mom
• Includes eyeshadow, blush, brush and a mirror

Cons

• Some find the eyeshadow hard to open

Best luxury

Petite n' Pretty Master Class Makeup Kit

This kit from children's makeup line Petite n' Pretty is as good as it gets, including the full gamut of cosmetics needed to get started: a brush set, makeup palette, remover wipes, mascara, brow gel, a cosmetics bag and a selfie mirror. The line is pediatrician-approved and cruelty-free.

Made in the U.S.A., it's specifically formulated for children's skin and can be used from toddler age to teenage years.

Pros

• Pediatrician-approved
• Cruelty-free and made in the U.S.A
• Includes a brush set, makeup palette, remover wipes, mascara, brow gel, cosmetics bag and selfie mirror
• Specifically formulated to be age-appropriate for children, tweens and teens

Cons

• Pricier than other options

Best kids makeup vanity

Kiddie Play Play Vanity

This princess vanity is 31 inches tall by 17 inches wide, perfect for ages three to six. It includes jewelry and makeup. We love the pearl bracelets and necklace. Choose from earrings, rings, perfume containers, lipstick, lip gloss, a comb, clips and a working hair dryer—there's just so much to enjoy.

This vanity set is easy to assemble with no tools required.

Pros

• Toddler-size
• Includes jewelry, makeup, perfume bottles and more
• Includes a working hair dryer
• No tools necessary

Cons

• Depending on your child's size, it might be small
• Requires batteries to operate the mirror light and hairdryer

Best rated

FoxPrint Kids Makeup Kit for Girls

This complete makeup set includes a blush trio, lip glosses, lipsticks, eyeshadows, nail polishes, an eyebrow pencil and brushes. It all comes in a cosmetics case for easy storage. It's easy to wash off and doesn't stain clothing, furniture or skin. Almost 25,000 people have rated this kit five stars on Amazon, shouting out how much their children have enjoyed using it.

We love that it won't irritate skin. It's also easy it is to clean up.

Pros

• Includes blush, lip gloss, lipstick, eyeshadow, nail polish, an eyebrow pencil and brushes
• Comes in an easy-to-store cosmetic bag
• Washes off easily
• Won't stain skin, furniture or clothing

Cons

• The colors aren't as pigmented as other sets, though many parents prefer the softer tones

Easiest to wash off

Sprinkles Toyz Kids Real Makeup Kit

This adorable unicorn makeup bag holds a non-toxic makeup kit for kids. They'll enjoy inclusions such as eyeshadow, lip gloss, nail polish and brushes. It's paraben-free and applies lightly for a subtle look. It comes off easily with water, with no special wipes or remover needed.

We also love that It comes off furniture and clothing easily, too.

Pros

• Safe, non-toxic formula
• Washable and comes off skin, furniture and clothing easily
• Light application without too much pigmentation
• Choose from a pretend makeup kit if you prefer

Cons

• Some might find it small in size

Experts:

• Aimee Carr, founder of natural and clean makeup brand Voodoo Makeup