about make up

Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include

skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes,lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and 

facial makeup, towelettes, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and

 gels,deodorants, hand sanitizer, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, bath salts, butters and 

many other types of products. A subset of cosmetics is called "make-up," which refers primarily to 

colored products intended to alter the user’s appearance. Many manufacturers distinguish between 

decorative cosmetics and care cosmetics. The word cosmetics derives from the Greek (kosmetikē tekhnē), 

meaning "technique of dress and ornament. Today, many well known brands namely Chanel, Make Up For 

Ever, MAC, Revlon, Christian Dior and others. Therefore, quality makeup highlight the beauty of an 

individual.

§  Lipgloss, is a sheer form of lipstick that is in a liquid form.

§  Lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, lip plumper, lip balm, lip conditioner, lip primer, and lip boosters. Lip stains have a water or gel base and may contain alcohol to help the product stay on the lips.

§  Concealer, makeup used to cover any imperfections of the skin. Concealer is often used for any extra coverage needed to cover blemishes, or any other marks. Concealer is often thicker and more solid than foundation, and provides longer lasting, and more detailed coverage.

§  Foundation, used to smooth out the face and cover spots or uneven skin coloration. Usually a liquid, cream, or powder, as well as most recently, a light and fluffy mousse, which provides excellent coverage as well. Foundation primer can be applied before or after to get a smoother finish. Some primers come in powder or liquid form to be applied before foundation as a base, while other primers come as a spray to be applied after you are finished to help make-up last longer.

§  Face powder, used to set the foundation, giving a matte finish, and also to conceal small flaws or blemishes.

§  Rouge, blush or blusher, cheek coloring used to bring out the color in the cheeks and make the cheekbones appear more defined. This comes in powder, cream, and liquid forms.

§  Bronzer, used to give skin a bit of color by adding a golden or bronze glow.

§  Mascara is used to darken, lengthen, and thicken the eyelashes. It is available in natural colors such as brown and black, but also comes in bolder colors such as blue, pink, or purple. There are many different formulas, including waterproof for those prone to allergies or sudden tears. Often used after an eyelash curler and mascara primer. There are now also many mascaras with certain components to help lashes to grow longer and thicker. There are specific minerals and proteins that are combined with the mascara that can benefit, as well as beautify. 

§  Eyelid glue, eyelash extensions, eye liner, eye shadow, eye shimmer, and glitter eye pencils as well as different color pencils used to color and emphasize theeyelids (larger eyes give a more youthful appearance).

§  Eyebrow pencils, creams, waxes, gels and powders are used to color and define the brows.

§  Nail polish, used to color the fingernails and toenails.

§  Setting Spray, used to keep applied makeup intact for long periods of time.