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American English Vocabulary: MAKEUP

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  • glowing skin
    a term for skin that looks healthy, moist and soft, not dry or blemished
  • mascara
    cosmetic product applied to the eyelashes to make them look longer and thicker, and add color
  • blush or rouge
    product applied to the cheeks to add color
  • concealer
    Cosmetic product used to hide blemishes or other imperfections of the skin. Usually thicker than foundation and applied after foundation.
  • eyelash curler
    a tool with a small clamp to curl the upper eyelashes
  • tanning lotion
    Lotion to darken the skin to mimic a sun tan
  • lipstick
    product applied to the lips to add color
  • tweezers
    a small pair of pincers used to pluck out unwanted hairs on the face. Also used to pick up small objects or pull out a splinter in the skin
  • types of mascara (not brands)
    volumizing, curling, waterproof, lengthening, lash-defining
  • blemishes
    flaws in the skin (also known as spots, acne or pimples)
  • gel
    "A thick, clear, slightly sticky substance, especially one used in cosmetic or medicinal product."-- Oxford Dictionary
  • highlighter, brightener, illuminator
    light-reflecting cosmetic products to enhance the complexion or bring out (highlight) cheekbones
  • complexion
    "The natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face." -- Oxford Dictionary
  • lip gloss
    product applied to the lips to add shine without intense color
  • lip liner
    A cosmetic product to fill in uneven edges around the lips and used before applying lipstick. Also called a lip pencil.
  • foundation
    tinted cosmetic product applied to the face to create a more even complexion and cover flaws. This can be a liquid or powder
  • moisturizer
    Product used to moisturize or lubricate the skin
  • makeup remover
    A product used to remove or take off makeup (such as foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, mascara...)
  • cleanser
    A product used to clean the skin (different from makeup remover usually)
  • base or primer
    Makeup applied to the skin before foundation or concealer. Used to help smooth the skin.
  • bronzer
    Cosmetic used to slightly darken the skin, as if from the sun.
  • eyeshadow
    cosmetic applied to the eye lids
  • face powder
    Cosmetic product "typically used as a last sealing step for complexion products, such as foundation and concealer..."-- Self.com
  • makeup kit or makeup set
    a group of cosmetic products in coordinating colors. These can include products for the whole face or specific features, such as the eyes
  • cosmetics
    Products (usually for the face, but also for the body) related to beauty
  • makeup
    Substances (like lipstick or eye shadow) put on the face to make it look more attractive. Usually refers to things that add color
  • brow gel
    a gel applied to the eyebrows to make them look neat and full. They can be clear or colored
  • eyeliner
    cosmetic applied to the eye lids to define the eyes
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