Emollient
To smooth and soften the skin
Antioxidant
To combat free radicals in the environment
- Vitamin E
Emulsions
To smooth the blend of oil and water and provide a base for the product
Humectant
Attracts water, usually out of the air. Effective moisturisers
Magnesium carbonate
- stimulates to tighten and firm
Glycerine
Waxes in lipstick
- carnauba
Silica
Oil absorbent
Viscosity controlling
Bulking
Titanium dioxide
Opacifies
Used to block UV rays
Liquid foundation
- suitable for oily skin
Gel foundation
Cream foundation
- suitable for dry and mature skin
Mousse foundation
- air bubbles and whipped
Block/cake foundation
Light reflecting foundation
Matte foundation
- suitable for oily skin
AHA
Alpha hydroxy acid
Comedogenic
The ability to block pores
Desquamation
The natural process of the skin shedding it’s top layer
Protruding eyes
Dark shadow all over the lid and highlighter on the brow bone
Deep set eyes
Lighter colour all over the lid and slightly darker shade applied to the outer corner blending upwards and outwards
Wide apart eyes
Darker shade to the inner part of the eye and a lighter on the outer corners
Close set eyes
Lots of highlighter on the inner corner and other colours upwards and outwards
Autoclave
Used to sterilize small metal items
- tweezers and scissors