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Facial Makeup
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cake Makeup | Also known as pancake makeup; a heavy-coverage pressed into a compact and applied to the face with a moistened cosmetic sponge |
| Cheek Color | Used primarily to add a natural looking glow to the cheeks |
| Concealers | Thick, heavy types of foundation used to hide imperfections such as dark circles dark splotches and other imperfections |
| Contour | Creates a shadow over an area, minimizing features |
| Cool Colors | Colors dominated by blues, greens, violets, and blue reds |
| Eye Makeup Removers | Oil based solutions that help to break down heavy makeup |
| Eye Shadows | Applied to eyelids to accentuate or contour |
| Eyebrow Color | Used to enhance and shape the brows |
| Eyelash Adhesive | Used to make artificial eyelashes stick to the natural lash line |
| Eyeliner | Used to outline and emphasize the eyes |
| Face Powder | Used to create a matte finish on the face; sets liquid products on the face |
| Ferrule | Metal part of the brush that attaches the glued bristles to the handle |
| Foundation | Base makeup, tinted cosmetic used to cover or even out the coloring the skin |
| Greasepaint | Used for theatrical purposes |
| Highlight | Emphasizes features; used on the high points of the face |
| Individual lashes | Applied at the base of the lashes for a customized look |
| Line of Demarcation | Obvious line where the foundation begins and ends |
| Lip Color | Used to change or enhance the lip color |
| Lip Liner | Used to outline the lips to keep the color from bleeding |
| Mascara | Cosmetic used to darken, define, and thicken the lashes |
| Matte | Not shiny |
| Primer | Applied before foundation to even out the canvas of skin |
| Strip Lashes | Eyelashes with a band that are applied to the natural lash line |
| Warm Colors | Yellow based colors |