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Cosmetics -- their names, their composition, and how they are used

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astringent
n.
a cosmetic that cleans the skin and constricts the pores.
base
n.
the bottom layer or coating, as of makeup or paint.
blush
n.
a cosmetic similar to rouge, used to add color to the cheeks.
blusher
n.
a cosmetic similar to rouge, used to add color to the cheeks.
colorant
n.
something used as a coloring matter; pigment; dye.
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emollient
n.
an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.
exfoliative
v.i.
to throw off scales or flakes; peel off in thin fragments:
eye liner
n.
a cosmetic for the eyelids, usually applied in a thin line close to the lashes to accentuate the eyes.
eye shadow
n.
a cosmetic coloring material applied to the eyelids.
eyebrow pencil
n.
a pencil for outlining and shading eyebrows.
face powder
n.
a cosmetic powder used to give a mat finish to the face.
foundation
n.
a cosmetic, as a cream or liquid, used as a base for facial makeup.
kohl
n.
a powder, as finely powdered antimony sulfide, used as a cosmetic to darken the eyelids, eyebrows, etc.
lip gloss
n.
a cosmetic used to give shine, and often a tint, to the lips.
lip stick
n.
a crayonlike oil-based cosmetic used in coloring the lips, usually in a tubular container.
nail polish
n.
a polish of quick-drying lacquer, either clear or colored, used to paint the fingernails or toenails.
pan-cake
a brand of cosmetic in a semimoist cake of compressed powder, usually applied with a moist sponge.
powder puff
n.
a soft, feathery ball or pad, as of cotton or down, for applying powder to the skin.
rouge
n.
any of various red cosmetics for coloring the cheeks or lips.
sponge
n.
any of various other similar substances, often porous rubber or cellulose, used for washing or cleaning.
sunblock
n.
a substance that provides a high degree of protection against sunburn, often preventing most tanning as well as burning, as by obstructing the penetration of ultraviolet rays.
talcum powder
n.
a powder made of purified, usually perfumed talc, for toilet purposes.
towelette
n.
a small paper towel, usually premoistened in a sealed package.
undertone
n.
a subdued color; a color modified by an underlying color.
moisturizer
n.
a cosmetic preparation, as a cream or lotion, used to restore moisture to the skin, esp. of the face and neck.
cleanser
n.
a preparation for cleansing, as a liquid or powder for scouring sinks, bathtubs, etc., or a cream for cleaning the face.
bronzer
n.
a cosmetic ointment used to give the skin a tanned look.
toner
n.
a cosmetic preparation, usually a liquid, used to restore firmness to the skin.

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