This page gathers the 47 dictionary entries belonging to the domain “Cosmetics”, as labelled by Wiktionary. Each word leads to its full entry: definitions, etymology, pronunciation, examples.
- balayage noun A hair colouring technique in which colour is applied by hand.
- base noun Foundation: a cosmetic cream to make the face appear uniform.
- beauty spot noun A patch or spot drawn or placed on the face in order to heighten beauty.
- blush noun A cosmetic, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks and lips.
- botanical noun Something derived from a botanical, especially herbal, source.
- Brazilian wax noun The removal of all or most of the pubic hair, sometimes leaving a small strip or triangle of hair on the mons pubis.
- brow job noun A nonsurgical modification of the eyebrow(s), namely through threading, tweezing, makeup, etc.
- crème noun Cream.
- cut crease noun The application of a light shade of eyeshadow across the crease of the eyelid to make the eye look larger.
- cuticle pusher noun A tool used by manicurists and pedicurists to modify the cuticle in ways that are cosmetic/aesthetic and that are sometimes also…
- edge control noun A hair product formulated to hold down baby or fine hair.
- exfoliation noun The removal of a layer of dead skin, as in cosmetic preparation.
- extension noun Clipping of hair extension, nail extension, or eyelash extension.
- eyelash forceps noun An implement used to apply eyelash extensions and to remove eyelashes during an ophthalmologic procedure.
- eyeline noun The horizontal portion of the face that includes the eyes.
- false eyelashes noun A cosmetic enhancement in which synthetic or natural fibers are attached to the eyelids to give the natural eyelashes a fuller, more…
- falsie noun A false eyelash, used as a cosmetic enhancement.
- foundation noun Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.
- fox eye noun A makeup technique in which the outer corners of the eyes are darkened to a triangular point.
- free edge noun The part of a nail, such as a fingernail or toenail, that extends past the flesh of the finger or toe
- fucus noun A skin cosmetic, a wash or colouring for the skin.
- highlight noun A strand or spot of hair dyed a different color than the rest.
- hit the pan verb To use a pressed powder product (such as eyeshadow or blush) extensively over time until the product is depleted to the point that the…
- hot waxing noun A hair removal method where melted wax is applied to the skin, allowed to harden, and then pulled off quickly.
- infill noun The redecoration of a fingernail or toenail after it has grown, to prevent an unsightly gap.
- injectable noun A liquid, such as a medicine or a Botox solution, which is injected using a needle and syringe.
- lash lift noun A cosmetic procedure in which a perming solution (often containing ammonium thioglycolate) is applied to the eyelashes to give them a…
- lashline noun The line of the eyelash.
- lipoduction noun A pharmaceutical mechanism in which liposomes open ducts in, or penetrate, the skin to target a deeper layer, e.g. the fat cells causing…
- lowlight noun In hairstyling, a highlight in a darker color rather than a lighter one.
- micellar water noun A colloidal suspension of micelles composed of surfactants in water, used as a cleanser. This usually has a viscosity close to that of…
- midlight verb To dye (part of the hair) a slightly darker color than the rest.
- occlusive noun A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin.
- parfum noun Fragrance; perfume.
- patch box noun A fancy box, generally with a mirror under the lid, for holding artificial beauty spots, or patches, worn on the face.
- powder noun A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
- press on noun A fake nail that can be applied on top of one's real nail.
- product noun Ellipsis of beauty product: any preparation to be applied to the hair, skin, nails, etc. Often specifically a preparation used to hold…
- relaxer noun A cream or lotion that loosens curls in the hair to aid straightening.
- slugging noun The practice of smothering one's face with vaseline in order to moisturize it.
- sponge brush noun A grooming tool designed specifically for naturally dry and textured hair.
- stripless adj Being a type of wax used in hair removal, contrasted with the softer strip wax.
- sugaring noun A procedure similar to waxing, in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of a sugar-based paste.
- tsurime noun A makeup style, similar to pien and associated with jirai kei, drawn with tsurime.
- waterline noun The inner rim of the eyelid, just behind the lash line; primarily used in reference to the application of eyeliner.
- weave noun Human or artificial hair worn to alter one's appearance, either to supplement or to cover the natural hair.
- whitewash noun A preparation for making the skin look lighter.