Hair and Beauty Glossary
Skin inflammation as a result of oil and bacteria assembly.
Activator
A chemical ingredient added to hair bleach to speed up the action of the bleach without damaging the hair.
Ampoule
It fights wrinkles and brightens your skin. You can find ampoules in a small bottle with an eyedropper.
BB Cream
Beauty balm that works both as a moisturizer and foundation.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Acne-fighting ingredient used in cleansers and creams
Bronzer
A powder that creates a tanning glow on your skin
Brow Pomade
It’s an eyebrow product that darkens and intensifies your brows
Cat-Eye
Eyeliner that fans out at the edge of your eye
CC Cream
Color-correcting cream
Concealer
Creamy liquid product used to hide any blemishes on your face or dark areas under your eyes. It’s usually applied after liquid foundation
Cupids bow
Accentuate your lips using a darker shade to get a plumper lip.
DD Cream
Dynamic-do-all creams specialize in smoothing out wrinkles and balancing your skin tone.
Dewy
Refers to the radiant, glowing finish of a BB cream or foundation
Doe Foot
Spongey makeup applicator usually found in lipstick and lip-glosses that has a slanted end.
Exfoliant
A product that you use to remove the layer of dirt and dead skin cells from your face and body.
Eyelash Curler
Tool used to pinch the eyelashes in an upward direction, making them appear longer and to add volume.
Falsies
Refers to fake eyelashes.
Flashback
When a wrong shade or poor-quality foundation is used, it causes a white cast on your skin when captured with a camera.
Glitter
It may be in liquid form or pressed eyeshadows which is safer to use around the eyes.
Gradient
Gradient refers to the blending between adjacent colors of eyeshadow or transparency of a product into a person’s natural skin tone.
Gua Sha
Originating from China, this beauty tradition uses a smooth-edged tool for facial or body massage.
Half Cut Crease
Style of eyeshadow where the “cut” line extends from the inner corner of the eye in the crease to the midpoint of the eyelid.
Halo Eye
Style of eyeshadow where the outer and inner corners of the eyelid are darker, and the center of the eyelid has a lighter shade.
Inner Corner
Small area next to the tear duct between the eye and the bridge of the nose.
K-Beauty
Refers to the Korean beauty industry.
Kabuki Brush
A thick, short brush that’s used to apply powder foundation to your skin.
Lash Glue
Glue specifically designed to stick fake lashes to the eye.
Lip Tint/Stain
This product gives the lips a slight stain without much shine or gloss.
The non-shiny finish of foundation and BB creams.
Outer Corner
Area of the eyelid just above the outermost part of the eye, sometimes referred to in a “V” shape following the outer lash line and into the crease of the eye.
A liquid, cream, or powder makeup product that goes on before your foundation.
Q-switched laser treatment
It’s equipped to treat hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone
Retinol
It’s a form of vitamin A, for diminishing wrinkles, fine lines and dull skin.
Salicylic Acid
A skincare ingredient that shrinks and reduces the appearance of pimples.
Sequin
A formula type used in pressed powder eyeshadows, where the base is matte and contains flecks of glitter.
Spoolie
Also called a mascara wand.
T-Zone
Area of the face consisting of the forehead, nose, and chin, which forms the shape of an uppercase T. This is the oiliest part of the face for most people.
Toner
Toner is very similar to essence, except toner is waterier. It goes on your face before your moisturizer to prep your skin for hydration.
Tightlining
Applying eyeliner right into the lash line or as close as possible to the root of your lashes.
T-Zone
Oilier parts of the face such as your forehead, nose, and chin form the T-Zone of your face.
Undertone
This refers to the subtle hue underneath the original skin tone or color.
Waterline
The area between your eye and your eyelashes. Make sure your eyeliner is waterproof before applying it to the waterline area.
Winged Eyeliner
An eyeliner technique that forms a wing at the edge of your eyes.
Ylang essential oil
It smells heavenly and is being used in some of the most popular international fragrances.