Makeup Essentials & Terminology

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Face Primer

Applied before foundation to smooth skin texture, blur pores, and extend makeup wear time.

Liquid Foundation

Evens out overall skin tone and creates a uniform base layer across the face.

Powder Foundation

Provides light-to-medium coverage while absorbing excess oil for a matte finish.

Concealer

Covers targeted imperfections such as blemishes, dark under-eye circles, and redness.

Color Corrector (Green)

Neutralizes redness caused by rosacea, acne, or broken capillaries before concealer.

Color Corrector (Peach/Orange)

Cancels out dark bluish or purple undertones under the eyes, especially on deeper skin tones.

Setting Powder

Locks liquid or cream complexion products in place and prevents creasing and shine.

Finishing Powder

Applied as the final step to blur pores and fine lines, softening the overall look.

Baking

Applying heavy translucent powder over concealer for several minutes before dusting it off to set.

Contour

Uses a cool-toned shade to create shadows and sculpt facial structures like cheekbones and jawline.

Bronzer

Adds warmth and a sun-kissed glow to high points where the sun naturally hits the face.

Blush

Adds a flush of natural color and life to the apples of the cheeks and high cheekbones.

Highlighter

Reflects light to accentuate high facial points like cheekbones, brow bones, and Cupid's bow.

Setting Spray

Mists over completed makeup to melt layers together and extend wear throughout the day.

Eye Primer

Prevents eyeshadow from creasing, intensifies pigment payoff, and prolongs wear time.

Transition Shade

A neutral eyeshadow placed in the crease to create a seamless gradient between other colors.

Cut Crease

A technique using concealer to sharply carve out the eyelid space for dramatic eyeshadow looks.

Tightlining

Applying eyeliner directly along the upper waterline between the lashes to make them look fuller.

Waterline

The wet inner rim of the lower or upper eyelid where eyeliner can be placed.

Liquid Eyeliner

Creates sharp, defined lines and precise winged liner looks along the lash line.

Gel Eyeliner

Applies with a brush to deliver intense, smudge-resistant lines with smooth glide.

Pencil Eyeliner

Draws soft lines that can easily be smudged for a smokey eye or used on waterlines.

Mascara Primer

Coats eyelashes before mascara to condition them and maximize volume and length.

Waterproof Mascara

Holds eyelash curls and resists smudging or running when exposed to sweat, tears, or water.

Tubing Mascara

Wraps polymers around each lash that slide off easily with warm water and friction.

Eyelash Curler

Mechanically lifts and curls natural lashes upward before applying mascara.

Lash Glue

Adhesive formulated to temporarily secure strip or individual false lashes to the eyelid.

Brow Pencil

Fills in sparse areas with hair-like strokes to define the overall eyebrow shape.

Brow Pomade

Provides bold, long-lasting pigment and structure for sculpted, dramatic eyebrows.

Clear Brow Gel

Tames unruly brow hairs and locks them into place without adding extra color.

Tinted Brow Gel

Adds volume, light color, and hold to eyebrow hairs in a single quick step.

Lip Primer

Hydrates lips, smooths lines, and prevents lipstick from feathering into surrounding skin.

Lip Liner

Defines lip contours, prevents color bleeding, and provides a long-wearing base for lipstick.

Matte Lipstick

Delivers high-pigment, non-shiny color with long wear and minimal transfer.

Lip Gloss

Adds shine and a wet look to lips, often providing a subtle plumping or sheer tint.

Lip Stain

Absorbs into the lips to provide lightweight, low-maintenance color that lasts for hours.

Overlining

Drawing lip liner slightly outside the natural vermilion border to create the illusion of fuller lips.

Beauty Sponge

Used damp to blend foundation, concealer, and cream products smoothly into the skin.

Kabuki Brush

A dense, flat- or rounded-top brush used to buff powder or liquid foundation evenly onto the skin.

Fan Brush

Lightly sweeps highlighter onto cheekbones or dusts away excess powder under the eyes.

Blending Brush

A fluffy eyeshadow brush used to diffuse harsh edges and blend colors together smoothly.

Spoolie

A spiral bristled brush used to groom eyebrow hairs and distribute brow products evenly.

Angled Brow Brush

A thin, firm, slanted brush used to apply pomade or powder in precise, hair-like strokes.

Stippling

A technique using light, tapping motions with a brush or sponge to build seamless coverage.

Underpainting

Applying contour, blush, and concealer beneath foundation for a softer, glowing look.

CC Cream

Color-correcting cream offering skincare benefits with medium coverage to address redness or dullness.

BB Cream

Beauty balm that combines light foundation coverage with moisturizing and sun-protective benefits.

Tinted Moisturizer

Hydrates skin while providing sheer coverage to subtly even out the complexion.

Microcurrent Device

Preps skin before makeup by sending gentle electrical waves to tone facial muscles.

Facial Oil

Hydrates dry skin before makeup or mixes with foundation for an extra dewy finish.

Duo-Chrome Shadow

An eyeshadow pigment that shifts between two different colors depending on the light angle.