Cosmetics Flashcards
natural, noncosmetic effect stimulating the appearance of color coming from within the skin
naturalism in cosmetology
identify differences in
human complexion
highlight and shadow areas
warm color areas
goals
naturalism
conceal
match to clothing
skin pigments
melanin
carotene
hemoglobin
brown to brown black pigment of hair and skin; dominant
melanin
yellowish pigment of skin; variable; not dominant pigment
carotene
red pigment of blood in tissue in superficial capillaries; complexion variable
hemoglobin
methods of complexion coloring
internal
external
inject by chemical dye; active dye; red and brown commonly used; can cause spotting
internal
surface application by brush, hand, spray, etc
external
classifications of cosmetics
transparent
translucent
opaque
types of cosmetics
cream
liquid
solid
pigments that can stimulate skin
white
yellow
brown
red
can be base for cream cosmetics; help with blending; can help remove cosmetics
protectant against dehydration
massage cream
general application for normal case
hand, brush, spray, sponge, puff/pad
abnormal complexion variables
pigmentary discolorations
blood discoloration
changes in moisture content
pigmentary discoloration
yellow of jaundice
bronze of addisons disease
cherry red of CO poisoning
blood discolorations
ecchymosis
contusion
hemolysis
changes in moisture content
light brown of dehydration
darker brown of desiccation
dark brown and black of friction, thermal and chemical burns
other discolorations
green of early decomp
gray; formaldehyde gray- when HCHO bleaches blood, sometimes seen in bruises
warm color areas of skin
cheeks chin ears mucous membranes forehead (males) hands- knuckles, fingernails, cuticles
pressured atomizer utilized for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic upon a surface
air brush
watery; prepared with water as a solvent
aqueous
vehicle in a cosmetic (oil base); initial application of cream/cosmetic
base
white, yellow, red and brown; four hues which correspond to the pigments of the skin
basic pigment
to whiten by removing color; to make pale
blanch
chemical which lightens/blanches skin discolorations
bleach
color which escapes at the edge of a mixture
bleed
mix/intermingle colors smoothly; to make a gradual change from one color to another
blend
having relatively large patches of color somewhat different from the remainder of the coloring
blotched
light yellow in coloration; hair color
blonde
brightness; quantity of illumination passing through a color transparency
brilliance
brown/copper like in coloration
bronze
dark brown in coloration; hair color
brunette
compressed powder
cake
purple red in coloration
carmine
yellow of pigment of skin
carotene
suspension of pigments in a liquid vehicle bound together in such a manner that there is no separation of particles
colloid
substance used to impart color to an object; dye, pigment, ink/paint
colorant
color and texture of skin, especially face
complexion
forming a part/ingredient
component
bruise
contusion
color of object being converted/completely destroyed when one color of illumination strikes an object of a completely different color
conversion
a preparation for beautifying the complexion and skin
cosmetic
cosmetic medium composed of 2, 3/ all 4 basic pigments
cosmetic compound
initial application of a cream/paste cosmetic to skin
cosmetic base
process of applying cosmetics to a surface
cosmetizing
study of beautifying and improving the complexion, skin, hair and nails
cosmetology
semi solid cosmetic
cream cosmetic
having the component parts closely compacted together; relatively opaque
dense
thickness of applied cosmetic
density
state/degree of being deep
depth
dermis, skin, corium; true skin
derma
substance thinned or reduced in concentration; cosmetic lessened in brilliance
dilution
compacted cake type cosmetic of red coloration
dry rouge
nonpreserving powder utilized in setting cosmetics and a wax firming agent; talcum powder, cosmetic powder, and cornstarch
drying powder
swarthy; somewhat dark in color; when used to describe the complexion of color
dusky
bruise; discoloration of skin caused by escape of blood within the tissues and generally accompanied by swelling
ecchymosis
soothing agent having the ability to soften tissues; massage cream or cosmetic possessing this characteristic
emollient
process of making color appear more vivid by illuminating it with a light of the same color
emphasis
permanent mixture of 2/more immiscible substances (oil and water) which are united with the aid of a binder (gum)/ emulsifier (soap)
emulsion
outmost layer of skin
epidermis
any visible surface which is to remain uncovered/ unclothed
exposed area
pencil for coloring hairs of eyebrow/creating an eyebrow where hairs were removed
eyebrow pencil
cosmetic color applied to upper eyelid
eye shadow
flushed with red; not as vivid as ruddy
florid
complexion cosmetic in ornamental cosmetology
foundation
syrupy, colorless liquid obtained from fats/oils as a by product of the manufacturing of soaps and fatty acids; used as vehicle for some cosmetics
glycerin
oil from sheep wool
lanolin
peach fuzz; downy hair of fetus, child/ women
lanugo
small, flat brush having soft hairs of uniform length
lip brush
soft restorative wax, usually tinted, for surface the mucous membranes/ to correct lip separation
lip wax
fluid, facial colorant in which pigments are dissolved or suspended
liquid cosmetic
cosmetic material; way in which one is painted; process of application of a cosmetic
makeup
cosmetic preparation used to darken eyelashes
mascara
anything that hides face
mask
soft, white, oily preparation used as protective coating for external tissues; base cream for cosmetics, wax softener/ emollient
massage cream
having a dull finish; afforded by application of loose powder, lack of sheen
matte
composition of 2 or more substances that are not chemically bound to each other
mixture
variations of one hue; tints, tones, and shades of one hue
monochromatic
to diversify with spots or blotches of a different color/shade
mottle
reduce the intensity of color by addition of another color
mute
areas of color in tissues normally darker than adjacent areas
natural shadows
birthmark; congenital skin blemish; congenital anomaly;
nevus
coloring medium in which pigments are combined with petroleum product
oil base cosmetic
yellow-tan of medium value with a greenish tinge
olive
state of being opaque
opacity
not transparent or translucent; not allowing light to pass through a concealing cosmetic
opaque
adornment/embellishment; cosmetic material manufactured for street wear; technique of cosmetic application for beautify the face
ornamental
coloring modified by overlying color; color which visibly predominates more than general coloring; a wash
overtone
soft, moist, opaque cosmetic with the consistency of dough and bound together with the aid of gum, starch, and water; if oils and fats are presents, water is absent
paste
powder employed as cosmetic material
pigment powder
any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles as produced by crushing or grinding
powder
device used to blow powder on surface
powder atomizer
device containing hairs/bristles set in handle; used to apply and/remove powder
powder brush
soft circular pad for applying powder
powder puff
to spread out from common point
radiate
dark, purplish red color
raspberry
diminish in size, mass or projection
reduce
red complexion; having a healthy reddish color; more vivid than florid
ruddy
yellowish, sickly color of complexion
sallow
bright red color inclining toward orange
scarlet
shine; as reflection of natural oils of skin
sheen
liquid cosmetic so compounded that it can be atomized to provide a means of application to surface
spray cosmetic
elastic, porous mass of interlacing horny fibers which are permanently attached; remarkable for its power of absorbing water and becoming soft when wet without losing its toughness
sponge
to discolor with foreign matter; area discolored
stain
any substances/agents which will cause and external discoloration to be removed or lessened
stain remover
lowered in intensity or strength; reduced in fullness of color; muted
subdued
substance in which particles of ground pigments are mixed with a fluid but are undissolved
suspension
dark colored complexion
swarthy
brush with relatively large tuft of good quality, fine bristles such as black sable or finch; used to blend and stipple cosmetics or powder into the applied cosmetic and clean out deposits impacted by pores
texturizing brush
powder which is lightly colored with non moisture absorbing pigments
tinted powders
transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion of eliminate perception of distinct images; somewhat transparent
translucent
having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodes situated behind/beneath can be distinctly seen
transparent
in liquids, muddy with particles of extraneous matter, not clear or transparent
turbid
coloring (opaque) applied to area which when dry will be covered with wax or another colorant
undercoat
part which is or will be hidden from sight
unexposed area
material combined with pigments so they may be applied more easily
vehicle
areas of skin surface which during life are naturally reddened; places where cosmetics will be applied to restore appearance of warmth that red hemoglobin will give
warm color areas
aspect of physical heaviness associated with different colors; warm, light or grayed hues do not appear as heavy as cold, dark or pure hues respectively; the size of colored object will also create the illusion of greater or lesser weight
weight
