(Q4) Cosmetics Flashcards
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Transparent Cosmetics
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Clear, see-through
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Translucent Cosmetics
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Semi-clear, diffusion of some kind
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Opaque Cosmetics
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not clear, blocks light and covers area, concealing skin below
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Types of Cosmetics
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- Cream
- Powder
- Liquid
- Aerosol
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Cream Cosmetics
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- semi-solid consistency
- Pros prevents dehydration, covers discoloration will color hair, covers wax, mixes with wax
- Cons: can look pasty/clumpy, covers wax, rubs off easily, mixes with wax needs powder to dry/set
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Powder Cosmetics
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- solid substance in fine, loose particles
- Pros: Dry, reduces shine, mixes with wax
- Cons: cakes/clumps, not for large coverage, stiffens wax
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Liquid Cosmetics
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- liquid colorant in which pigments are dissolved or suspended
- Pros: driws quickly, does not cake/clump, easy to remove from hair, is not pasty
- Cons: Dehydrating, does not cover discolorations, does not cover wax, collects in pores creating dark spots
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Aerosol Cosmetics
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a fine liquid which is applied with compressed air
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Mortuary Cosmetics vs Retail Cosmetics
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- Mortuary cosmetics are specifically designed for use on tissue that has no
body heat; more expensive - Retail cosmetics may not work properly because they may require body heat to work properly (but a lot of the time they work anyway); less expensive and readily available
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Foundation
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- The base coat, the first layer
- Usually a cream
- Sometimes an opaque liquid if masking discoloration is needed
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Blush
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- Coloring to add warmth to areas like the cheek, nose and chin
- Usually red in hue
12
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Lip Color
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- Color used to add natural warmth to mucous membranes of lips
- Can be lipstick to add ornamental color
- Usually in the form of a cream or stick
13
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Mascara
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To darken and accentuate eyelashes
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Eyeshadow
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- To darken and accentuate the upper eyelid
- Use with caution
- Eyeshadow is used to accentuate the open eye on a living person
- Using eyeshadow on the closed eye can be overwhelming
- Consult family before proceeding
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Eyeliner
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- To darken and accentuate the line of eye closure
- Consider using on men also
- A small amount of eyeliner on the line of eye closure will draw attention
to the eyes, giving them an “anchored” position and creating better
overall composition