Study Flashcards
Emollient
To smooth and soften the skin
- protects against loss of moisture
- oils, fats and waxes
- aloe vera
Antioxidant
To combat free radicals in the environment
- Vitamin E
Emulsions
To smooth the blend of oil and water and provide a base for the product
Humectant
Attracts water, usually out of the air. Effective moisturisers
Magnesium carbonate
- Refines open pores
- stimulates to tighten and firm
Glycerine
- Soothing and moisturizing
- a humectant
- fake sweat
Waxes in lipstick
- candelilla
- carnauba
Silica
Oil absorbent
Viscosity controlling
Bulking
Titanium dioxide
Opacifies
Used to block UV rays
Liquid foundation
- High water to oil ratio
- suitable for oily skin
Gel foundation
- Non greasy
- suitable for smooth black skin
- suitable for clear skin
- gives a natural tanned look
Cream foundation
- higher oil to water ratio
- suitable for dry and mature skin
Mousse foundation
- Light coverage
- air bubbles and whipped
Block/cake foundation
- medium to full coverage
Light reflecting foundation
- works well for mature skin
Matte foundation
- high water ratio
- suitable for oily skin
AHA
Alpha hydroxy acid
- found in milk, fruits and sugar
- glycolic cleanser
- gently exfoliates the skin
Comedogenic
The ability to block pores
Desquamation
The natural process of the skin shedding it’s top layer
Protruding eyes
Dark shadow all over the lid and highlighter on the brow bone
Deep set eyes
Lighter colour all over the lid and slightly darker shade applied to the outer corner blending upwards and outwards
Wide apart eyes
Darker shade to the inner part of the eye and a lighter on the outer corners
Close set eyes
Lots of highlighter on the inner corner and other colours upwards and outwards
Autoclave
Used to sterilize small metal items
- tweezers and scissors
UV radiation
Used to sanitize small items like brushes.
Must be cleaned first and turned because it cannot pass through them
Yellow light
Aka home
- warm yellow glow
- enhances almost every colour, except dark browns and purples, which can look muddy