Cosmetics

Perfume (, ) is a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds (fragrances), fixatives and solvents, usually in liquid form, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living-spaces an agreeable scent. Perfumes can be defined as substances that emit and diffuse a pleasant and fragrant odor. They consist of artificial mixtures of aromatic chemicals and essential oils. The 1939 Nobel Laureate for Chemistry, Leopold Ružička stated in 1945 that "right from the earliest days of scientific chemistry up to the present time, perfumes have substantially contributed to the develop

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thumb|upright|A woman applying red lipstick thumb|upright|Lips with dark crimson lipstick thumb|upright|A tube of red lipstick Lipstick is a cosmetic product used to apply color and texture to lips, often made of wax and oil. Different pigments are used to produce color, and minerals such as silica may be used to provide texture. The use of lipstick dates back to early civilizations such as Sumer and the Indus Valley Civilisation, and was popularized in the Western world in the 16th century. Some lipsticks contain traces of toxic materials, such as lead and PFAS, which prompted health concerns

right|thumb|Forensic dusting of a crime scene using fingerprint powder and a specialized brush A brush is a common tool with bristles, wire, or other filaments. It generally comprises a handle or block to which filaments are affixed in either a parallel or perpendicular orientation, depending on the way the brush is to be gripped during use. The material of both the block and bristles or filaments is chosen to withstand hazards of its intended use, such as corrosive chemicals, heat, or abrasion. It is used for cleaning, grooming hair, makeup, painting, surface finishing, and many other purpose

lacquer applied to the human fingernails or toenails to decorate and protect the nail plates

a cosmetic product applied to the face to serve different functions, typically to beautify the face

thumb|A mascara tube and a wand applicator

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make-up

ancient eye cosmetic used around the eyes, primarily inside the row of eyelashes

wax-like substance for moisturizing and relieving chapped or dry lips

cosmetic used to give lips a glossy lustre, sometimes adding a subtle color

cosmetic applied in artistic ways by the eyes, outside the eye-lashes

colorful cosmetic for eyelids

thumb|A woman with a tilaka on her forehead In Hinduism, the tilaka, colloquially known as a tika, is a mark usually adorning the forehead at the point of the ajna chakra (third eye or spiritual eye) and sometimes other parts of the body such as the neck, hand, chest, or the arm. The tilaka may be applied daily for decorative purposes, as a symbol of religious affiliation, for rites of passage, or other special spiritual and religious occasions, dependent on regional custom. It is also used to honour and welcome someone upon arrival.

thumb|A traditional vermilion red or orange-red colored cosmetic powder thumb|Sindoor daan in Bengali Hindu wedding thumb|'Sindhooram charthal' ceremony in Malayali Hindu wedding, [[Kerala]] Sindoor (, ) or sindura (,) is a traditional vermilion red or orange-red or maroon cosmetic powder from South Asia, usually worn by married women along the part of their hairline. In Hindu communities, the sindoor is considered auspicious and is a visual marker of marital status of a woman and ceasing to wear it usually implies widowhood.

Cosmetology (from Greek , kosmētikos, "beautifying"; and , -logia, "study of") is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty include hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, non-permanent hair removal such as waxing and sugaring, and permanent hair removal processes such as electrology and intense pulsed light (IPL).

temporary removal of body hair

highly absorbent type of paper or other material

thumb|Liquid concealer Concealer is a type of cosmetic that is used to mask imperfections on the skin. These imperfections can include dark circles under the eyes, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation. Concealer is similar to, and can be used in conjunction with foundation, a lighter cosmetic that is used to even out the skin tone. Both concealer and foundation are typically used to make skin appear smoother and more uniform in color. These two types of cosmetics differ in that concealers tend to be more heavily pigmented, though concealer and foundation are both available in a wide range of color

skin coloured cosmetic applied to the face

cosmetic application

Mesotherapy (from Greek mesos, "middle", and therapy from Greek therapeia) is a form of alternative medicine which involves intradermal or subcutaneous injections of pharmaceutical preparations, enzymes, hormones, plant extracts, vitamins, and/or other ingredients such as hyaluronic acid. It has no proven clinical efficacy and poor scientific backing. Mesotherapy injections allegedly target adipose fat cells, apparently by inducing lipolysis, rupture and cell death among adipocytes. The stated aim of mesotherapy is to provide the skin with essential nutrients, hydration, and other beneficial c

black and white makeup used by black metal artists

establishment dealing in cosmetic treatments, such as hairdressing and nail services

type of makeup

process of lightening the color of the skin around the anus to make the color of the anus more uniform with the surrounding area, either done in a salon by a cosmetic technician or through creams that can be applied at home

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makeup used to assist in creating the appearance of the characters

cream designed to smooth skin and remove makeup

type of cosmetic

archaeological artifacts from middle to late predynastic Egypt

international nomenclature of cosmetic ingredients

thumb|Kumkuma powder from Mysore, India.

cosmetic product

aqueous product of the hydrodistillation of volatile organic substances

thumb|240px|A vajazzle of an HTML tag A vajazzle, also occasionally spelled vagazzle and sometimes nicknamed glitter pubes, is a form of genital decoration. The word is a portmanteau of vajayjay (a euphemism for vagina) and bedazzle. The process of creating a vajazzle is known as vajazzling. It involves the application of crystal ornaments onto the shaved mons pubis of a woman.

skin care product

pads of cotton used for sanitary applications

cosmetic

portable case for makeup or facepowder, usually with a mirror in its lid

cosmetic product

economic theory

symbol found on packaging stating the amount of months a product should be used for after opening

undereye makeup worn by sports players

oil derived from yolk of chicken eggs

Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products with bioactive ingredients purported to have medical benefits. In the US, there are no legal requirements to prove that these products live up to their claims. The name is a portmanteau of "cosmetics" and "pharmaceuticals". Nutricosmetics are related dietary supplement or food or beverage products with additives that are marketed as having medical benefits that affect appearance.

thumbnail|London, Wellcome Library, MS 544 (Miscellanea medica XVIII), early 14th century (France), a copy of the intermediate Trotula ensemble, p. 65 (detail): pen and wash drawing meant to depict "Trotula", clothed in red and green with a white headdress, holding an orb thumb|Trotula transitional ensemble, Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, MS lat. 7056, mid-13th century, ff. 84v-85r, opening of the De ornatu mulierum Trotula is a name referring to a group of three texts on women's medicine that were composed in the southern Italian port town of Salerno in the 12th century. The name de

Japanese Culture

process of using prosthetic sculpting, molding and casting techniques to create special make-up effects

thumb|Kyoto geisha Toshimana holding a Nōh mask, wearing full make-up and a katsura (wig) is a powder foundation traditionally used by kabuki actors, geisha, and their apprentices. The word is written with kanji meaning "white powder", and is pronounced as the word for white () with the honorific prefix .

natural dark facial mark

face makeup

cosmetic marketing term

thumb|Example of contouring the cheekbone with makeup. Contouring is a makeup technique that uses cosmetics to define, enhance and sculpt the structure of the face or other body parts, such as breasts.

body fat from bears, used for many applications and once thought to be a treatment for hair loss

piece of soft material used for the application of face powder

conical onrmament worn on the head in Ancient Egypt

Japanese skin care brand