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perfume
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
comb
thumb|A typical plastic comb
lipstick
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
shampoo
thumb|right|upright=1.3|Shampoo lather in hair thumb|right|upright=1.3|Bottles of shampoo and lotions manufactured in the early 20th century by the C.L. Hamilton Co. of [[Washington, D.C., United States]]
eau de cologne
class of perfume concentration of between 2-6%
nail clippers
tool for trimming toe or finger nails
lotion
thumb|Lotion and shampoo at the [[Banff Centre]]Lotion is a low-viscosity topical preparation, typically an emulsion of oil and water, intended for application to unbroken skin for moisturizing, protective, cosmetic, or medicinal purposes. By contrast, creams and gels have higher viscosity, typically due to lower water content. Lotions are applied to external skin with bare hands, a brush, a clean cloth, or cotton wool.
hairbrush
A hairbrush is a brush with rigid (hard or inflexible) or light and soft spokes used in hair care for smoothing, styling, and detangling human hair, or for grooming an animal's fur. It can also be used for styling in combination with a curling iron or hair dryer.
eau de toilette
a class of perfume concentration of between 5-15%; eau de toilette has less concentrated fragrance than perfume (eau de parfum) and more than cologne (eau de Cologne)
aftershave
thumb|Aftershave in a bottle alongside a shaving brush, [[shaving soap, and a safety razor]] right|Aqua Velva|Williams Aqua Velva aftershave from the 1930s|thumb
hair roller
small tube that is rolled into a person's hair in order to curl it
nail file
tool used to gently grind down and shape the edges of nails, usually after the nail has been trimmed with nail clippers
dressing table
mirror dressing table for makeup application
personal care product
consumer product used in personal hygiene or for beautification
sachet
thumb|A handmade sachet containing lavender. thumb|
sunless tanning
indoor tanning lotion
dry shampoo
hair product
Carmelite Water
alcoholic extract
shower puff
shower accessory