What are different make up product forms?
Whats the difference between a BB cream and a foundation? When is a foundation water or oil based? And what is a contourer compared to a bronzer and highlighter? This list looks at the different types of make up you can create and common product forms. The rest is up to you!
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Blush – loose powder |
Loose mineral powder to apply to the cheeks for blush colour. |
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Bronzer – loose powder |
Loose mineral powder to add bronze to golden-bronze colour. Can be used on the face, shoulders or body for an instant bronzed effect. |
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Bronzer – stick |
An instant bronzing product in stick form, to add bronze to golden-bronze colour. Can be used on the face, shoulders or body for an instant bronzed effect. |
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Concealer - stick |
A strongly opacifying stick product to cover blemishes or hide imperfections. |
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Contourer – loose powder |
Loose mineral powder to add depth, shadows and contours to face shape or body features. Can be used on the face, décolletage or body areas for a contoured effect. |
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Contourer – stick |
An instant contouring product in stick form to add depth, shadows and contours to face shape or body features. Can be used on the face, décolletage or body areas for a contoured effect. |
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Eyeliner |
Liquid eyeliner to emphasise the eyes or create ‘cat’s eye’ lines. |
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Eyeshadow – loose powder |
Loose mineral powder you can create a variety of colours with. |
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Foundation – crème set |
Good coverage solid foundation that applies easily with a sponge, to suit a variety of skin tones. |
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Foundation – liquid – BB cream |
Light coverage water based liquid foundation with actives added. |
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Foundation – liquid – water based |
Good coverage water based liquid foundation for a variety of skin tones. |
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Foundation – liquid – oil based |
Good coverage oil-based liquid foundation for a variety of skin tones. |
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Foundation – loose powder |
Good coverage mineral powder foundation for a variety of skin tones. |
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Highlighter – loose powder |
Loose mineral powder to highlight and enhance features. Adds white, golden or rosy pearl tones to suit a variety of skin tones. Can be used on tops of cheeks, around eyes or on the body to accentuate and highlight key features. |
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Highlighter – stick |
An instant highlighting product in stick form, to highlight and enhance features. Adds white, golden or rosy pearl tones to suit a variety of skin tones. Can be used on tops of cheeks, around eyes or on the body to accentuate and highlight key features. |
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Lipgloss |
Liquid lip colour that feels luscious on the lips with a variety of colourants that can be added to alter the look and colour. |
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Lipstick |
Solid lip colour that feels creamy on the lips with a variety of colourants that can be added to alter the look and colour. |
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Mascara |
Lash building mascara that coats lashes to enhance their volume and appearance. |
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