What is carnauba?
A wax of vegetable origin
Magnesium carbonate
Contributes to the smoothness of the powder and absorts perfume added
Magnesium Stearate
aids the ability to cling and provides waterproof qualities
Sodium lauryl sulphate
Use in cleansing products in creams and lotions, contributes foaming and lathering
Zinc oxide
Absorb UV radiation, not absorb by skin
Talc/talcum (baby powder)
Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make opaque, improve feel of product
Precipitated chalk
Increase opaqueness, absorbs sebum/ perspiration
Carnauba
A wax of vegetable origin, also called Brazil wax/ Palm wax, is wax of the leaves of the
palm, usually in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It is Hypoallergenic and emollient
properties as well as its shine, it is an ingredient in many cosmetics formulas to thicken
lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow, foundation...etc
Mica
Natural flattering appearance
Titanium dioxide
gives coverage
Nasolabial folds
used a lighter shade of foundation in the crease to diminish the lines
Effect of highligter above cheekbones
to highligh and to emphasis the cheek bones
When shoudl frosted shages of lipsticks not be used?
Dry lips
What type of light should an evening make up be applied under?
Aslways clear white light
Which ingredients is added to some concealers to hearl blemishes?
Salicyclic acid
Why are particles coated with light reflecting reflecting titanuim dioxide added to
lipstick?
To give a frosted finish
Why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up immediately after a facial?
Because the make-up may appear uneven and patchy
How would you widen areas of the face with narrow features?
With a lighter foundation of hihglighter
How would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features?
With a darker foundation or shader
Which tones in lipstick are emphasized when lipstickes change colour?
Blue tones