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Sure you might think that cosmetics are something that mostly women use or talk about, but that’s not the case anymore.Many people want to get into a good skincare regimen for example, so that you can look and feel your best.

We’re going to get into this vocabulary and then you can see what these words are, how to use them, and you can apply them to your conversations.

Foundation: This is the base or what you put on first in terms of makeup. It gives you some color and is a foundation to work off of for the rest of your makeup regimen. It may hide any blemishes or just give you a general glow that you can enjoy and build the rest of your makeup routine off of.

Mascara: This is used to give the look of fuller eyelashes. This is something that so many want, and if you use just a little bit of mascara on your eyelashes it can give you more volume and make them appear longer and fuller.

Eyeliner: This is used to line the eye, on the top as well as the bottom. This can help your eyes to appear bigger and can give a nice contrast. This is something to be used right under or on top of the eyes just to add a simple or thin line.

Eyeshadow: This is put on the eyelids to add a bit of color, perhaps some shimmer, and a nice contrast. It can help to really open the eyes and be the base of a good eye regimen. This is often an important part of your makeup routine, and it starts with a good eyeshadow and the right colors for the occasion.

Blush: This is used sparingly on the cheeks. It is often used at the “apple of the cheeks” which is the upper area, which can add a touch of color and really enhance your overall makeup. You don’t want to add too much because you want it to still look somewhat natural.

Lipliner: You use this to line the lips and give yourself a good area with which to put lipstick on after. This can help your lips to stand out and even look fuller. You use this sparingly and want to line very close to the lips so that it’s a perfect complement.

Lipstick: This brings color or shimmer or definition to your lips. The right color of lipstick can really make your lips pop and highlight your mouth in a profound way. Lipstick comes in so many different colors and styles and it can really enhance your lips in a beautiful way.

Lip gloss: This is a shinier substitute or addition to lipstick. You may wear it on its own for some shimmer and shine to add to your lips. You may use it with lipstick or on its own for a great look.

Eyebrow pencil: This helps to fill in any gaps in the eyebrows as this is a distinguishable feature on your face. You may use it to add volume, but you usually go lightly with this so that it doesn’t look like too much.

Face lotion (SPF): You need a good face lotion to add moisture into your skin. If you can find one that happens to have a certain SPF that can offer you some protection from the sun as well. You want to combine this with some sort of cleanser to help you get into a good skin care ritual as your face is so important.

Eyelash curler: Many people use this to give curl and definition to the eyelashes, particularly before using mascara. You usually want some good volume with eyelashes, and this allows for that. It’s a really nice touch to add to your regimen.

You may find it useful to think through a couple of conversational questions about makeup.