 There are various forms of makeup, among them are:
* Lipstick, lip gloss, lip pencil and lip-ink, used to make up the lips for a longer lasting effect.
* Liquid foundation, used to color the face, also for lightening and concealing flaws to produce an impression of health and youth. The reporting they provide can range from very transparent to a full coverage.
* Cream foundation, which acts in the same way as liquid foundation, but provides a more full coverage.
* Powder, used to strengthen the foundation, it helps soak up the oil from the skin, giving a matte completion.
* Rouge (blush or blusher), used to color the cheeks and accentuate the cheekbones. This comes in powder, cream and gel forms.
* Bronzer, used to create a more brown or sun-kissed looks.
* Mascara, used to augment the eyelashes.
* Eyeliner and eye shadow, used to color and emphasize the eyelids (larger eyes compared to face is a sign of youth).
* Nail polish, used to color the fingernails and toenails.
* Concealer, a type of thick dense makeup used to cover pimples, various spots and discrepancies in the skin.
* Cosmetic colored contact lenses, used to change eye color.
Also involved in the general category of cosmetics are skin care products. These comprise creams and lotions to moisturize the face and body, sunscreens to protect the skin from damaging UV radiation, and treatment products to repair or conceal skin defects (acne, wrinkles, dark circles under eyes, etc.). Cosmetics can also be described by the form of the product, as well as the area for application. Cosmetics can be:
- liquid or cream emulsions;
- powders, both pressed and loose;
- dispersions;
- anhydrous creams or sticks.
Surgical and chemical procedures can be used for cosmetic result as well. Lots of techniques, such as microdermabrasion and chemical or physical peels eliminate the oldest, top layers of skin cells. The bottom layers of skin left over often come out more fleshy, youthful and soft. Everlasting application of tinge (tattooing) is also used cosmetically.
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