Makeup and Beauty Vocabulary Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Topic: Beauty vocabulary, specifically related to makeup.
• Focus on common terms used in makeup application.

Key Makeup Vocabulary

Mascara

• Definition: A cosmetic used on eyelashes.
• Application:
  • Verbs: "put on" or "apply" (interchangeable terms).
  • Careful application is necessary to avoid poking the eye.
  • Enhances the appearance of eyelashes (makes them longer and bigger).

Eyeshadow

• Definition: A cosmetic applied to eyelids.
• Colors: Available in many shades.
  • Can be applied with brushes or fingers.
  • Adds color to the eyelids.

Eyeliner

• Definition: A cosmetic that outlines the eyes.
• Looks like a pencil but is not.
• Application:
  • Should be applied around the top and bottom of the eyes.
  • Enhances the size of the eyes.

Concealer

• Definition: A product used to cover imperfections such as bags under the eyes and zits.
• Use case:
  • Helps conceal dark circles and uneven skin tone.
  • Can cover freckles and acne (also known as "zits").

Special Makeup Techniques

Eyebrows

• Definition: Hairs above the eyes.
• Common issue: Unibrow (hair in the middle above the nose).
• Techniques to shape eyebrows:
  • Eyebrow Waxing:
    • Involves applying hot wax and pulling it off with cloth.
    • Can be painful but effective.
  • Tweezing:
    • Using tweezers to pluck unwanted hairs.
    • Careful with technique; it can be painful.
  • Threading:
    • A method using two pieces of thread to remove hair.
    • Considered effective for shaping eyebrows.

Additional Tips

• Nose Hair:
  • A common issue for men as they age.
  • Recommendation: Use tweezers to pluck nose hairs.
  • Gentle and does not cause much pain.

Conclusion

• Encouragement for everyone to embrace their beauty, with or without makeup.
• Reminder that makeup can enhance features but is not necessary for beauty.