Beauty cosmetics is rather a very broad term that may include all types of women cosmetics and beauty products. However, beauty, first of all, reflects in face. So, here we will discuss beauty cosmetics in terms of those beauty supplies that are used to enhance facial beauty. In simple terms, the cosmetic products that are used for face make up will be taken as beauty cosmetics. Before knowing what are these beauty face cosmetics, it is desirable to know the types of beauty cosmetics that are available with the cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers.
When talking about types of beauty cosmetics, it can be seen from the perspective of the types of face cosmetics used for make up; or the types of cosmetic ingredients used for manufacturing beauty cosmetic products. The first one will produce a list of beauty face cosmetics that we will cover in the next section. As far as the division of beauty cosmetics based upon the ingredients used is concerned, there are basically two types of beauty cosmetics products- the mineral cosmetics or the mineral based cosmetics; and the natural cosmetics or organic cosmetics made with natural ingredients like plant derivatives and herbs etc. And there is one more type of beauty cosmetic- the good old traditional makeup cosmetics! However, these traditional cosmetics contain various chemicals that may or may not be harmful ingredients for cosmetics. So, nowadays not only the modern women but all the cosmetic companies focus on either mineral cosmetics or the natural or organic cosmetics.
Mineral Cosmetics are basically the loose powder makeup cosmetics that are made- as the name suggests- from minerals or the earth-based ingredients. The popular mineral cosmetics like loose powder foundations and blushes are light, finely ground loose minerals that are buffed into the skin with the help of wide, fluffy brush. These mineral beauty cosmetics contain such pigments as mica, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide etc. These cosmetic ingredients, however, are also present in the traditional beauty cosmetics but the difference lies in the fact that most of these mineral cosmetics manufacturers do not use the irritant ingredients like fragrances, binders, synthetic dyes, talc, and preservatives etc. Thus, mineral cosmetics are considered skin friendly cosmetics as they are purer and kinder to the skin.
Natural cosmetics are made of natural ingredients like plant oils, fats and waxes, herbal extracts, essential oils, aromatic materials derived from organic or biological cultivation. These natural cosmetics, often referred to as green cosmetics provide a healthy alternative to cosmetics products made with toxic chemicals. Most of the natural cosmetics manufacturers make natural beauty cosmetics without animal testing and with the use of organic cosmetic ingredients as well as use eco friendly and recyclable containers for packaging them. Sometimes difference is made between natural and organic cosmetics too. Natural beauty cosmetics are said to be made from pure and undiluted plant derivatives without any additives, preservatives or chemicals while organic cosmetics are made organically from plants and other organic sources and do not use any synthetic ingredients or even genetically modified organisms.
Now is the turn to know about beauty cosmetics that are used for facial make up. Such face cosmetics include such beauty products as face powder, blush, complexion corrector foundations, concealers, etc.
Face PowderFace powder is that beauty cosmetic powder which is applied to the face in order to set a foundation after application. Some women apply face powder throughout the day so as to minimize the glowing skin effect that is caused by oily skin. The types of face powder include translucent sheer powder and pigmented powder. Some types of pigmented face powders are worn alone without any base foundation. Face powder tones the face and also give an even appearance. Face powders come as compact or as loose powder. Face powders also come in multiple shades to suit various skin tones.
Blush or blusher- traditionally called rouge - is the beauty face cosmetic to color the cheeks with the basic aim to achieve a more youthful appearance. Sometimes, blush is also applied to make the face look wider or longer. In the ancient times, natural ingredients like crushed mulberries, red beet juice and crushed strawberries were used to color the cheeks. Modern rouge or blush cosmetic generally consist of a colored talcum-based powder that can be applied with a brush to the cheek. Blush that fall in the category of natural cosmetics are made of natural substances like the petals of safflower. Other blushes are made of a solution of carmine in ammonium hydroxide and rosewater perfumed with rose oil. Blush is usually found as a powder face cosmetic but can also come in other forms like creams or liquids.
Foundation, sometimes called complexion corrector foundations, is a skin colored beauty cosmetic applied to the face in order to create an even, uniform color to the complexion or to cover flaws and sometimes to change the natural skin tone. The foundations come in a range of shades that are described as light, medium and dark foundations. However, the shades may differ from brand to brand and sometimes within one brand across different formulas. The formula refers to the ingredients blended together to make a particular beauty cosmetic. These can be oil and emollient based formula; alcohol based or powder based foundations; mineral makeup in loose powder format; water based; or silicone based makeup foundations. Other than these, the natural beauty cosmetics include the organic foundation makeup formula too.
A concealer or color corrector is a type of beauty cosmetic used to cover pimples, dark circles, blemishes and other such visible marks on face. Concealer work like foundation to make skin appear more uniform in color. However, there is a difference between these two types of face cosmetics- concealers are more heavily pigmented though they are available in a wide range of opacity. Other than this, difference also lies in the fact that foundations are generally applied to larger areas while concealers are applied on the smaller marks on the face. Concealer are also available in a variety of shades- from lightest to deepest. Some of the concealer colors are look like natural skin tone whereas some others are meant to contrast with a particular type of blemish. For example, white concealer can be used to blur dark circles or bruising as well as to brighten dull skin. Green and blue concealers can counteract red patches on the skin caused by pimples, broken veins, or rosacea. A purple-tinted concealer makes sallow complexions look brighter. These types of colored concealers are generally applied sparingly beneath a concealer or foundation that matches the skin tone.
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