Cosmetics are often used in our daily lives.

Common cosmetics substances include oils, hydrocarbons, synthetic grease materials, inorganic powders, organic powders, surfactants, and natural compounds.

There are many types and styles of cosmetic products, each with different functions and effects.

The following is an introduction to the types of cosmetics.

1. category according to the purpose of use: cleansing creams, face washes, bath preparations, shampoo, hair conditioners, shaving creams, etc.

2. Makeup category: sunscreen, foundation, setting powder, eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, finishing powder, highlighter, lipstick.

3. beautifying and finishing role: skin, hair, nails, lips, and other beautifying and finishing, to achieve the purpose of beauty and finishing face, such as powder, rouge, lipstick, hair gel, hair dye, perm, nail polish, etc.

4. Skin care products include cleansers, lotions, creams, essences, isolation, sunscreen, etc.

5. Creams： cleansers, moisturizers, foundations, shampoos, concealers, hair baking creams, essence creams, and make-up creams.

6. Cleaning products: Basic cleansing products include cleansing milk, cleansing foam, cleansing cream, cleansing soap, exfoliating gel, or dead skin cream.

7. Makeup is the most diverse category of cosmetics, including facial primer, eyebrow makeup, eye makeup, lip makeup, grooming, makeup setting, and makeup tools.

Here are some of the essential functions of cosmetics

1. Cleansing

Cosmetics remove dirt from the skin, hair, and teeth, as well as dirt produced by human secretion and metabolism. Such as facial cleansers, shampoos, and toothpaste.

2. Protective effect

Cosmetics can make the skin and hair moist, soft, smooth, elastic, etc., to protect the skin, against the wind and cold, ultraviolet radiation, and other stimuli, to prevent skin damage and withering hair role. Such as emollient lotion, sunscreen, hair conditioner, etc.

3. Nutritional effects

The nutritional ingredients added to the formula can replenish the nutrients needed by the skin and hair, increase the vitality of tissue cells, maintain the moisture balance of the skin and reduce the production of fine wrinkles, thus playing a role in delaying skin ageing and promoting the physiological function of the hair. Such as nutritional creams, nutritional masks, etc.

4. Beauty

By using cosmetics for skin care and make-up, people can increase their charm or emit fragrance to achieve the purpose of cosmetic grooming. Such as foundation cream, lipstick, hair gel, mousse, perfume, and nail polish.

5. Special functions

Some cosmetics have the following special procedures: hair care, colouring, perming, hair removal, breast beauty, bodybuilding, deodorization, and sun protection.

The use of make-up is also about the order. The correct order of make-up will result in a clean look and a more precise feel, in the following order.

For basic skincare before makeup, after cleansing the skin, you should first use a toner to cleanse second and moisturize the skin.

For make-up, start with a make-up prep or isolation or sunscreen, followed by concealer and foundation for clearer skin and a more flattering base.

This is followed by eyebrows and eye shadow.

The eyes are followed by a touch-up, raising the bridge of the nose and chin, and finishing the cheeks with a blush to give the face a more toned appearance. Finally, apply lipstick that matches your make-up.

After these steps of cleansing, essential skincare, and make-up, you will look beautiful.