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Anti-Shine[]
Is in reference to Foundation. Usually a powder that mattifies and reduces oils and shine on the skin.
Bubble[]
See Liquid Sand.
Confetti[]
Similar to Sparkle and Glitter in that it has a 3-D effect but without the sparkle or shift.
Crackle Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. Crackle or Shatter effect is when you apply a regular coat of nail polish as a base colour and then the special crackle nail polish. As it dries it makes breaks allowing the base colour to come through.
Cream[]
In reference to Lipstick or Lip Gloss. Free of shimmer or glitter but not absent of shine or sheen.
Creme Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. Free of shimmer or glitter but not absent of shine or sheen.
Dewy or Glow[]
Is in reference to Foundation. A moist glowing finish texture.
Duochrome Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. Two colours usually achieved with a sparkle, shimmer or metallized shift. So is considered a colour (by being two a colour) and a texture or an effect. Alternatively, referred as Duotone.
Duotone[]
Is in reference to Makeup. Two colours usually achieved with a sparkle, shimmer or metallized shift. So is considered a colour (by being two a colour) and a texture or an effect. Alternatively, referred as Duochrome.
Fleck[]
Also known as speckle is in reference to Nail Polish. A 3-D sparkle and shift effect or confetti of irregular fleck-like shapes.
Full Coverage[]
Is in reference to Foundation. Coverage that conceals most imperfections and flaws in skin tone.
Glimmer[]
See Shimmer.
Glitter[]
See Sparkle and Glitter.
Glitter Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. A 3-D sparkle and shift.
Holographic[]
Is in reference to Makeup. See Holographic.
- Lamé s in reference to Nail Polish. A type of glitter nail polish finish made with holographic particles.
Iridescent[]
Is in reference to Makeup. See Iridescent.
Lamé[]
See Holographic.
Liquid Sand[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish, also know as Bubbles. Bubble-like or Sand-like translucent particles added in the lacquer for a 3-D gritty effect.
Lustre[]
See Shine.
Matte[]
Is in reference to Makeup. Free of sheen, shimmer or glitter.
- Demi-Matte, Semi-Matte or Natural Matte in reference to foundation finish texture for a natural finish— neither moist nor powdery.
- Luminous-Matte or Satin in reference to lipstick or foundation finish texture for a natural luminous finish between fresh and velvety.
- Matte in reference to foundation finish texture for a velvet like finish— free of shine.
- Comfort Matte, Demi-Matte or Satin-Matte in reference to lipstick texture is a texture with a hint of cream.
- Mega Matte or Matte in reference to lipstick texture is a texture more velvet and has more density than comfort matte.
Matte Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. Free of sheen, shimmer or glitter.
- Demi-Matte or Satin Finish is a matte finish with a slight sheen.
Medium Coverage[]
Is in reference to Foundation. Coverage that hides some imperfections and evens out skin tone.
Metallic or Metallized[]
Is in reference to Makeup, also know as frosts or frosted (the dated terms).
- Metallic is a metal effect seen in gold, silver, bronze and copper.
- Metallized is a metal effect given to other colours. For the purposes of this Wiki both are acceptable/interchangeable.
Metallic Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. A luminous reflective sheen. More reflective sheen compared to Pearl Finish.
- Foil Nail Polish is a chrome metallic nail polish effect.
- Nail Foil Transfer is a metallic, holographic or patterned nail effect transferred on to nails.
Multichrome Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. Similar to Duochrome but more than two colours or Holographic usually achieved with a sparkle, shimmer or metallized shift. So is considered a colour (by being multiple colours) and a texture or an effect. Alternatively, referred as Multitone but not to be confused with Multicoloured.
Multicoloured[]
Is in reference to Glitter Finish or Sparkle or Glitter Makeup. Similar to holographic in pertaining to be more than two identifiable colours present, achieved through 3-D Glitter, Sparkle or Confetti but on a clear or transparent medium.
Multitone[]
See Multitone.
Pearl Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. A luminous sheen. Less shimmer compared to Shimmer Finish.
Satin[]
Is in reference to Makeup. A texture between matte and shimmer; almost matte and a hint of shimmer.
- Satin or Luminous-Matte in reference to lipstick or foundation finish texture between matte and dewy/glowing— luminous sheen between fresh and velvety.
- Satin-Matte, Comfort Matte or Demi-Matte in reference to lipstick texture is a texture with a hint of cream.
Satin Finish[]
See Matte Finish.
Sheer[]
In reference to Lipstick, Lip Gloss or Lip Balm. A shine texture and less pigment; similar to a gloss.
Sheer Coverage[]
Is in reference to Foundation. A transparent, tint of colour to even out skin tone.
Sheer Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. A shine texture and less pigment; similar to a gloss. Sheer Finishes are buildable— the more coats the less sheer.
- Jelly Nail Polish is a high gloss buildable sheer nail polish.
Shimmer[]
Is in reference to Makeup. A luminous sheen and shift. Alternatively, referred as Glimmer.
Shimmer Finish[]
Is in reference to Nail Polish. A luminous sheen and shift. More shimmer compared to Pearl Finish.
Shine[]
In reference to Lipstick or Lip Balm. A high shine, semi-gloss or wet texture comparable to a Lip Gloss but in a lipstick. Alternatively, referred as Lustre.
Sparkle and Glitter[]
Is in reference to Makeup. A 3-D sparkle and shift.
Transformer[]
Is in reference to Makeup. A shifting and/or holographic shade that can be used on it's own or on top of other colours and shades to add extra dimension or a holographic look.
Velvet[]
See Matte.