Makeup tools vocabulary 01

Our local supermarket sells ___ _______ for applying shiny gloss.

• lip brushes

• cosmetic wedges

• sharpeners

• foundation brushes

Answer explanation

A lip brush is a brush that is used to apply lipstick.

Maria used a _________ to make her eye pencils more pointed.

• sharpener

• cosmetic wedge

• lip brush

• cotton Q-tip

Answer explanation

A sharpener is a tool with a small blade that is used to sharpen the points of makeup pencils.

What do you use to apply liquid mascara?

• A mascara wand.

• A shader brush.

• A fundation brush.

• A cosmetic wedge.

Answer explanation

A mascara wand is a tool that is used to apply mascara to a person's eyelashes.

What can be applied with a blush brush?

• Foundation

• Blush

• Mascara

• Concealer

Answer explanation

Foundation is a liquid, cream, or powder makeup applied to the face and neck to create an even, uniform color to the complexion.

Blush, also called blusher or rouge, is a cosmetic product applied to the cheeks.

Most ______ are water-based liquids composed of specific active ingredients including plant extracts and essential oils.

• toners

• mascaras

• highlighters

• blushers

Answer explanation

A toner is a liquid that reduces oiliness and makes the skin firm.

Mainly there are hydrating ______, calming and soothing ______ and astringent ______.

• toners

• mascaras

• highlighters

• blushers

Answer explanation

A toner is a liquid that reduces oiliness and makes the skin firm.

An ________ helps to enhance the shape and size of the eyes.

• eyeliner

• lip gloss

• mascara

• eye shadows

Answer explanation

An eyeliner is used to make the eyes more prominent and create an illusion of thicker lashes.

Emphasizes the eyebrows, improves the shape and makes them look thicker.

• Eyebrow pencil

• Lipstick

• Eyelash curler

• Lip brush

___________ is for highlighting certain light points on the face, including cheekbones, cupid’s bow, nose, and forehead.

• Highlighter

• Sharpener

• Blusher

• Powder

Answer explanation

Highlighter is a type of cosmetic product that reflects light.

Dry skins need it and so do oily skins when there is superficial dryness of the outer layer.

• Moisturiser

• Powder

• Blusher

• Cleanser

Answer explanation

A light moisturising lotion is a good base for makeup. It helps to retain moisture in the skin.