Do you also come across makeup terms on social media or hear them frequently in makeup videos, but don't quite know what they mean ? Do you ever get lost among the names of makeup products and techniques? Then you're in the right place! Because we've compiled the essential makeup terms that every makeup enthusiast should know. If you're ready, let's open the doors to the world of professional makeup together.
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The Secret to Color Intensity: Pigmentation
Pigmentation is a makeup term that describes how vibrant and intense a makeup product's color performance is. Products with high pigmentation can give the skin a strong and radiant color with even a single application. Products with low pigmentation, on the other hand, provide less color and may have less lasting power.
When choosing eyeshadow, it's especially important to pay attention to pigmentation. For example, for evening makeup or dramatic eye makeup looks, you can achieve the bold look you envision by opting for highly pigmented eyeshadows. Pigmentation is also one of the most important factors for better application of other face makeup products like concealer , foundation, and blush.
The Formula for Long-Lasting Makeup: Baking
Although the word "baking" literally means to cook, in makeup it refers to the setting step. Applying a generous amount of translucent powder to areas where foundation and concealer have been applied and waiting a few minutes is called the baking technique. Within a few minutes, the powder combines with the foundation or concealer due to the skin's warmth, essentially "cooking." This results in a smoother, matte finish to the makeup. For more detailed information about baking, one of the most commonly used makeup techniques, you can also check out our article titled " A Revolution in Makeup Setting: The Baking Powder Method ."
The Art of Defining Facial Features: Contouring
One of the makeup terms and techniques you absolutely need to know is contouring. Contouring is a makeup technique used to make facial features more prominent. To apply this method, you can use various makeup products such as bronzer, highlighter, contour powder, and cream contour. You can benefit from the contouring technique by applying darker shades to areas you want to shade and downplay, and lighter shades to areas you want to highlight.
You can achieve a more professional-looking contouring look by using certain makeup accessories. For example, angled contour brushes help you blend products much more easily.
Applying a dark-toned contouring product under the cheekbones, along the jawline, forehead, and nose bridge will give your face a more dimensional look. You can also highlight your under-eyes, nose bridge, and cheekbones with a highlighter. If you want your contouring makeup to last longer, you can apply a thin layer of setting powder, such as Flormar Loose Ultra Fine Texture & Semi-Matte Finish Setting Powder, over your entire makeup.
Contouring Technique with Blush: Draping
Draping is a makeup technique that actually dates back to the 1970s and has recently regained popularity. Unlike classic contouring, draping uses blush to accentuate facial features. If you want a softer, refreshed, and more natural look compared to contouring, you can try this technique.
When draping, apply blush not just to the cheekbones, but starting from the temples and extending towards the cheekbones. This can make your facial features appear more defined. Shades of blush like pink, coral, or peach are perfect for this technique.
Mastering Eyeliner: Tightling
Tightlining, a makeup technique used to accentuate the eyes, involves applying eyeliner to the inner lash line . It's ideal for making lashes look fuller and eyes more defined. There are several alternatives for tightlining. Instead of a pencil eyeliner, a soft-tipped, waterproof eye pencil can make the job easier. However, you should avoid pencils with hard tips for tightlining, as you could damage your eyes.
The Signature of Dramatic Eye Makeup: Cut Crease
Do you want to accentuate the natural crease of your eyelids and achieve a more even and blended eyeshadow application? Then the cut crease technique is right for you! This method, which allows you to create a dramatic and striking look by shading the crease of your eyelids, usually uses a combination of matte and shimmery eyeshadows. After applying a darker shade along the crease, a shimmery eyeshadow is applied to the center of the eyelid.
If you're looking for an eyeshadow palette that contains all the shades you need to create a cut crease, you should check out the Flormar Latte Matte and Shimmer Mini Eyeshadow Palette – with Mirror. Suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions, this palette comes in two different color options to suit warm and cool skin undertones.
The Formula for Radiant Skin: Strobing
For those who love to highlight their skin's natural glow, strobing is one of the most practical methods. Essentially, you can think of this makeup technique as the opposite of contouring, but here, instead of dark tones, only highlighting products are used.
To apply the strobing technique, you absolutely must use a highlighter. However, to increase the level of shimmer even more, using a shimmering makeup primer when you start your face makeup is also a key tip. Flormar K-Spirit Glass Primer Nourishing and Smoothing Shimmering Makeup Primer would be a perfect choice for this.
When strobing, apply highlighter to areas of your face where natural light falls: the tops of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, above your eyebrows, the center of your upper lip, and the tip of your chin. For a final touch, use a lip gloss that gives off a natural shimmer to achieve a radiant look from start to finish.
You've learned the most commonly used makeup terms and techniques in the world of makeup. Now it's time to try the ones that suit you best! Don't forget to take advantage of Flormar's wide range of products to apply your chosen techniques!
