Makeup
Makeup is a substance applied to the face or body to alter or enhance appearance. It can conceal features, add color, or create decorative effects.
Cosmetics: Products used to cleanse, protect, or alter the appearance of the body. Makeup is one category within this broader family of personal-care products.
Foundation (cosmetics): A complexion product used to even the appearance of skin tone. Foundation provides a base layer for many face-makeup looks.
Makeup brush: A tool with bristles used to apply or blend cosmetic products. Brush shape and movement affect the placement and finish of makeup.
Ancient Egyptian cosmetics: Cosmetic substances used in ancient Egypt for eye decoration, skin care, and ritual or social purposes. Egyptian kohl and other preparations are among the best-known early makeup traditions.
Beauty standard: A culturally shaped expectation about which physical appearances are considered attractive. Makeup can reproduce, adapt, or challenge prevailing ideals of appearance.
Pigment: A material that imparts color by selectively absorbing and reflecting light. Pigments supply much of makeup’s visible color.
Concealer: A pigmented cosmetic used to make selected areas of skin appear more even in color. Concealer targets spots or shadows that foundation may not cover.
Makeup sponge: A porous applicator used to distribute and blend cosmetic products. A sponge can press liquid or cream makeup into an even layer.
Kohl: A dark cosmetic powder or paste traditionally applied around the eyes in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Kohl connects eye makeup with long-standing regional practices.
Drag (performance): A performance practice that uses clothing, makeup, and gesture to stylize or transform gender presentation. Drag demonstrates makeup as a tool for deliberate persona-building.