Here is a list of definitions for anyone who is just starting to get into makeup and may not be familiar with certain terms. Some are fairly obvious, but I will post them anyway. I will keep updating the list as needed. Feel free to suggest other terms.
Base- helps eyeshadow last longer. (Basically, another name for primer.)
BOGO- buy 1 get 1 free
Brow finisher- wax in a stick used to groom the brows.
e/s- eyeshadow
EOTD- eye of the day or eye look of the day
Fluid line- liquid liner in gel form. It gives a silky finish and is applied with a brush.
f/l- fluidline
FOTD- face of the day
Kohl Pencil- soft pencil liner.
LE- limited edition
Lipgloss- add shine, or shine and color
Lipliner- used to outline and fill; helps prevent feather and bleeding.
l/l- lip liner
Lipstick- adds color to lips, can moisturize, be glaze, lustre, creamy ect.
Mixing medium- used to apply eyeshadows, glitters or pigments in wet form and reduce pigment and glitter fallout.
MSF- mineralized skinfinish
Depending on the msf it can be used to set and fix foundation or as a touch-up throughout the day. Also to highlight cheeks, brows or add a bronzy glow depending on the shade.
Paintpot- a highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. Can be used as an eyeliner and really makes eyeshadow colors pop.
pp- paintpot
Paint- eye shadow product which goes on creamy and dries to a powdery finish. It is used as a base for
eyeshadows and to make eyeshadow colors pop.
Piggy- pigment
Pigment- highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin.
Pressed pigment- pigment that has been mixed with alcohol and turned into a more solid form. (eyeshadow in a pan)
Primer- helps mascara, foundation and eyeshadow last longer.
SE- special edition
Shadestick - a smooth and silky, rich and creamy eye shadow delivered in stick form.
ss- shadestick
Technakohl liner- a mechanical pencil-style liner.
