Skip to main content

Glossary

Glossary

Here you will find words or phrases that are commonly used on my blog and their meanings:


Affiliate- An associate for a company, used for marketing purposes.

Contour-A makeup technique used to slender/sculpt or tone facial features.

Dupe- Abbreviated phrase for duplicate; the exact form of an item.

Elf- An abbreviated phrase for eyes, lips, face-which is a makeup and beauty product company.

E/S-An abbreviation for eyeshadow.

Eye base-  A product that is applied before eye makeup, it helps to provide long lasting and vibrant eye makeup.

FOTD- Face of the day.

Giveaway- An item(s) that will be given away for free, usually by a contest. 

HD-Abbreviated phrase for high definition.

Haul- The latest products or items that I've acquired or purchased.

Highlight- A product and/or color that is applied to accentuate a particular facial feature. A highlight is often a lighter colored product and/or color.

IMATS- International Makeup Artist trade show.

L/G-An abbreviated phrase for lip gloss.

L/S-An abbreviated phrase for lipstick.

LOTD-Look of the day
 
Mua- An abbreviated phrase for makeup artist. 

Mufe-Abbreviated phrase for Makeup up For Ever, which is a international makeup brand.

NOTD-Nails of the day.

Primer- A product that preps the skin/face for makeup application, also provides makeup endurance.

Review- Thoughts and opinions on a product or item after using it, a review can have pros and cons or both.

Swatch or Swatches- A tester of a color.

WOC- An abbreviated phrase for women of color, women of color includes but not limited to African American, Indian, Latinas, Filipino and Hispanic women.





Popular posts from this blog

How I Refurbished my Louis Vuitton Speedy...

I bought an authentic preloved Louis Vuitton Damier Speedy bag a few months back. While I was so excited to finally get the bag and wear it, I realized (at that time of buying and when I received it) that the bag had some wear on it that could use some fixing up. After searching online, I found a blogger,  Lollipuff , who posted an article on how to refurbish LV bags. Based on the recommendations in the post, I used the following products: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Blue Magic Metal Polish cream (tube) and Cadillac Boot and Shine leather conditioner. I also used laundry detergent and baby wipes. All of the products used can be used on any bag to spruce it up. Read on for the deets, to see how you can spruce up your handbag! Before At first glance, the bag had some sheen on the exterior. Most of the brass fixtures had green tarnishing (which happens with aging of brass). The leather handles were dull. The bag had lost some of its shape. The inside was the kicker! The red interi
8 comments
Read more

Mac Face and Body Foundation Review

One of my most used foundations is the Mac Face and Body liquid foundation. I've been promising a  review on it, so here it is. Product Claims "A water-based, water-resistant foundation that provides long-lasting, natural coverage for face and/or body. Ideal for all skin types. Face and Body Foundation provides sheer, natural looking coverage in an easy to blend, water-resistant formula. The long-lasting formula is available in a wide range of colours and contains several emollients to help moisturize and condition the skin. It delivers professional looking results that meet the exacting standards of beauty photography and is ideal for perfecting the face and body." Pros -Price is $32.50 retail and about $19 if you're a Mac pro card member (That could be a con based on your finances). -For the price you pay it gives you a lot of foundation. It's in a 4 fl oz bottle. -Because it's water based it doesn't feel heavy, it feels very light on the face.
15 comments
Read more

Creme of Nature Lemongrass and Rosemary Leave-In Conditioner Review

After promising myself to take better care of my hair, I read in a hair care magazine that if you have breakage or dry hair (like my hair) to consider purchasing a leave-in conditioner, since you don't have to rinse it out-the conditioner keeps on working and conditioning your hair. This was perfect for me because I'm really lazy when it comes to styling and taking care of my own hair... usually I look for products that are easy and quick to use. I do use Creme of Nature's Detangling shampoo, so I figured I would buy their leave-in conditioner. FYI- Creme of Nature is a brand that specializes in hair care products for women of color, who have natural or relaxed hair. They mostly use natural ingredients in their products, which they call "Certified Organic." Product Claims "Pamper your hair with this creme-based formula to soften, detangle, and provide the ultimate conditioning.  Perfect for color treated hair, organic  Lemongrass works to tone and hig
12 comments
Read more