Cosmetics Terms

Basic Terms and Categories

Getting to know cosmetics starts with understanding their main types and functions.

• Cosmetics — a broad category of products for the care of skin, hair, nails, and teeth, as well as for concealing imperfections or accentuating individual features of the face (makeup).
• Skincare — products designed to maintain and improve the condition of the skin. The category includes cleansing, moisturizing, nourishing, and toning products.
• Makeup — products for the face, eyes, lips, and brows, as well as for coloring hair and nails. Their purpose is to enhance, sculpt, and visually correct the shape and tone of the face.
• Skin type — one of the key characteristics that determines which skincare products to choose. The main types are normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive.
• Hypoallergenic — a property indicating a reduced risk of allergic reactions. ETERIA COSMO products, for instance, are made on an alcohol-free base.
• INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) — the international naming system for cosmetic ingredients. It is the standardized list of components you see on the label of any cosmetic product.

Creams and Leave-On Products

This category covers products that are applied to the skin and stay there, protecting, moisturizing, or nourishing it.

• Cream — an emulsion-based product for the care of facial, hand, foot, or body skin. It comes as either an oil-in-water or a water-in-oil emulsion. Creams can moisturize, nourish, protect, and perform other functions.
• Lotion — a hygienic skincare product, most often a water-alcohol solution of various active substances: organic acids, vitamins, and infusions of medicinal plants.
• Toner — a product for the final stage of cleansing after washing. It restores the skin's pH balance and prepares it for a cream or serum.
• Serum — a concentrated product with a high content of active ingredients. Its texture is lighter than a cream's, and it targets specific concerns: hydration, brightening, or fine lines and wrinkles.
• Emulsion — a light moisturizer with a fluid texture. It is often used in place of a cream on oily or combination skin.
• Oil — an oil-based product for intensive nourishment and softening. The formula usually combines carrier oils with essential oils.

Makeup and Tools

This section covers the products used to create a look, refine the features, and bring out individuality.

• Primer — a makeup base applied before foundation. It helps makeup last and leaves the skin smoother and more even. Tinted primers correct specific concerns: pink refreshes, green neutralizes redness.
• Concealer — a product for spot-covering imperfections: under-eye circles, blemishes, dark spots, redness, and scars.
• Powder — a product that tints and protects the skin while masking cosmetic imperfections. It comes in several forms: loose, pressed, cream, and beads.
• Foundation — a product that evens out skin tone and covers imperfections.
• Blush — a product that gives the face a fresh, healthy look and sculpts the cheekbones.
• Eyeshadow — an eye makeup product available in a range of textures: loose, pressed, cream, and liquid.
• Mascara — a product that colors the lashes and adds volume.
• Lipstick — a product that colors and cares for the lips. It comes in solid, cream, or liquid form.
• Pencil — a stick-form cosmetic for the eyes, lips, or brows.
• Makeup brushes — tools for applying and blending makeup.

What Sets ETERIA COSMO Cosmetics Apart

No discussion of cosmetics terminology would be complete without the principles behind the ETERIA COSMO philosophy. It is a family-run manufactory of craft fragrances and natural body care.

• Natural ingredients — the foundation of every product. Instead of harsh chemical components, the formulas rely on extracts of plants, aromatic herbs, and spices.
• Nourishing complex — ETERIA COSMO formulas contain a complex of natural calendula, chamomile, and sage extracts that leaves the skin soft and cared for.
• Safe formulas — the products contain no parabens, sulfates (SLS), or petroleum derivatives. Shower gels and soaps are built on gentle plant-derived surfactants such as Decyl Glucoside and Cocamidopropyl Betaine.
• Ethical production — the products are never tested on animals and are packaged in eco-friendly kraft materials.
• Pharmacy design — a minimalist, restrained packaging style that underlines purity, transparency, and trust in the brand.
• Aromatherapeutic approach — ETERIA COSMO fragrances fall into three groups according to how they affect your emotional state: Relaxation, Inspiration, and Balance.

This glossary is only the first step into the world of mindful care. Understanding the basic terms and principles will help you navigate the vast range of cosmetics with confidence, choose products that genuinely suit you, and get the most out of them. And brands like ETERIA COSMO make that choice sustainable, ethical, and genuinely harmonious as well.