Beauty & Personal Care Glossary Description
Explore key beauty and personal care terms, ingredients, formulations, and industry concepts. Our glossary helps you better understand product features, manufacturing processes, and professional terminology used throughout the beauty industry.
Glass Skin
Glass Skin refers to a skincare result where the skin looks extremely smooth, hydrated, and glowing with a dewy, translucent finish.
Double Cleansing
Double Cleansing is a two-step facial cleansing method that uses an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based cleanser to thoroughly remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities.
Clean Beauty
Clean Beauty refers to beauty products formulated without potentially harmful ingredients, focusing on safety, transparency, and environmentally friendly practices.
Active Ingredients
Active Ingredients are the biologically effective components in skincare products that directly target and improve specific skin concerns.
Skin Brightening
Skin Brightening is a skincare goal aimed at improving dull skin, evening out skin tone, and enhancing overall radiance and luminosity.
Skin Elasticity
Skin Elasticity refers to the skin’s ability to stretch and return to its original shape, reflecting firmness and youthfulness.
Collagen Synthesis
Collagen Synthesis is the natural biological process where the skin produces collagen proteins to maintain structure, firmness, and elasticity.
Barrier Repair
Barrier Repair refers to restoring and strengthening the skin’s protective barrier to prevent moisture loss and protect against external irritants.
Dewy Finish
Dewy Finish describes a makeup or skincare result that gives the skin a fresh, hydrated, and naturally glowing appearance.
Exfoliating Acids
Exfoliating Acids are chemical ingredients such as AHAs and BHAs that help remove dead skin cells and promote skin renewal.
Microbiome Skincare
Microbiome Skincare focuses on maintaining and balancing the skin’s natural microbiome to support healthy skin function and barrier protection.