face powder

cosmetic

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Face powder is a cosmetic applied to the face to enhance appearance. It is often used after a foundation cream, which provides an even base. Good face powder contains ingredients like talc for easy spreading, chalk or kaolin for moisture absorption, magnesium stearate for adherence, and zinc oxide or titanium dioxide for coverage. Pigments are added to provide color. Face powder, along with rouge or blusher, is commonly carried in small kits for touch-ups. Cosmetics, in general, are preparations applied to the human body to beautify, preserve, or alter appearance, with a history dating back to ancient Egypt.12

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Foundations, face powder, and rouge
…an even, adherent base for face powder, which when dusted on top of a foundation provides a peach-skin appearance. Many ingredients are needed to provide the characteristics of a good face powder: talc helps it spread easily; chalk or kaolin gives it moisture-absorbing qualities; magnesium stearate helps it adhere; zinc…
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…an even, adherent base for face powder, which when dusted on top of a foundation provides a peach-skin appearance. Many ingredients are needed to provide the characteristics of a good face powder: talc helps it spread easily; chalk or kaolin gives it moisture-absorbing qualities; magnesium stearate helps it adhere; zinc…
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