Beauty Terminology

noun a sticky or slimy substance

adjective describing something as resembling or being like goop

• The scientist studied the chemical composition of the goop found in the laboratory.
• I accidentally stepped in some goop on the sidewalk.
• That goop is so sticky, it's hard to get off my hands.
• Her mind was filled with goop after a long day of work.

noun the way in which something is composed or arranged

verb to constitute or form something

adjective relating to the composition or arrangement of something

• She applied makeup before attending the formal event.
• I love experimenting with different makeup looks.
• Her makeup game is always on point.
• A little bit of makeup can make a big difference in how someone looks.

noun a similar light, soft hair that grows on a person's face, especially a young man who is beginning to grow a beard

• The dermatologist recommended a gentle exfoliator to help remove the peach fuzz on her face.
• She couldn't help but giggle at her boyfriend's cute peach fuzz on his cheeks.
• I need to get rid of this annoying peach fuzz on my upper lip.
• The soft peach fuzz of the sunset painted the sky in pastel colors.

noun the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal

adjective relating to or affecting only the outer surface or appearance of something

• The importance of inner beauty is often overlooked in a society that values beauty that is only skin deep.
• Don't judge a book by its cover, remember beauty is only skin deep.
• That guy may look good on the outside, but remember, beauty is just skin deep.
• The painting may look flawless from afar, but upon closer inspection, you realize its beauty is only skin deep.

adjective Tanned is used as an adjective to describe someone who has darkened skin from exposure to the sun.

• She returned from her vacation with a beautifully tanned complexion.
• After spending a week at the beach, she came back looking all tanned and relaxed.
• I need to hit the tanning bed before the party so I can look tanned and fabulous.
• His words were tanned with the warmth of sincerity.