Cosmetic Industry Jargon

adjective describing something that is shiny or lustrous like a pearl

• The pearly gates of the palace gleamed in the sunlight.
• She wore a beautiful pearly necklace to the party.
• Check out those pearly whites after using that new whitening toothpaste!
• The pearly tears of joy glistened in her eyes.

noun a mark or stain made by smudging or spreading something

verb to spread or daub (a substance) thinly or untidily over a surface

• The forensic team found a smear of blood on the wall at the crime scene.
• Don't smear your lipstick when you're applying it.
• I can't believe she tried to smear my reputation like that.
• The politician attempted to smear his opponent with false accusations.

verb to make something matte or less shiny

• Using a mattifying primer can help control excess oil on the skin.
• I need to mattify my face before we take pictures.
• I'm going to mattify my T-zone before heading out.
• She tried to mattify the situation by offering a compromise.