Cosmetics Ingredients

noun a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation

verb to form or produce foam

• The foam on top of the latte was perfectly frothy.
• I love when my bubble bath creates lots of foam.
• That new shampoo makes my hair foam like crazy.
• The excitement in the room was so intense, you could practically see the foam building up.

noun a thick, jelly-like substance used for styling hair or setting makeup

verb to form into a gel

• The gel was applied to the patient's skin before the ultrasound procedure.
• I need to buy some hair gel for my new hairstyle.
• Have you tried that new gel for muscle pain relief?
• The team's chemistry on the field seemed to gel together perfectly during the championship game.

noun a fine powder made from talc, used for perfuming the body and for absorbing moisture

• Talcum powder is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products.
• I always use talcum powder after a shower to keep my skin dry.
• Hey, do you have any of that talcum powder stuff to borrow?
• Her words were like talcum powder, soft and soothing to the soul.

noun a waxy substance found in the head cavities of sperm whales, used in making candles, cosmetics, and ointments

• Spermaceti is a waxy substance found in the head of the sperm whale.
• Have you heard of spermaceti? It's this weird stuff in whale heads.
• I have no idea what spermaceti is, sounds like some alien material.
• Her skin was as smooth as spermaceti, glowing in the sunlight.