Foundation in Translation

Foundation in Translation

If we wanted our resumes to be beyond reproach, we’d drop all mention of our farcical college French and replace it with "Fluent in the language of makeup packaging." An abridged dictionary:

"MOISTURZING", "CREAMY",:

"ILLUMINATING," "LINE MINIMIZING," OR "RADIANT":
"CREAM-TO-POWDER," "MATTIFYING":

"TINT" OR "GEL":

"STAIN":

"LONG WERAING," "ENDURING," OR "LASTING":


~Allure, Confessions of a Beauty Editor~ Intensely pigmented formulas designed to cling to skin. (Antonym: "sheer".) Light, sheer, and not the least bit shiny. Also known for drying fast and fading slowly. The color is definitely sheer – and it will probably fade fast. Dries to a powdery finish that’s ideal for very oily skin: far too What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? for dry skin. Contains shimmer particles to reflect light from wrinkles. It also, however, will reflect light onto blemishes- skip if your skin isn’t clear. Will keep dry skin from becoming flaky by the end of the day but make oily complexions look (and feel) even slicker.