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  2. Compact (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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    Art Deco Rowenta enamel rhinestone compact Vintage art deco style compact, c. 1960s, made by Stratton of Birmingham A modified compact containing coding on the mirror, designed to be used by CIA operatives – date of production unknown source: CIA. A compact (also powder box, powder case and flapjack) is a cosmetic product.

  3. Makeup brush - Wikipedia

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    Makeup brushes. A makeup brush is a tool with bristles, used for the application of makeup or face painting. The bristles may be made out of natural or synthetic materials, while the handle is usually made out of plastic or wood. When cosmetics are applied using the appropriate brush, they blend better onto the skin.

  4. Foundation (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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    A densely bristled brush is best for applying foundation as it is less likely to leave streaky brush marks. As with all tools used to apply makeup to the face, brushes should be soft and gentle, as anything too stiff will scratch and irritate the skin. Airbrush: Liquid foundation is applied with an air stream. The airbrush mixes the foundation ...

  5. Cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    A makeup brush is used to apply makeup to the face. There are two types of makeup brushes: synthetic and natural. Synthetic brushes are best for cream products while natural brushes are ideal for powder products. [31] Using the appropriate brush to apply a certain product allows the product to blend into the skin smoothly and evenly.

  6. Paint roller - Wikipedia

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    In Canada, Norman James Breakey invented a paint roller in 1940, had it patented in Canada, [1] and produced it in a home factory. [2] After WW II, he sold at least 50,000 of the paint rollers under the name Koton Kotor and it was also sold as the TECO roller by Eaton's.

  7. History of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    "Regency Cosmetics and Make-Up: Looking Your Best in 1811". Regency England 1790-1830. "Naked face project: Women try no-makeup experiment". USA Today. 28 March 2012. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012; Forsling, Yvonne. "Regency Cosmetics and Make-Up: Looking Your Best in 1811". Regency England 1790-1830

  8. Teeth-cleaning twig - Wikipedia

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    This end can be used to brush against the teeth, [2] while the other end can be used as a toothpick. [3] The earliest chew sticks have been dated to Babylonia in 3500 BCE [ 3 ] and an Egyptian tomb from 3000 BCE; [ 2 ] they are mentioned in Chinese records dating from 1600 BCE [ 3 ] In the Ayurvedas around 4th century BCE and in Tipitaka , in ...

  9. Ocular prosthesis - Wikipedia

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    Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), [6] commonly known as acrylic, is a transparent thermoplastic available for use as ocular prosthesis, replacement intraocular lenses when the original lens has been removed in the treatment of cataracts and has historically been used as hard contact lenses.