make-up art cosmetics
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Put quite simply, perfume is a smell! What type of smell and how it is produced and marketed is perhaps of greater significance. The way in which perfumes and fragrances are made up can have an effect on the marketability and acceptance by the consumer. It is big business and not merely a matter of mixing a drop of water with some crushed flowers, it is a real mixture of science and art.
Firstly one has to consider what type of perfumes and fragrances are to be produced. Parfum (or Perfume depending on where you are in the world), is the most concentrated form typically containing 22% essential oils (that is the active ingredient giving the smell). Eau de Parfum (or EDP) contains between 15 and 22% essential oils whilst Eau de Toilette (or EDT) contains 8 to 15%. Eau de Cologne (EDC) although popular due to its relative cost has just 4% and a further dilution is Eau Fraiche which contains a subtle hint of fragrance at 1 to 3% essential oils. These essential oils for perfumes and fragrances are usually extracted from flowers or other aromatic parts of a plant. It takes a lot of raw material to make a small amount of the concentrated oil.
Next one has to consider exactly what carrier liquids are to be used which is no easy task. The carrier either has to compliment the essential oils or has to be totally inert and not have any scent at all. Most perfumes and fragrances are mixed with between 75 and 95% of specially denatured ethyl alcohol with the remainder made up of a single or, more usually in modern products, a mixture of essential oils. However, other types of carrier can be used, such as inert oils and water (although this is now relatively uncommon).
The exact mix of essential oils to bring about a unique smell is carefully controlled in laboratories using very modern scientific methods. However, whatever perfumes and fragrances are eventually produced using all the most modern scientific analysis available it must pass a further test. The people who are employed as the testers of the smell (or smellers – can you imagine writing that on your CV!!) must pass the scent before any sort of production can take place.
The next hurdle is consumer testing. This is possibly the most intense part of the whole process because who is to say that your sense of smell is any better than another persons? Your likes and dislikes and personal preferences with smell play a part and if unsuccessful at this stage then the perfumes and fragrances will not get to market.
The company then has to decide the best way in which to bring the perfumes and fragrances to the market. Advertising strategies, packaging, bottle shapes, price range, demographics and a whole host of other considerations have to be borne in mind before you and I eventually get the product to our noses.
So that smell, whether lingering heaven or quick spent hell, whether outrageously expensive or cheap as chips, comes down to one thing – personal preference. Whether it is considered an award winning part of the perfumes and fragrances market or a mere smell is down to you.
MAC Make-up Art Cosmetics Collection Haul
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White Pearl Nail Art Makeup Charm Deco Rhinestone Wheel $2.92 |
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Slim purse mirror cover art joe Bonomo Make-up and Live $2.75 |
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2 Pump Dispenser Nail Art Acetone Polish Makeup Remover $0.01 |
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12 Color 3D Nail Art Polish Pens for Lady Makeup New $0.89 |
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Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder – # 00 Make Up Art $45.00 |
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5 Nail Art Polish Makeup Corrector Remover Pen +15 Tips $1.36 |
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1945 Paul Rand art Jacqueline Cochran make-up print ad $9.99 |
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Nail Art Acrylic Makeup Multi Utility Box Case C037-O $0.99 |
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Nail Art Acrylic Makeup Multi Utility Box Case C037-W $0.99 |
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Nail Art Acrylic Makeup Multi Utility Box Case C037-B $0.99 |
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5 Nail Art Polish Makeup Corrector Remover Pen +15 Tips $1.36 |
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Nail Art Acrylic Makeup Multi Utility Box Case C037-P $0.99 |
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Nail Art Acrylic Makeup Multi Utility Box Case C037-Y $0.99 |
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BOX BAG CASE MAKEUP COSMETIC NAIL ART Kit TOOL -Black $15.00 |
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Big 12 Colors Glitter Powder Nail Art Decoration MakeUp $6.90 |
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900pc Lint Nail Art Wipes Acrylic Makeup sheet Polish $8.99 |
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5x Pen Dispenser Nail Art Acetone Polish Makeup Remover $6.28 |
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Nail Art Makeup White Pearl Charm Deco Rhinestone Wheel $3.21 |
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White Pearl Nail Art Makeup Charm Deco Rhinestone Wheel $3.28 |
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BOX BAG CASE MAKEUP COSMETIC NAIL ART Kit TOOL -Black $15.00 |
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Hobbipen G535-B Pro 0.35mm Airbrush & HobbiAir Cube Pro Compressor Makeup Kit for Tattoos & Cosmetics $159.99 The HobbiPen G535-B Pro is a low pressure, versatile and dependable airbrush that is especially popular for professional makeup artists. The G535-B Pro is a unique airbrush with another class of its own. The 0.35mm needle & nozzle is ideal for broad strokes on the face and body allowing for quicker coverage. The G535-B Pro is designed to provide amazing atomization at low pressures and air flows… |
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Palmer Face Paint (2 Ounces) – in your choice of colors This premium quality cosmetic-grade face paint offers one-coat coverage in rich vibrant colors. The extensively tested formula washes easily from skin with soap and water. Certified non-toxic. An excellent choice for sporting events parties school fairs and Halloween. Many colors available…. |
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Blue Q Dick & Jane Zipper Pouch $6.95 See Jane’s new bag? Jane got a new makeup bag and Dick didn’t get anything. See Dick cry. Roomy zippered pouch |
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Liquid Latex Fashions Ammonia-Free Body Paint, Black, 16-Ounce Jar $16.99 Liquid Latex Fashions manufactures an ammonia free liquid latex body paint in a variety of colors. Whether you are looking for solid color body paint, or black light reactive body paint we have it all! Our line of body paint includes solid colors, fluorescent, neon, pearl and our exclusive metallic body paint colors! These body paints are made with the highest quality of FDA approved ingredients. … |
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Liquid Latex Fashions Ammonia-Free Body Paint, Flesh, 16-Ounce Jar $16.99 Liquid Latex Fashions manufactures an ammonia free liquid latex body paint in a variety of colors. Whether you are looking for solid color body paint, or black light reactive body paint we have it all! Our line of body paint includes solid colors, fluorescent, neon, pearl and our exclusive metallic body paint colors! These body paints are made with the highest quality of FDA approved ingredients. … |
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Liquid Latex Fashions Ammonia-Free Body Paint, Blue, 16-Ounce Jar $16.99 Liquid Latex Fashions manufactures an ammonia free liquid latex body paint in a variety of colors. Whether you are looking for solid color body paint, or black light reactive body paint we have it all! Our line of body paint includes solid colors, fluorescent, neon, pearl and our exclusive metallic body paint colors! These body paints are made with the highest quality of FDA approved ingredients. … |
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Childrens Arts & Crafts Kits: Create Your Own Mask Great Gift Idea for Family Fun! Childrens Arts & Crafts Kits: Create Your Own Mask. Attach feathery papers to an adhesive mask template. No glue required! Kit includes mask templates, colored paper, elastic string, holographic paper board and full color detailed instructions. Enough materials to make up to 3 masks…. |
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The One Hundred $12.99 “Simply put, these items make me feel classic. And there is no substitute for feeling this way. Ever.” In the wildly popular The Little Black Book of Style, fashion authority Nina Garcia showed women how to think about personal style in an entirely new way. Encouraging readers to creatively assert their style identities, Nina showed women of all ages how to hone and self-edit a distinct f… |
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Milk-Based Soaps: Making Natural, Skin-Nourishing Soap $6.43 Learn how to make moisturizing milk-based soaps like Oatmeal, Peaches and Cream, and specialty soaps, as well as how to turn this hobby into a moneymaker!… |
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The Art of Make Up $60.00 Featuring clear text and illustrations that provide step-by-step instructions for his techniques, the make-up artist who does all of the famous faces of our era displays his talent in spectacular photographs of Hollywood greats. 30,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo. Tour…. |