1. To hydrate with a deep moisture mask before putting on makeup
   To use a cream or powder to highlight areas of the face that naturally reflect light
2. To make one side of your face appear brighter than the other
   "Strobe" is just another word for "contour."

The strobing technique leaves your skin with a radiant and dewy glow. Ideal areas on the face to highlight include the center of the nose, the cupid's bow, the tops of the cheekbones and the temples.

1. They've run out of money for beauty products.
   They can't find their favorite beauty product.
2. They're having an allergic reaction to a beauty product.
   They've finished all the contents of a beauty product.

"Hitting pan" means that you've used up a powder-based beauty product such as an eyeshadow, blush, bronzer or highlighting palette. Because its contents are all gone, you can see the bottom of the pan (or other packaging) that it came in — i.e. you've "hit pan."

1. A less expensive lipstick in a similar shade and finish
   A second-hand lipstick that was actually used by Kim Kardashian
2. A KKW Beauty lipstick with extra moisturizing properties
   A brand-new KKW Beauty lipstick for half the price on eBay

Short for "duplicate," this term refers to a reasonably-priced makeup item that offers results very similar to a high-end product. In addition to pigmented products like lip colors and eyeshadows, dupes can also refer to makeup tools such as brushes and blending sponges.

1. Toilet paper
   Nail polish
2. Shampoo
   Deodorant

People who go "no poo" (which is short for "no shampoo") believe that the cleansing agents in commercial shampoos are harsh, damaging and ultimately unnecessary. Most use natural products to wash their hair, such as baking soda or apple cider vinegar.

1. Your makeup looks terrible.
   Your makeup looks flawless.
2. You're wearing too much makeup.
   You're not wearing enough makeup.

"Beatdown" is a popular variation of "beat" and refers to the makeup application process itself. For example: " I have a really big date tonight, so I need to leave plenty of time for a long beatdown." When you create the most epic look ever, your makeup is "beat to capacity."

1. Contouring
   Threading
2. Microblading
   Tweezing

Microblading is a form of semi-permanent makeup, similar to tattooing, that uses tiny needles to manually apply pigment to the eyebrow area. While the trend recently took the U.S by storm, it's been popular in Asia for more than 25 years.

1. Squoval
   Almond
2. Squareletto
   Coffin

A hybrid of the words "square" and "oval," this manicure shape is one of the most popular. It's a good option for people who frequently use their hands, as its softer edges makes the nail less likely to snag or tear.

1. Her number-one favorite beauty product
   Her newest makeup purchase
2. A concealer she uses only for special occasions
   A concealer she hates

An acronym for "holy grail," these are the hair, skin and makeup products that you just can't live without. Our HG products include dry shampoo and blotting papers — what are some of yours?

1. Waxing
   Shaving
2. Sugaring
   Threading

Practiced for hundreds of years in areas like Northern Africa, Greece and the Middle East, sugaring is a gentler, less painful alternative to waxing. The gel used during the treatment is made of sugar, lemon and hot water.

1. To create a natural, dewy look with minimal makeup
   To apply bronzer to a clean, foundation-less face
2. To contour without using a highlighter
   To be anti-contouring

Unlike the makeup-heavy contouring technique, non-touring involves using primer, tinted moisturizer and highlighter to give skin a glowing, lit-from-within look. The goal is to make it appear as though you're wearing little-to-no makeup at all.

1. Floating
   Wiring
2. Tracing
   TIghtlining

In addition to making your eyes look bigger, tighlining gives your lashes a thicker and fuller appearance. While most makeup artists deem the technique safe, it's best to avoid if you wear contacts or have very sensitive eyes.

1. Kick ass
   Korean
2. Killer
   Koala bear

"K-beauty" is a general term for skin care products that come from South Korea. Promoting healthy, hydrated skin, they've become hugely popular in the U.S. in recent years, and include popular products such sheet masks and serums.

1. An eyeshadow technique
   A bronzing trick
2. A type of haircut
   An intense face mask

Short for "long bob," a lob refers to a hairstyle that's cut just above the shoulders, just below shoulders or right at shoulder level. It's a universally flattering style that compliments all face shapes.

1. Toasting
   Contouring
2. Crisping
   Baking

Sometimes referred to as "cooking," this popular technique takes advantage of your skin's natural heat to help your makeup sink in and leave your face with a creaseless, flawless finish.

1. Cutting the crease
   Smudging the edge
2. Lining the lid
   Shading the socket

First made popular in the 1960s, a cut crease is a popular technique for small, deep-set or hooded eyes. It give the eyes depth and dimension and creates a widened, doe-eyed effect.

1. Baking
   Strobing
2. Draping
   Non-touring

While this technique for creating chiseled cheekbones has been used for decades, the term "draping" (also referred to as "blush bomb") became trendy after Rhianna sported the rosy look at the 2017 Met Gala.

1. It's non-toxic.
   It's a combination of three shades.
2. It's a gel formula.
   It's peelable.

Nail polishes that are 3-free contain no formaldehyde, toluene or dibutyl phthalate, which are three nail polish ingredients that are thought to be harmful. Green beauty lovers can also find 5-free, 7-free and 9-free formulas that omit even more questionable ingredients.

1. A thick moisturizer
   A potent facial serum
2. A hydrating cleanser
   A creamy under-eye treatment

A K-beauty staple, ampoules are supercharged serums packed with with highly concentrated ingredients designed to target specific skin care concerns such as dryness, dark spots and redness.

1. Toner
   Face oil
2. Blur cream
   Sunscreen

Blur creams are formulated with line-filling ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and micro-filling pearls to hide imperfections (i.e. blur them out) and give your complexion a soft, pore-less finish.

1. Floating
   Winged
2. Tightlined
   Nude

Though this trendy look just recently starting taking over our Instagram feeds, floating eyeliner is nothing new. The technique was first made famous in the 1960s by the supermodel icon Twiggy.

1. Using a sleep apnea machine
   Wearing an overnight face mask
2. Wearing an overnight hand and nail mask
   Using a skin-friendly silk pillowcase

Another K-beauty import (masks are called "packs" in Korea), sleeping packs are mega-moisturizing face masks that hydrate your skin while you sleep. Used just once or twice a week, formulas vary depending on skin type, but typically feature skin-saving ingredients like peptides, essential oils, hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

1. Triple-masking
   Puzzle-masking
2. Multi-masking
   Layer-masking

Multi-masking is great when you want to address more than one skin concern. For example, you can apply a clay mask to your T-zone to sop-up oil while using a hydrating mask to plump your checks and smooth your forehead.

1. Baking
   Tan-touring
2. Bronze-touring
   Cooking

The tan-touring technique is a great way to give yourself a natural-looking bronzed glow that lasts for a number of days. Just make sure you know how to properly apply the self-tanner (try following a YouTube tutorial); otherwise you'll have to live with a bronzed blunder for a few days.

1. To wash your face two times in a row with the same foaming cleanser
   To wash your face with an oil-based cleanser, then follow it with a foaming cleanser
2. To exfoliate with a scrub before washing your face
   To wash your face morning and night

Double-cleansing is a K-beauty method designed to deep-clean the skin. The oil-based cleanser is used first to dissolve oil-soluble makeup such as mascara and eyeliner, giving the cleanser that follows a better ability to provide thorough clean.

1. Fleek of the Day
   Fingers of the Day
2. Face of the Day
   Foto of the Day

"Face of the Day" (a.k.a. #FOTD) is an Instagram hashtag staple. Derived from the fashion-focused "Outfit of the Day" (#OOTD), it's used to flaunt daily makeup looks. It can also be used in conversation, for example: "I woke up late and had no time to get ready, so mascara and tinted lip balm will have to be my FOTD."

1. To exfoliate your skin with sand
   To add glitter to your foundation
2. To soak up slick, greasy areas on your face with loose powder
   To use a lot of bronzer

In everyday life, sandbags are used as barricades to protect areas from flooding. The term works in beauty because the technique involves using loose powder to sop up moisture in sweat- and grease-prone areas such as under the eyes and lips.

1. You're only getting a clear top coat.
   You're getting nail art that incorporates your natural, un-colored nail into the design
2. You're getting gel polish on just a portion of each nail.
   You're getting your nails done in an anti-gravity chamber

A recent runway trend, negative space manicures are a nail art lover's dream. In addition to creating a one-of-a-kind design, they typically last longer than standard manis since much less polish is used.

1. An intensive hair-repair mask
   A hair-highlighting technique
2. A deep conditioning treatment
   A hair texturizing treatment

When you get balayage at the salon, highlights and lowlights are strategically hand-painted onto your hair to create natural-looking lightness. The result is a head full of highlights that look sun-kissed rather than salon-treated.

1. Free-drying
   Rough-drying
2. Finger-drying
   Brush-free-drying

Rough-drying creates big, bouncy hair, as well as lifted roots and amped-up volume all around. It can also help cut down drying time, especially if you know the technique. Just watch a YouTube tutorial to make sure you get it right.

1. Big Beauty
   Botox Base
2. Beauty Balm
   Bold Beauty

Also known as "Blemish Balm" in some areas, Beauty Balms are multitasking skin care creams that do a little bit of everything — hydrate, even out skin tone, protect against sun damage and give skin a luminous glow via light-reflecting pigments.

1. Color enhancing
   Color smoothing
2. Check color
   Color correcting

Color correcting creams, sometimes referred to as complexion corrector creams, offer more coverage that BB creams. While they do contain beneficial ingredients and are lighter than liquid foundation, their main purpose is to disguise imperfections like dark spots and redness.

1. Wearing no makeup at all
   Wearing a BB or CC cream only
2. Wearing makeup that's specifically designed to make you look like you're not wearing makeup
   Wearing sunscreen only

Unlike going "nude" or "bare-faced," which means you're wearing no makeup at all, "naked" refers to the no-makeup makeup look. It actually takes a bit of work (and makeup) to give the fresh-faced illusion that you're wearing none.

1. Their eye makeup is running.
   Their lipstick has smudged.
2. Their collar is noticeably stained with foundation.
   Their nail polish has chipped.

It's hard to keep a bold red lip in place. One of the best tricks to prevent lipstick-smudging bleed is to blend concealer around corners of your lips, then line your lips with a lip liner.

1. Light-up jewelry
   A special type of brightening under-eye cream
2. An selfie-friendly light
   A lamp that holds jewelry

Most beauty vloggers and YouTube stars can't live without ring lights, which give skin an instant, camera-ready glow. They're also great for photo shoots and selfies — with no filter required!

1. Your eyebrows look amazing.
   Your eyebrows look too thin.
2. Your eyebrows look too thick.
   Your eyebrows need to be groomed.

Originally a phrase of praise for perfectly arched brows, "on-fleek" has evolved to describe any makeup look that's fierce and fabulous. It's also sometimes used as a general, non-makeup term for anything that's on point.