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MAQUILLAGE EPREUVE EAU [2 records]

Record 1 2020-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cosmetology
  • Makeup and Costumes
DEF

Makeup that is not readily removed by water.

OBS

water-resistant makeup; water-resistant make-up: Not to be confused with "waterproof makeup" or "waterproof make-up."

OBS

In English, a distinction of degree of resistance is made between the adjectives "water-resistant" and "waterproof," whereas in French, the adjective phrases "résistant à l'eau" and "à l'épreuve de l'eau" are used to describe any kind of cosmetic product that, once applied to the face or the body, has a certain degree of resistance to dissolving upon contact with water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cosmétologie
  • Maquillage et costumes
CONT

Le maquillage résistant à l'eau s'avère idéal pour camoufler les imperfections et pour mettre en valeur certaines parties du visage, et ce, même dans les moments les plus extrêmes de la journée. Tenace, il contient souvent des huiles volatiles, des cires végétales, animales ou minérales, ainsi que des ingrédients spéciaux qui améliorent sa tenue.

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cosmetology
  • Makeup and Costumes
DEF

Makeup that is not damaged or washed away by water.

CONT

Waterproof makeup contains special ingredients to block out water, including animal-derived and vegetable-based waxes, solvents and polymers.

OBS

waterproof makeup; waterproof make-up: Not to be confused with "water-resistant makeup" or "water-resistant make-up."

OBS

In English, a distinction of degree of resistance is made between the adjectives "water-resistant" and "waterproof," whereas in French, the adjective phrases "résistant à l'eau" and "à l'épreuve de l'eau" are used to describe any kind of cosmetic product that, once applied to the face or the body, has a certain degree of resistance to dissolving upon contact with water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cosmétologie
  • Maquillage et costumes
CONT

Le maquillage résistant à l'eau s'avère idéal pour camoufler les imperfections et pour mettre en valeur certaines parties du visage, et ce, même dans les moments les plus extrêmes de la journée. Tenace, il contient souvent des huiles volatiles, des cires végétales, animales ou minérales ainsi que des ingrédients spéciaux qui améliorent sa tenue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Productos de belleza
  • Maquillaje y vestuario
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