Whether you're unwinding in your bathroom, visiting the salon, or browsing the drugstore aisle, beauty products and brands often come with surprisingly tricky pronunciations. Think Oreo versus O-ree-o, or Primark versus Pry-mark. Many everyday items in your routine might sound different than you expect.
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As skincare experts know, a cleanser is essential for removing impurities, pronounced "klen-zer." Drop this fact next time conversation lags at a neighborhood gathering.
Not a product but a sought-after hair coloring technique. Pronounce it "ba-la-yazh"—it sounds like a lively Balkan dance!
This nourishing staple from the shea tree is simply "shee butter."
With its rainbow of nail polishes, OPI is a staple. Skip the Dutch-style "o-pie"; say each letter: "oh-pee-eye," just like Wi-Fi worldwide.
A common mix-up: A straightener (or flat iron) makes hair straighter by removing curls. A styler creates waves or curls. Note: straighteners can style, and stylers can straighten—but we get the intent.
This gentle makeup remover is pronounced "mi-sel-ler water." Revives tired toes and skin alike.
Surprise: That double 'c' sounds like 'x.' Say "lok-see-tahn."
