If makeup is one thing you associate the term “cosmetic” with, you're on the right track. What you need to know though is that there's really quite a lot more to cosmetics than just makeup. Things that you apply on your skin that enhance your appearance and feel constitute cosmetics. Check out the list of the four most common cosmetic lines in town.

1. MAKEUP. When you see most girls and stage actresses being “made” up, dolled up and dressed up, you'll find one common denominator: makeup. Don't you just love the magic that makeup does on flawed skin, unflattering pallor and not-so-attractive facial features? Research suggests that makeup increases the self-confidence of women and allow them to see themselves objectively. The makeup line consists of blush on, eye shadow, lipstick, foundation and pressed powder and a bunch of other stuff you as a woman knows so well. As you can notice, most makeup items take care of your face.

2. SKINCARE. This is one cosmetic line that makes you both feel and look good all over. As the name suggests, skincare cosmetics take care of your skin, moisturize it, keep it from excessive dryness, prevent if not minimize stretch marks and protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. Note that each skincare product performs a different function. If the product does all five, then you've uncovered a gold mine (lucky you!). Lotions, moisturizers, cocoa butter jars and sun blocks belong to this line. If you're thinking about getting a new skin look, mull over sun tans and bronzers.

3. FRAGRANCES. Don't you just feel good when you know you smell good? Fragrances boost the way you feel by stimulating your olfactory senses as well as those of your admirers. They create an impression of exceptional hygiene and boost your attractiveness. In fact, studies reveal that although men are visual creatures, they actually remember a woman longer by the way she smells than by the way she looks. Perfumes and colognes make up the fragrances line. Occasionally, you can also find bathroom products such as deodorants and hair perfume belonging to this line.

4. HAIR CARE. Beautiful hair is sexy hair, and the hair care line takes care of just that. From shampoos and conditioners, down to gels, hair shine boosters, dyes, hair straighteners and perming solutions, you won't run out of hair cosmetics that want you to flaunt your tresses a bit more. Hair amazingly enhances your appearance, so that you not only want to change your look once in a while, but you also want to make sure that your hair feels great and is really healthy. Taking care of your hair challenges and imperfections is never a problem in this cosmetic line, as you have several corrective products to choose from: anti-hair-fall shampoo, anti-dandruff shampoo, hair repair gels and a lot more.

Makeup, skin care, fragrances, hair care – these cosmetic lines indeed make you look and feel good. Have fun pampering yourself. You look great.