In Brazil, the cosmetics industry is huge, and many women of all socioeconomic levels invest in beauty. Maquiagem, or make up, is something of an art, and you can learn cosmetics vocabulary, as well as slang and other useful words, from watching some of these how-to videos.
Listening Comprehension
1. What’s a pincel?
2. How do you say “step by step”?
3. How do you specify top eyelashes and bottom eyelashes?
The Secretary of Science & Technology of Tocantins state, along with research groups from the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Maranhão are launching a R$6.9 million study to examine the cosmetic properties of Amazon fruits and plants, including the andiroba, copaíba, castanha and babaçu. 
The study intends to create a network of groups that will identify the best ingredients for products like soaps, shampoo, and lotions. The organizers hope to bring scientists together with researchers throughout the Amazon to work on the study.
The other purpose of the study is to eventually bring profits to the people of the Amazon, since products are often sold or exported as primary materials rather than finished goods. Researchers hope the study will enable small businesses to create Amazon-based cosmetics and sell the goods directly.
There are already several companies that make cosmetics with Amazon fruits and natural ingredients. Here are your best bets:
