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You may utilise MAC, OPI, Maybelline, a bit of SK-II and of course your trusty GHD nigh every twenty-four hour period, only have you ever wondered (to quote a wise guy called Shakespeare) what's in a name?

Yep, while you can probably name every eyeshadow in their range, do you actually know annihilation about what the brand's proper noun actually hateful? Refinery 29 posed the question that had never fifty-fifty crossed our heed – and even the beauty obsessed amid us won't know them all.

MAC

Deplorable to break it to you, purchase anyone who says 'MAC Cosmetics' has been saying it incorrect. That's because information technology stands for Makeup Art Cosmetics, making that extra 'cosmetics' totally redundant. Who knew?

Nivea

Founded in 1882, your trusty skincare make is probably older than you think – and its name has an aboriginal meaning too. It's derived from the Latin word "nix, nivis," which means 'white equally snow' which refers to the company'due south first major production, the pure white NIVEA Creme.

OPI

Their smoothen names may exist seriously tricky just the total make name? Information technology's more on the serious side. While nosotros were all guessing things like 'Opulent Polish Inc', the reality is a lot less out there. It actually stands for the company's full name 'Odontorium Products Inc'. Try saying that fast x times.

Some other fun fact? OPI actually started out as a dental brand, earlier its polishes took off and they ditched teeth care permanently. Our OPI colour option? The ultimate summer shade in Where Did Suzi's Man-go ($19.95)(Lookout: Can't exist bothered with the fuss of a lipstick AND lipliner? We've constitute the perfect solution. Post continues afterwards video.)