42 beauty brands you lot might be mispronouncing

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  • Some of the most popular beauty brands take names that can be tricky to pronounce.
  • Glossier, Fifty'Occitane, and NYX, for example, could be confusing to some.
  • Glossier is non pronounced "Gloss-ee-r" just rather "Gloss-ee-yay."
  • And NYX is not pronounced "North.Y.10" — it's "Nix."
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If you've ever wondered how to pronounce the names of your favorite beauty brands, chances are yous're non alone.

Several of them tin get quite tricky — especially ones like Caudalie and Ole Henriksen that have origins overseas.

To lend you a helping hand, Insider has rounded upwardly 42 brands and listed the correct way to pronounce them.

Algenist

Algenist products use algae to meliorate skin.
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The wrong way: All-jah-nist.

The correct way: Al-jen-ist.

Almay

Almay makeup is made for those with sensitive skin.
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The wrong fashion: All-may.

The right style: Ahl-may.

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Anastasia Beverly Hills is known largely for their eyebrow and eyeshadow products.
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The incorrect way: Anna-stay-shza Bev-er-lee Hills.

The correct way: On-ah-stah-zee-ah Bev-er-lee Hills.

Batiste

The brand is known for its collection of affordable dry shampoo.
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The wrong fashion: Bah-tist.

The right mode: Bah-tee-ist.

Besame Cosmetics

Besame Cosmetics takes inspiration from makeup trends of by decades.
Angela Papuga

The wrong way: Beh-same Kaz-met-icks.

The right way: Beh-sah-meh Kaz-met-icks.

Boscia

Catering to sensitive skin, each detail is made without preservatives.
Sephora

The wrong fashion: Boss-come across-ah.

The right style: Bo-sha.

Briogeo

Briogeo is known for its plant-based hair products.
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The wrong fashion: Bree-ahj-ee-oh.

The right mode: Bree-oh-gee-oh.

Caudalie

Antioxidants common in grape seeds and grape vines can be found in every product.
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The incorrect way: Ka-oo-dah-lie.

The correct fashion: Kwah-dah-lee.

Ciaté

The brand sells makeup and nail smoothen.
Sephora

The wrong fashion: See-ah-tee.

The right manner: Come across-ah-tay.

Clinique

The brand'south pare intendance items are top picks among shoppers.
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The wrong way: Klin-ick.

The right manner: Klin-eek.

Davines

Loftier-stop hair care crafted in Parma, Italia is its specialty.
Davines

The incorrect fashion: Dah-vines.

The right mode: Dah-vi-ness.

e.l.f.

Due east.l.f. stands for "eyes, lips, face."
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The wrong mode: Eastward. 50. F.

The correct way: Elf.

Estée Lauder

The luxury make carries skin care products, makeup, and fragrance.
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The incorrect mode: Ess-tay La-ow-der.

The right way: Ess-tay Constabulary-der.

Givenchy

The luxury dazzler make originated in France.
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The wrong fashion: Give-ench-ee.

The right way: Gee-von-chee.

Glossier

Many recognize the make for it's signature pink logo.
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The wrong way: Gloss-ee-r.

The correct way: Gloss-ee-yay.

Guerlain

Guerlain is a luxury beauty make that was first founded in 1828.
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The wrong way: Ger-lane.

The correct way: Gare-lohn.

Huda Dazzler

Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan got her get-go every bit a beauty blogger.
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The incorrect mode: Hue-da Byu-tee.

The right way: Who-da Byu-tee.

Josie Maran

Virtually Josie Maran products are infused with Argan.
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The wrong way: Jo-come across Mare-anne.

The correct fashion: Jo-zee Mar-ran.

Jouer Cosmetics

Makeup from Joer Cosmetics is vegan and cruelty-free.
Sephora

The wrong style: Joo-er.

The correct way: Joo-ay.

Kérastase

The brand is often used by hairstylists backstage during fashion shows.
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The incorrect manner: Intendance-ah-stayce.

The right way: Intendance-ah-stahss.

Kevyn Aucoin

Kevyn Aucoin is said to have pioneered the fine art of makeup contouring.
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The incorrect style: Kevin A-money.

The right way: Kevin Au-quan.

Kiehl's

The popular skin care brand was born in 1851 in Manhattan's E Hamlet.
Sephora

The wrong way: Kiles.

The right way: Keels.

Korres

The make combines mod medicine with ancient Greek recipes.
Sephora

The incorrect fashion:Cores.

The right fashion: Core-rezz.

Lancôme

The make is housed under its Parisian parent company, L'Oréal.
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The wrong style:Lan-rummage.

The correct manner: Lahn-comb.

Laneige

Laneige products apply water science to improve the peel.
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The wrong way: La-naige.

The right mode: La-ne-jeu.

La Roche-Posay

Gentle cleansers and powerful sunscreens are amongst its staple products.
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The wrong mode:La Roe-shh Po-say.

The right way: La-Rou-shh Po-say.

Laura Mercier

One of the most popular Laura Mercier products is the Translucent Setting Pulverisation.
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The wrong way: Laur-a Mer-see-air.

The right way: Laur-a Mer-see-ay.

L'Occitane

Chances are you've probably familiar with the brand'south paw creams and moisturizes.
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The wrong way: Lah-cee-tayne.

The right way: Lox-ee-tahn.

Lorac

This beauty brand is based in Los Angeles, California.
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The wrong way:Lore-ack.

The right manner: Luh-rock.

Mally

Mally Dazzler was created by professional makeup artist Mally Roncal.
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The wrong way: Mall-ee.

The correct way: Mal-ee.

Morphe

Morphe often collaborates with beauty YouTubers.
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The wrong manner: Morf.

The right way: More-fee.

NYX

The bargain brand offers professional makeup at lower prices.
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The wrong way: N-Y-Ten.

The right way: Zip.

Ofra

The first Ofra cosmetics were made in 1994.
Ofra Cosmetics

The wrong way: Off-rah.

The correct way: Oh-frah.

Ole Henriksen

Its colour-coded collections accost specific skin concerns.
Sephora

The wrong style: Ooh-lay Hen-rihk-sehn.

The right way: Ooh-lah Hen-rihk-sehn.

Oribe

Many stars, including Jennifer Lopez, trust the brand with their pilus.
Oribe

The incorrect way: Oh-ree-bay.

The right way: Or-bay.

OUAI

Kardashian hairstylist, Jen Atkins, created the line.
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The incorrect mode: Wee.

The right way: Way.

Ouidad

Every item was made specifically for those with curly hair.
Ouidad

The wrong fashion: Ooo-ee-dad.

The correct way: Wee-dahd.

Sephora

The retailer carries hundreds of brands, including it's own Sephora Collection and Sephora Favorites line.
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The incorrect way: Seh-ep-hora.

The correct mode: Seh-for-ah.

Shiseido

You tin can find everything from canvas masks to lip gloss within the brand's lineup.
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The wrong way: She-see-doe.

The right style: Sheh-say-doe.

Stila

The brand's name was allegedly derived from the Swedish word "still," which is believed to hateful "style."
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The wrong way: Notwithstanding-ah.

The right way: Steel-ah.

Tatcha

All Tatcha products are inspired by Japanese dazzler practices.
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The wrong fashion: Tat-cha

The correct way: Tah-tcha

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