42 beauty brands you might be mispronouncing

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  • Some of the almost popular beauty brands accept names that tin be tricky to pronounce.
  • Glossier, L'Occitane, and NYX, for example, could be confusing to some.
  • Glossier is not pronounced "Gloss-ee-r" merely rather "Gloss-ee-yay."
  • And NYX is not pronounced "Northward.Y.X" — it's "Nix."
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If yous've ever wondered how to pronounce the names of your favorite beauty brands, chances are you're not lonely.

Several of them can become quite tricky — particularly ones like Caudalie and Ole Henriksen that take origins overseas.

To lend you lot a helping manus, Insider has rounded up 42 brands and listed the correct style to pronounce them.

Algenist

Algenist products use algae to ameliorate skin.
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The incorrect manner: All-jah-nist.

The right way: Al-jen-ist.

Almay

Almay makeup is made for those with sensitive pare.
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The wrong style: All-may.

The right fashion: Ahl-may.

Anastasia Beverly Hills

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

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

Batiste

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

The correct mode: Bah-tee-ist.

Besame Cosmetics

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

The incorrect way: Beh-same Kaz-met-icks.

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

Boscia

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

The wrong way: Boss-encounter-ah.

The right way: Bo-sha.

Briogeo

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

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

Caudalie

Antioxidants common in grape seeds and grape vines tin exist found in every product.
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The wrong way: Ka-oo-dah-lie.

The right mode: Kwah-dah-lee.

Ciaté

The brand sells makeup and nail smooth.
Sephora

The wrong style: See-ah-tee.

The right style: See-ah-tay.

Clinique

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

The correct way: Klin-eek.

Davines

High-end hair intendance crafted in Parma, Italian republic is its specialty.
Davines

The wrong way: Dah-vines.

The right manner: Dah-vi-ness.

e.l.f.

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

The right manner: Elf.

Estée Lauder

The luxury brand carries skin intendance products, makeup, and fragrance.
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The incorrect way: Ess-tay La-ow-der.

The right way: Ess-tay Law-der.

Givenchy

The luxury beauty make originated in France.
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The wrong way: Give-ench-ee.

The right way: Gee-von-chee.

Glossier

Many recognize the make for it'southward signature pinkish logo.
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The wrong style: Gloss-ee-r.

The right 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 right mode: Gare-lohn.

Huda Beauty

Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan got her start as a dazzler blogger.
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The wrong manner: Hue-da Byu-tee.

The right mode: Who-da Byu-tee.

Josie Maran

Nearly Josie Maran products are infused with Argan.
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The incorrect way: Jo-meet Mare-anne.

The correct manner: Jo-zee Mar-ran.

Jouer Cosmetics

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

The wrong way: Joo-er.

The right way: Joo-ay.

Kérastase

The make is often used by hairstylists backstage during manner shows.
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The wrong mode: Care-ah-stayce.

The right way: Intendance-ah-stahss.

Kevyn Aucoin

Kevyn Aucoin is said to have pioneered the art of makeup contouring.
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The wrong fashion: Kevin A-coin.

The right way: Kevin Au-quan.

Kiehl's

The popular skin intendance brand was born in 1851 in Manhattan'south East Hamlet.
Sephora

The wrong manner: Kiles.

The right way: Keels.

Korres

The make combines mod medicine with aboriginal Greek recipes.
Sephora

The wrong mode:Cores.

The right way: Core-rezz.

Lancôme

The brand is housed under its Parisian parent visitor, L'Oréal.
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The incorrect way:Lan-comb.

The correct manner: Lahn-comb.

Laneige

Laneige products use water scientific discipline to improve the peel.
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The incorrect fashion: La-naige.

The correct fashion: La-ne-jeu.

La Roche-Posay

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

The correct manner: La-Rou-shh Po-say.

Laura Mercier

One of the most pop Laura Mercier products is the Translucent Setting Powder.
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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 hand creams and moisturizes.
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The wrong way: Lah-cee-tayne.

The right style: Lox-ee-tahn.

Lorac

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

The right way: Luh-stone.

Mally

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

The right way: Mal-ee.

Morphe

Morphe ofttimes collaborates with beauty YouTubers.
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The wrong style: Morf.

The right fashion: More-fee.

NYX

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

The correct mode: Zilch.

Ofra

The showtime Ofra cosmetics were made in 1994.
Ofra Cosmetics

The incorrect fashion: Off-rah.

The right way: Oh-frah.

Ole Henriksen

Its color-coded collections address specific skin concerns.
Sephora

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

The right style: Ooh-lah Hen-rihk-sehn.

Oribe

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

The wrong way: Oh-ree-bay.

The right way: Or-bay.

OUAI

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

The right manner: Style.

Ouidad

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

The wrong manner: Ooo-ee-dad.

The right fashion: Wee-dahd.

Sephora

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

The right way: Seh-for-ah.

Shiseido

You tin can observe everything from sheet masks to lip gloss inside the brand's lineup.
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The wrong fashion: She-see-doe.

The right style: Sheh-say-doe.

Stila

The make's proper noun was allegedly derived from the Swedish give-and-take "still," which is believed to mean "mode."
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The incorrect way: Even so-ah.

The right way: Steel-ah.

Tatcha

All Tatcha products are inspired by Japanese beauty practices.
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The wrong manner: Tat-cha

The right way: Tah-tcha

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