Throughout history, cosmetics were utilized by man for various purposes, but only in recent times that cosmetics have been utilized for personal grooming and embellishment. Much attention has been directed towards cleansing of the facial skin. Soap is the earliest method of cleansing. Astringents and facial masks are types of facial cosmetics that improve the skin appearance by their tightening and cleansing effect. Moisturization of the stratum corneum is important to increase its water content. Humectants are considered valuable moisturizers since they have the ability to moisten skin. Dihydroxyacetone is the active ingredient in sunless or self-tanners responsible for darkening of the skin by staining. Makeup products include facial foundations, powders, lipsticks, eye makeup is designed to add color, cover blemishes and impart smooth finish to skin. Several adverse reactions to facial cosmetics may occur as, contact or irritant dermatitis, contact urticaria, photosensitivity and acne.