Cosmetic Product Categories and Codes (01) Baby products (a) Baby shampoos (b) Lotions, oils, powders and creams (c) Baby wipes (d) Other baby products (leave-on; rinse-off) (02) Bath preparations (a) Bath oils, tablets and salts (b) Bubble baths (c) Bath capsules (d) Other bath preparations (03) Eye makeup preparations (other than children's eye makeup preparations) (a) Eyebrow pencils (b) Eyeliners (c) Eye shadows (d) Eye lotions (e) Eye makeup removers (f) False eyelashes (g) Mascaras (h) Eyelash and eyebrow adhesives, glues and sealants (i) Eyelash and eyebrow preparations (primers, conditioners, serums, fortifiers) (j) Eyelash cleansers (k) Other eye makeup preparations (04) Children's eye makeup preparations (a) Children's eyeshadows (b) Other children's eye makeup (05) Fragrance preparations (a) Colognes and toilet waters (b) Perfumes (c) Powders (dusting and talcum) (excluding aftershave talc) (d) Other fragrance preparations (06) Hair preparations (non-colouring) (a) Hair conditioners (leave-on; rinse-off) (b) Hair sprays (aerosol fixatives) (c) Hair straighteners (d) Permanent waves (e) Rinses (non-colouring) (f) Shampoos (non-colouring) (leave-on; rinse-off) (g) Tonics, dressings and other hair grooming aids (h) Wave sets (i) Other hair preparations (leave-on; rinse-off) (07) Hair colouring preparations (a) Hair dyes and colours (all types requiring a caution statement and patch test) (b) Hair tints (c) Hair rinses (colouring) (leave-on; rinse-off) (d) Hair shampoos (colouring) (leave-on; rinse-off) (e) Hair colour sprays (aerosol) (f) Hair lighteners with colour (g) Hair bleaches (h) Eyelash and eyebrow dyes (i) Other hair colouring preparations (leave-on; rinse-off) (08) Makeup preparations (not eye) (other than makeup preparations for children) (a) Blushers and rouges (all types) (b) Face powders (c) Foundations (traditional applications; airbrush applications) - foundations even out skin tone, cover blemishes and create a smooth finish; unlike face powder (used mainly for setting, oil control and brightening), foundations provide higher coverage, and many now add SPF for sun protection (d) Leg and body paints (traditional; airbrush) (e) Lipsticks and lip glosses (f) Makeup bases (traditional; airbrush) (g) Makeup fixatives (h) Other makeup preparations (traditional; airbrush) (09) Makeup preparations for children (not eye) (a) Children's blushers and rouges (all types) (b) Children's face paints (c) Children's face powders (choose talc-free, paraben-free and phthalate-free natural formulas to protect delicate skin) (d) Children's foundations (e) Children's lipsticks and lip glosses (f) Children's colour hairsprays (g) Other children's makeup (10) Manicuring preparations (a) Basecoats and undercoats (b) Cuticle softeners (c) Nail creams and lotions (d) Nail extenders (e) Nail polishes and enamels (f) Nail polish and enamel removers (g) Other manicuring preparations (11) Oral products (a) Dentifrices (aerosols, liquids, pastes and powders) (b) Mouthwashes and breath fresheners (liquids and sprays) (c) Other oral products (12) Personal cleanliness (a) Bath soaps and body washes (b) Deodorants (underarm) (sticks, roll-ons, gels, creams and wipes; sprays) (c) Douches (d) Feminine deodorants (leave-on; rinse-off) (e) Disposable wipes (f) Other personal cleanliness products (leave-on; rinse-off) (13) Shaving preparations (a) Aftershave lotions (b) Beard softeners (c) Men's talcum (d) Pre-shave lotions (all types) (e) Shaving creams (aerosol, brushless and lather) (f) Shaving soaps (cakes, sticks, etc.) (g) Other shaving preparation products (14) Skin care preparations (creams, lotions, powder and sprays) (a) Cleansing (cold creams, cleansing lotions, liquids and pads) (b) Depilatories (c) Face and neck (excluding shaving preparations) (leave-on; rinse-off) (d) Body and hand (excluding shaving preparations) (leave-on; rinse-off) (e) Foot powders and sprays (f) Moisturising (g) Night (h) Paste masks (mud packs) (i) Skin fresheners (j) Other skin care preparations (leave-on; rinse-off) (15) Suntan preparations (a) Suntan gels, creams and liquids (b) Indoor tanning preparations (traditional applications such as creams and lotions; airbrush applications; spray applications; professional airbrush tanning applications; professional spray tanning applications) (c) Other suntan preparations (16) Tattoo preparations (a) Permanent tattoo inks (b) Temporary tattoo inks (c) Other tattoo preparations (17) Other preparations (i.e. those preparations that do not fit another category)

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What are the main categories of cosmetic products?
Cosmetic product categories and codes cover many major groups, including: baby products (baby shampoos, lotions/oils/powders/creams, baby wipes, in leave-on and rinse-off forms); bath preparations (bath oils/tablets/salts, bubble baths, bath capsules); eye makeup preparations (eyebrow pencils, eyeliners, eye shadows, eye lotions, eye makeup removers, false eyelashes, mascaras, eyelash and eyebrow adhesives and preparations, eyelash cleansers); children's eye makeup; fragrance preparations (colognes, toilet waters, perfumes, powders); hair preparations (colouring and non-colouring); makeup preparations (for adults and children); manicuring preparations; oral products; personal cleanliness; shaving preparations; skin care preparations; suntan preparations; tattoo preparations; and an 'other' category. Each group is further divided into sub-categories for classification and regulatory management.