Moldings used on automobiles for decorative purposes are called trims.
The adjective beautifier is used to describe that which beautifies : that is, that makes someone or something more beautiful . The term, therefore, is associated with the idea of beauty.
Defining beauty , in turn, is not a simple task. Beauty can be given by harmony, proportions or perfection of forms . It is generally understood that beauty produces sensory or spiritual enjoyment, although it is a subjective notion: what is beautiful for one person may not be beautiful for another.
Returning to the concept of beautifier, it is a product, a resource or an element that provides beauty. Usually the trim affects the appearance or aesthetics .
Car trim
The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) indicates that each molding that, in a car, has a decorative purpose, is known as a trim. This use of the word, indicates the RAE , occurs above all with respect to the moldings that are placed to cover the wheel rims .
Trims adorn different parts of cars. They do not have a function related to the mechanics or operation of the vehicle, but are an ornamental accessory. In any case, they often serve as protection , increasing the useful life of certain parts.
The trims are usually made of chromed metal, wood or plastic, depending on the case. It should be noted that we also talk about beautifying products when referring to the waxes and silicones that are used to perfect the appearance of the car.
Nut and bolt covers
The cap, plug or cover used to cover a screw or nut is also called a trim. The objective of these trims is to hide or disguise the mentioned pieces.
Typically, the trims are installed by pressing or screwing on . Its placement is carried out once the screws or nuts have already been located and secured in their final place.
A beautifier can be a cosmetic product.
Cosmetic beautifier
Different cosmetic products are often mentioned as beautifying. This name is linked to the fact that they hide imperfections and wrinkles so that the skin looks shiny.
Among the beautifiers there are creams , oils , gels and other substances. They can have different components and be applied in different ways.
A digital tool
Computer programs that allow you to edit digital photographs usually have tools and filters to modify the appearance of the images. In this framework, the inclusion of a trim is common.
These beautifiers alter certain parameters of the photos. They can add or remove brightness , increase or reduce contrasts or even erase spots or defects.
It is considered that the best beautifiers are those that manage to correct the image without the result being too artificial . When the beautifier improves the appearance naturally, hiding its intervention, its purpose is fulfilled.
A facial beautifier , to mention one case, can remove wrinkles from the face , eliminate eyelid bags and change the color of the skin, intervening in the photograph in question with different types of retouching.