If you’ve ever wondered how to pronounce your favorite beauty brands, chances are you’re not alone.

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

To lend you a helping hand, INSIDER has rounded up 39 brands and the correct way to pronounce them.

Batiste

Batiste
The brand is known for its collection of affordable dry shampoo.

The wrong way: Bah-tist.

The right way: Bah-tee-ist.

Boscia

Boscia
Catering to sensitive skin, each item is made without preservatives.

The wrong way: Boss-see-ah.

The right way: Bo-sha.

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Caudalie

Caudalie
Antioxidants common in grape seeds and grape vines can be found in every product.

The wrong way: Ka-oo-dah-lie.

The right way: Kwah-dah-lee.

Ciaté

Ciaté
Aside from nail polish, the brand also sells makeup.

The wrong way: See-ah-tee.

The right way: See-ah-tay.

Clinique

Clinique
The brand’s skin care items are top picks among shoppers.

The wrong way: Klin-ick.

The right way: Klin-eek.

Davines

Davines
High-end hair care crafted in Parma, Italy is its specialty.

The wrong way: Dah-vines.

The right way: Dah-vi-ness.

Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder
The luxury brand carries skin care products, makeup, and fragrance.

The wrong way: Ess-tay La-ow-der.

The right way: Ess-tay Law-der.

Glossier

Glossier
Many recognize the brand for it’s signature pink logo.

The wrong way: Gloss-ee-r.

The right way: Gloss-ee-yay.

Kérastase

Kérastase
The brand is often used by hairstylists backstage during fashion shows.

The wrong way: Care-ah-stayce.

The right way: Care-ah-stahss.

Kevyn Aucoin

Kevyn Aucoin
Kevyn Aucoin is said to have pioneered the art of makeup contouring.

The wrong way: Kevin A-coin.

The right way: Kevin Au-quan.

Kiehl’s

Kiehl’s
The popular skin care brand was born in 1851 in Manhattan’s East Village.

The wrong way: Kiles.

The right way: Keels.

Korres

Korres
The brand combines modern medicine with ancient Greek recipes. 

The wrong way: Cores.

The right way: Core-rezz.

L’Occitane

L'Occitane
Chances are you’ve probably familiar with the brand’s hand creams and moisturizes.

The wrong way: Lah-cee-tayne.

The right way: Lox-ee-tahn.

Lancôme

Lancôme
The brand is housed under its Parisian parent company, L’Oréal.

The wrong way: Lan-comb.

The right way: Lahn-comb.

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay
Gentle cleansers and powerful sunscreens are among its staple products.

The wrong way: La Roe-shh Po-say.

The right way: La-Rou-shh Po-say.

Lorac

Lorac
The Los Angeles-based brand makes several popular eyeshadow palettes.

The wrong way: Lore-ack.

The right way: Luh-rock.

NYX

NYX
The bargain brand offers professional makeup at lower prices.

The wrong way: N-Y-X.

The right way: Nix.

Ole Henriksen

Ole Henriksen
Its color-coded collections address specific skin concerns.

The wrong way: Ooh-lay Hen-rihk-sehn.

The right way: Ooh-lah Hen-rihk-sehn.

Oribe

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

The wrong way: Oh-ree-bay.

The right way: Or-bay.

OUAI

OUAI
Kardashian hairstylist, Jen Atkins, created the line.

The wrong way: Wee.

The right way: Way.

Ouidad

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

The wrong way: Ooo-ee-dad.

The right way: Wee-dahd.

Sephora

Sephora
The retailer carries hundreds of brands, including it’s own Sephora Collection and Sephora Favorites line.

The wrong way: Seh-ep-hora.

The right way: Seh-for-ah.

Shiseido

Shiseido
You can find everything from sheet masks to lip gloss within the brand’s lineup.

The wrong way: She-cee-doe.

The right way: Sheh-say-doe.

Stila

Stila
The brand’s name was allegedly derived from the Swedish word “still,” which is believed to mean “style.”

The wrong way: Still-ah.

The right way: Steel-ah.

Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent
The luxury brand is famous for its lip products and fragrances.

The wrong way: Eves Saint Laur-ent.

The right way: Eve Sane Laur-un.

Morphe

Morphe
Morphe often collaborates with beauty YouTubers.

The wrong way: Morf.

The right way: More-fee.

Givenchy

Givenchy
The luxury beauty brand originated in France.

The wrong way: Give-ench-ee.

The right way: Gee-von-chee.

Huda Beauty

Huda Beauty
Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan got her start as a beauty blogger.

The wrong way: Hue-da Byu-tee.

The right way: Who-da Byu-tee.

One of the most popular Laura Mercier products is the Translucent Setting Powder.

The wrong way: Laur-a Mer-see-air.

The right way: Laur-a Mer-see-ay.

Besame Cosmetics

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

The wrong way: Beh-same Kaz-met-icks.

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

Ofra

Ofra
The first Ofra cosmetics were made in 1994.

The wrong way: Off-rah.

The right way: Oh-frah.

Almay

Almay
Almay makeup is made for those with sensitive skin.

The wrong way: All-may.

The right way: Ahl-may.

Laneige

Laneige
Laneige products use water science to improve the skin.

The wrong way: La-naige.

The right way: La-ne-jeu.

Josie Maran

Josie Maran
Most Josie Maran products are infused with Argan.

The wrong way: Jo-see Mare-anne.

The right way: Jo-zee Mar-ran.

Guerlain

Guerlain
Guerlain is a luxury beauty brand that was first founded in 1828.

The wrong way: Ger-lane.

The right way: Gare-lohn.

Algenist

Algenist
Algenist products use algae to improve skin.

The wrong way: All-jah-nist.

The right way: Al-jen-ist.

e.l.f.

e.l.f.
E.l.f. stands for “eyes, lips, face.”

The wrong way: E. L. F.

The right way: Elf.

Mally

Mally
Mally Beauty was created by professional makeup artist Mally Roncal.

The wrong way: Mall-ee.

The right way: Mal-ee.

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Anastasia Beverly Hills
Anastasia Beverly Hills is known largely for their eyebrow and eyeshadow products.

The wrong way: Anna-stay-shza Bev-er-lee Hills.

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

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