mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈsker-ə 
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
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There’s no bigger beauty bummer than buying a brand new mascara, only to apply it and have your lashes littered with clumps.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Even her eyelashes were coated in blue mascara.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Following the brand’s popular launch of Lash Sculpt back in 2024, REFY has now added a rich brown shade to the viral mascara for softer lashes that look separated, lifted, and lengthened.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
For the past few years, I've been obsessed with gel manicures, often choosing a sparkly pink or a standout blue to complement my signature navy mascara.
—Vanese Maddix, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Even her eyelashes were coated in blue mascara.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Following the brand’s popular launch of Lash Sculpt back in 2024, REFY has now added a rich brown shade to the viral mascara for softer lashes that look separated, lifted, and lengthened.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
For the past few years, I've been obsessed with gel manicures, often choosing a sparkly pink or a standout blue to complement my signature navy mascara.
—Vanese Maddix, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈskar-ə
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes
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