mascara

noun

Definition of mascaranext
as in lipstick

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Recent Examples of mascara Zara Tindall’s extra-dark eyelashes Zara Tindall repeated the glossy lips from the previous day and coated her lashes with extra-dark mascara, ready to highlight her sky-blue eyes. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026 Swift wore a similar tone on her lower lashline, plus a few swipes of mascara. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 June 2026 For a no-makeup makeup look, wear the product on its own with a simple swipe of mascara; or go all out by adding concealer, eyeshadow, and lipstick for a full-glam moment. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026 In turn, magnetic mascara has a magnet inside the lash wand. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mascara
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascara
  1. lipstick
  2. powder
  3. oil
  4. cream
  5. blush
  6. lotion
  7. kohl
  8. rouge
Noun
  • There’s the bride walking down the aisle, and standing in front of a mirror applying her red lipstick.
    — Lisa Gutierrez July 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
  • Carpenter’s hair was styled in voluminous waves by Scott King, while her makeup, done by Carolina Gonzalez, centered on her signature blush-and-lipstick pairing.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of lipstick
Noun
  • The resulting design starts with aluminum cabinetry powder-coated in buyer's color selection and embellished with bamboo trim throughout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • The Hyaluronic Range, including balm, powder, mist, primer and more, is formulated with their exclusive 8X HYALURONIC formula, developed closely with Korean skincare experts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • Most of us, for instance, are not the oil company executives who were told about the effects of CO2 emissions back in the 1970s and decided that the threat to their business outweighed the threat to the planet.
    — Gabriel Winslow-Yost, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • The actress’ accessories and footwear favored a neutral black, including a pair of two-tone slingback pumps in cream and black and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Choose calming, barrier-supportive ingredients – Soothing serums and creams can help to interrupt the inflammatory cascade, especially for those with sensitive skin.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Notably, the blush-pink design was covered in more than 16,000 glass droplets as a nod to Sophia Loren.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Bryce shared a carousel of photos from the special day on her Instagram, with one picture showing her posing alongside her sister in her ethereal blush bridal gown with lace applique.
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Clear sunscreen sticks glide across the skin without leaving the chalky white cast that mineral formulas can create, and their solid texture means less dripping or rubbing than a lotion.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand.
    — Claire West, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • Archaeologists uncovered two alabaster kohl containers with traces of ancient eye makeup and a third kohl container crafted from black obsidian.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • Many manufacturers are now focusing on creating kohl made only with safe, natural ingredients.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of kohl
Noun
  • Even better was the action before the show where the ladies applied makeup and false eye lashes to each other, some of whom had not worn rouge or eye shadow in years.
    — Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2026
  • Little Red Door’s namesake rouge portal—which doubles as the bar’s sign—would be easy to stroll past if the line snaking around the block didn’t blow the speakeasy’s cover.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Definition of rouge

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