mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈsker-ə 
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
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It’s become my go-to in place of a morning face wash and is incredibly useful for removing mascara traces.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
There are drugstore favorites like this Maybelline mascara, this TruSkin Vitamin C serum, and this Revlon blow dry brush on super sale, along with some rare, higher-end deals.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Everyone needs a great matte lip and, of course, a go-to mascara.
—Akili King, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Last year, sales of a new Milani mascara spiked after an influencer couple known as The Lipstick Lesbians posted a TikTok video about it, Mr. Lowenstein said.
—Haleluya Hadero and Anne D'innocenzio, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Mar. 2024
Wear neon lipstick instead of your neutral pink; reach for the most dramatic mascara (or, better yet, fake lashes); and add sparkles to any look just because.
—Paige Stables, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024
There’s one main compartment with two interior pockets to corral your travel essentials like your hotel key, wallet, and mascara.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Look for formulas that are effective enough to melt away waterproof mascara, but still gentle on your face—like micellar water.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Panorama Mascara Since its debut in December, this volumizing mascara has already been worn by a slew of stars, including L’Oréal Paris spokesperson Kendall Jenner (to the Academy Museum Gala in December) and Janelle Monáe (to the Grammy Awards in February).
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
There are drugstore favorites like this Maybelline mascara, this TruSkin Vitamin C serum, and this Revlon blow dry brush on super sale, along with some rare, higher-end deals.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Everyone needs a great matte lip and, of course, a go-to mascara.
—Akili King, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Last year, sales of a new Milani mascara spiked after an influencer couple known as The Lipstick Lesbians posted a TikTok video about it, Mr. Lowenstein said.
—Haleluya Hadero and Anne D'innocenzio, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Mar. 2024
Wear neon lipstick instead of your neutral pink; reach for the most dramatic mascara (or, better yet, fake lashes); and add sparkles to any look just because.
—Paige Stables, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024
There’s one main compartment with two interior pockets to corral your travel essentials like your hotel key, wallet, and mascara.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Look for formulas that are effective enough to melt away waterproof mascara, but still gentle on your face—like micellar water.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Panorama Mascara Since its debut in December, this volumizing mascara has already been worn by a slew of stars, including L’Oréal Paris spokesperson Kendall Jenner (to the Academy Museum Gala in December) and Janelle Monáe (to the Grammy Awards in February).
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈskar-ə
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes
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