mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈsker-ə 
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
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This mascara is vegan and cruelty-free.
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Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Her beauty team completed the looks with a nude pink lip, black mascara, and rosy blush.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
This is me after applying my everyday makeup (eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, some blush), minus the foundation.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some brands have started manufacturing and marketing beauty products specifically formulated for young kids -- including clear mascaras, sheer lipsticks and even fragrances -- saying there is demand for them.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Her beauty team completed the looks with a nude pink lip, black mascara, and rosy blush.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
This is me after applying my everyday makeup (eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, some blush), minus the foundation.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some brands have started manufacturing and marketing beauty products specifically formulated for young kids -- including clear mascaras, sheer lipsticks and even fragrances -- saying there is demand for them.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈskar-ə
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes
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