mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈsker-ə 
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
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Among all the mascaras on the market (including pricey luxury offerings) L’Oréal’s drugstore formula is the runaway favorite.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
The Gothic coloring — which coated her long fringe, too — was embellished by pitch black mascara.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025
In addition to the coveted Pillow Talk Lipstick, the kit includes a lip liner, glosses, blushes, highlighters, contour wands, eyeshadow, and mascara.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Things veer slightly more toward the dramatic when the 33-year-old swipes on the volumizing DiorShow mascara.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
The Gothic coloring — which coated her long fringe, too — was embellished by pitch black mascara.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025
In addition to the coveted Pillow Talk Lipstick, the kit includes a lip liner, glosses, blushes, highlighters, contour wands, eyeshadow, and mascara.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Things veer slightly more toward the dramatic when the 33-year-old swipes on the volumizing DiorShow mascara.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈskar-ə
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes
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