mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈsker-ə 
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
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Rather than applying to the lash line with a thin applicator tip, Typology opts for a spoolie wand to brush on like a mascara.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The Extensionist mascara, meanwhile, launched on TikTok Shop first before then rolling out to Ulta, Target and Amazon.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2026, makeup artists predict a makeup rebellion, with perfectly imperfect glitter shadow smudged across lids, colorful mascara coating lashes, and ultra-pigmented lipsticks that stand out even further against a backdrop of velvety, natural-looking skin.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The Olympic sprinter stars in campaign for COVERGIRL’s first-ever tubing mascara, proving that long-lasting, sweat-proof lashes can keep up on the track.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The Extensionist mascara, meanwhile, launched on TikTok Shop first before then rolling out to Ulta, Target and Amazon.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2026, makeup artists predict a makeup rebellion, with perfectly imperfect glitter shadow smudged across lids, colorful mascara coating lashes, and ultra-pigmented lipsticks that stand out even further against a backdrop of velvety, natural-looking skin.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The Olympic sprinter stars in campaign for COVERGIRL’s first-ever tubing mascara, proving that long-lasting, sweat-proof lashes can keep up on the track.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈskar-ə
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes
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