How to Use makeup in a Sentence

makeup

noun
  • She's too young to wear makeup.
  • She put on some makeup before the party.
  • I didn't recognize him when he was in his theatrical makeup.
  • His daring attitude toward risks is a major part of his makeup.
  • She applied her makeup lightly.
  • The change required new makeup tones to make the face read well.
    Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2024
  • For makeup, Kim went with a bronzy, soft glam look paired with a nude lip.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 26 May 2023
  • The mom of three wore sultry eye makeup, a nude lip, and a black headband.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The researchers measured the chemical makeup of PM2.5 over the course of a month.
    Virginia Gewin, Scientific American, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The look was finished with a braided bun and smokey eye makeup.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • A lot of people go to schools where you’re not allowed to wear makeup.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • While rust could come into play, this team has the makeup and mindset to turn on the switch by Game 1.
    Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
  • The makeup put the focus on her eyes through a dramatic black cat-eye.
    Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Brayan Bello has the talent and makeup to be a front-of-the-rotation starter.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Cleanse the brow area to remove oil and makeup before starting in on your tint.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Chanel make-up test One of makeup artist Lisa Butler’s team briefs Elson on the show’s look.
    Mark Holgate, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Hair and makeup were done by Celia Burton and Marcus Francis, who are both close friends of the bride.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
  • It can be used as a body lotion, makeup remover, dry shave oil, hair mask, and more.
    Iman Balagam, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Her makeup paired nicely with the dress: a dramatic, smokey eye and glossy nude lip.
    Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
  • But what if one small glitch in a virus’ makeup changed everything?
    Mary Ann Gwinn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Scroll ahead to see our round-up of Doja Cat’s best makeup moments so far.
    Essence Beauty Editors, Essence, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Why not fill the bags with useful and fun beauty items like face masks, makeup and sunscreen?
    townandcountrymag.com, 29 May 2023
  • In that case, the court ruled that justices will consider the partisan makeup of the new map if they are forced to step in.
    Journal Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The first cleanser should be gentle, hydrating, and is used to remove makeup, oil, and dirt.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Odds are your favorite makeup, skin-care, and hair-care brands are in on the fun — either on sale now or surely soon to be.
    Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Clearly, her devotion to the latte makeup trend has made its way over to her wardrobe.
    Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2023
  • None other than Hailey Bieber’s makeup artist is already a big fan of the technique.
    Melanie Paukner, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Sloane will find herself in her mom’s makeup or perfume.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, my makeup applies like silk and my skincare products sink in so fast.
    Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 1 Sep. 2023
  • This is another favorite of Glamour’s Calle, who likes to use it as a makeup primer.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2024

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