kohl

noun

Definition of kohlnext
as in mascara

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Recent Examples of kohl Because kohl formulas are softer, resist the urge to press hard. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026 Archaeologists uncovered two alabaster kohl containers with traces of ancient eye makeup and a third kohl container crafted from black obsidian. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 Many manufacturers are now focusing on creating kohl made only with safe, natural ingredients. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kohl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kohl
  1. mascara
  2. powder
  3. lipstick
  4. cream
  5. oil
  6. blush
  7. rouge
  8. lotion
Noun
  • The brand leaned into that moment, expanding the franchise from lipstick to eyeliner, mascara and more.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Bakker offered upbeat sermons and Tammy Faye, charismatic and always wearing her trademark heavy mascara, sang.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of mascara
Noun
  • The frother also works to beat eggs, mix protein powder or creatine into a drink, and make hot chocolate.
    — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In Japan during the Heian period, artisans sprinkled gold or silver powder into the lacquer.
    — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • The result is a wash of color that can act as a subtle lip contour on its own or as a base underneath lipstick or gloss.
    — Sheryl George, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Popo would lick her cone ever so gracefully, never dripping or messing up the lining of her magenta lipstick.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lipstick
Noun
  • Given the lack of research, there’s also no official dosage for estrogen cream.
    — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The 45-minute dish is a riff on pasta Alfredo, bathed in a bright sauce that doesn’t require cream or flour, just butter, parmesan and the starchy pasta cooking water.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • The latest shudder for stocks in the artificial intelligence industry pulled markets lower worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May on worries about the war with Iran.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Iran’s ability to choke off regional oil exports, however, appears to be waning.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Roan, for her part, wears pale green eye shadow accented by mod-style graphic eyeliner and tons of pink blush, plus some high-contrast strawberry blonde streaks in her signature red hair.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The collection includes carry-on and check-in suitcases, a mini weekender, cosmetic pouches, and a new Limitless Cheek and Lip Set featuring a liquid blush and a lip gloss.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • This bundle is for your friend who has a lot of holiday baking ahead of them, with everything from 66% cacao organic baking wafers to cocoa rouge Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus a chocolate tote to carry it all.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The cornerstone of her strategy is anchored in creating a fil rouge between each property with common codes of its banner.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rouge
Noun
  • This lotion from L’Oréal combines all four into one multitasking day lotion that protects and corrects.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • After that came fluffy soft white towels, a good hand soap, lotion, mouthwash and cleaning up after those manscaping sessions all ended up as her green flags.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of lotion

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