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
  • Best mascara This mascara uses a brush with nearly 500 micro bristles to coat and lift every lash without clumping or smudging.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Finish with a tubing mascara, which is less likely to run or smudge throughout the day.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 July 2026
Definition of mascara
Noun
  • Nicotine pouches contain a nicotine powder or salt that's derived from the tobacco plant, as well as plant fiber, flavoring, and other chemicals.
    — Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Measure the oat flour, milk powder, baking powder and salt into the mixing bowl.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • One of the joys of shopping for lipstick, for example, is that there are countless offerings and new launches to add to one’s collection.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The long-lasting color can be worn alone or to add dimension to a lipstick.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of lipstick
Noun
  • Bhatty says that liquid formulations are the easiest to work with, but cream blush isn’t entirely out of the question.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Pretty early on Europeans became obsessed with skin whitening creams—again, problematic—many of which contained really, really harmful ingredients, also problematic, like lead and mercury.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Homayoun Falakshahi, head of crude oil analysis at Kpler, said that new projects likely won’t see results for another five years and that the costs will be colossal.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The company said the tunnel would massively reduce the possibility of an oil spill, but environmentalists said building the tunnel under the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac would cause noise, vibrations and permanent environmental damage.
    — Jeffrey Collins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • The star topped off the ensemble with a complementary beauty look, including her silky straight red tresses cascading down her shoulders, bright blush and a bold red lip.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • The rug itself is blush pink, and features several bordering rows of darker pink flowers.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • If Corrèze is low, the landlocked Cantal is practically the lanterne rouge for population density, 91st of the 96 mainland French departments.
    — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Even better was the action before the show where the ladies applied makeup and false eye lashes to each other, some of whom had not worn rouge or eye shadow in years.
    — Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2026
Definition of rouge
Noun
  • How to apply it properly Start with a cream or lotion 15 to 30 minutes before going outside, and work it into the skin like a massage so no spot is missed.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Similarly, calamine lotion or a dab of hydrocortisone cream work well, too.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
Definition of lotion

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