Thesaurus results for KOHL

kohl

noun

Definition of kohl

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

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Noun

The rest of her Emmys look was soft and sweet, with delicate pink shades on her cheeks and lips and a few strokes of liner and mascara to define her blue eyes.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
The brand says lashes can become thinner, shorter, straighter and more fragile over time, yet mascara has traditionally been formulated around the immediate effects of color, volume, length and definition.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of mascara

Noun

My eyes were then drawn to the striking artworks, including Kim Jong Gu’s Water, Rock, Pine, Bamboo, Moon—a towering steel powder painting inspired by calligraphy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Inside, deputies said, was a clear plastic bag filled with a white powder.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of powder

Noun

El Nino is also bearing down on Indonesia and Malaysia, suppliers of about 85% of the world's palm oil, which is used in everything from cookies and lipstick to toothpaste and laundry detergent.

— EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Nothing feels more ‘90s to the casual beauty historian than a brown-leaning lipstick with visibly darker liner.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of lipstick

Noun

Items on the menu will include a family-style serving of blue cornbread, maple, and maple cream as a bite.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Two of the usual product tills were transformed into makeshift vanities for about a dozen beauty lovers to test an assortment of serums and creams.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cream

Noun

The meeting came after the two countries announced an agreement last month to give the United States a stake in Venezuela's vast oil reserves.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
The conflict has led to soaring oil prices, which are viewed as a hurdle for the aviation industry.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of oil

Noun

Her flowy brown hair was worn loose, while oversized sunglasses peeked out from her face, which was dolled up with light blush and lipstick.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
OutKick) There will be trash talking that takes place on Saturday that would make a standup comedian blush.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of blush

Noun

The woman’s head of auburn curls, so neatly assembled and without a hair out of place, was flung to the side and her cheek, powdered with rouge, was now as red as a sunset.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Rare lipstick from Japan This brush-on Shiseido Beni Kabuki lipstick is sold only in Japan and comes in just one shade of rouge.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of rouge

Noun

Just know this isn’t your barely there body lotion, as the richer formula can leave behind a slightly sticky finish.

— Danielle James, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026
Speaking of family, this lotion absorbs very quickly, so your little ones won’t have any uncomfortable sticky residue to complain about.

— Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of lotion

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