lipstick

noun

Definition of lipsticknext
as in mascara

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Recent Examples of lipstick Apply a bit of her brand’s Concealer Pen to the lips, swipe on the lipstick, then clean up the edges with a brush. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 In the study, research assistants asked people to fill out a survey while the assistants had a blob of lipstick or food on their faces. — Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The personalized result made the original Tangee lipstick stand out. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Custom à la carte options include lip gloss ($38), liquid lipstick ($42) and lipstick ($45). — Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lipstick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lipstick
  1. mascara
  2. blush
  3. powder
  4. cream
  5. oil
  6. lotion
  7. rouge
  8. kohl
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • His favorites, naturally, are chocolate pie and cookies and cream ice cream, Godsill, who lives in Nampa, said.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Yellow pops with vibrancy when paired with a contrasting purple, but the same shade of yellow can look soft and inviting if paired with cream.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • So for every dollar going into oil, gas and coal, close to two now go into clean power.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The latest conflict between the Saudis and the Houthis began last month after the rebels seized key areas along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway for oil shipments.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • The store offers household essentials such as dish soap, hand soap and laundry detergent, along with personal care products including shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The ancient Greeks’ grooming was not limited to hair and beards; men used lotion from head to toe, often multiple times a day, and abrasive powders to brush their teeth.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • 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
  • The vertical seaside town of Positano is home to the striking rouge Le Sirenuse, a hotel that’s a destination in itself and now run by three generations.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of rouge
Noun
  • 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
Definition of kohl

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