lipstick

noun

Definition of lipsticknext
as in mascara

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Recent Examples of lipstick Trump’s attempt to rewrite history and put lipstick on a pig will never succeed. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 To replace a Knock Out rose, try 'Crimson Kisses' (Weigela hybrid 'Slingco 1'®), which grows to a compact 3 feet and has lipstick-red flowers that appear in spring and again in summer. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Hers was protected by a wide headpiece while a pink lipstick brightens her smile, her nails are painted in an ever-chic milky shade. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 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
  • Here, the vocalist juxtaposed a mature half-sheer white gown with a ballerina bun, blue eyeliner in her bottom lash line, coral and bronze eye shadow on her lids, black mascara and a nude lip.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Buckle completed her makeup with black mascara and a lemonade-pink lip.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Definition of mascara
Noun
  • Armani Beauty Vittoria Ceretti isn’t gatekeeping the beauty secrets she’s learned from sitting in the chairs of some of the best makeup artists in the world, starting with how to apply blush.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Expect the market to struggle at first blush as all the news and financial figures cross the wires within a two-hour time span and investors try to figure out who is doing well.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • The resulting design starts with aluminum cabinetry powder-coated in buyer's color selection and embellished with bamboo trim throughout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • The Hyaluronic Range, including balm, powder, mist, primer and more, is formulated with their exclusive 8X HYALURONIC formula, developed closely with Korean skincare experts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • The actress’ accessories and footwear favored a neutral black, including a pair of two-tone slingback pumps in cream and black and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Choose calming, barrier-supportive ingredients – Soothing serums and creams can help to interrupt the inflammatory cascade, especially for those with sensitive skin.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Ukraine’s General Staff said 21 tankers used to transport oil and petroleum products were damaged overnight, in addition to four tugboats, two cargo ships and a dredging vessel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • The steep decline in oil prices in recent weeks led the market to discount the prospect of multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Meanwhile the hotel boutique stocks the best of ISSIMO’s brands from LabSolue body lotion (also in rooms along with ISSIMO’s travel kits) to ISSIMO x Lido capsule collection swimsuits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • Homegrown catnip oil lotion is just as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, according to a new study in Uganda.
    — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • 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
  • Little Red Door’s namesake rouge portal—which doubles as the bar’s sign—would be easy to stroll past if the line snaking around the block didn’t blow the speakeasy’s cover.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Definition of rouge
Noun
  • 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, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of kohl

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