lipstick

noun

Definition of lipsticknext
as in mascara

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Recent Examples of lipstick Complete your streamlined glam with a 2-in-1 eyebrow pencil and a longwearing lipstick. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Her gun would be in there with red lipstick, a double-sided compact mirror, and her bulky pager. — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 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 Fashion accessories, including a denim shoulder bag and a Goodees charm holding a lipstick, come with the set, which retails for 799 renminbi, or $118. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 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
  • This lash-lengthening Maybelline mascara and a pack of hydrating lip balm from Burt’s Bees, a brand Margot Robbie has worn.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
  • For some, a swipe of mascara (brown or black, depending on your preference) is all that’s needed, while others may prefer a pull of liner for some additional definition.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of mascara
Noun
  • Grace Jones even showcased how this combination works with beauty looks by often pairing purple eye shadow or blush with her signature red lips.
    — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s a first-blush look at a team that will be long on checkers and penalty killers, but shy on scorers and playmakers.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Her makeup was set with Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Loose Powder around her T-zone and dusted delicately over her lipstick for more staying powder.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The new system addresses a critical gap in the nation’s ability to supply powder materials for high‑melting‑temperature alloys.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • An agreement paramount to Idaho dairy Idaho’s dairy industry may see the biggest impacts from the Canadian tariffs, which will target milk, cream and whey at 50%, and cheese at 25%.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The portable, retractable cream stick delivers warmth and definition rather than a wash of color, blending easily across the cheekbones, temples, and other areas where the sun naturally hits.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Rice lipids and jojoba oil seal in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, while 2% ectoin soothes redness and protects against water loss.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The ranchers decided to write an amicus brief after seeing that eight counties were setting aside money to write a brief in support of the oil companies.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • The result is an unusually fluid lotion that absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy film.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Always follow up your scrub with a hydrating moisturizer or body lotion to help skin recover and retain moisture.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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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