Synonyms of maquillage

maquillage

noun

ˌma-kē-ˈyäzh 

as in makeup

preparations intended to beautify the face

the aging actress's thick maquillage made her look like a parody of her younger self

Synonyms & Similar Words

• makeup
• paint
• cosmetics
• lipstick
• mascara
• war paint
• oil
• cream
• powder
• camouflage
• greasepaint
• rouge
• lotion
• cold cream
• eye shadow
• camo
• kohl
• vanishing cream

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maquillage

Kudos to the loving motherly and/or grandmotherly custom couture, the fine maquillage, and not least, to her own ferocious, unwavering pride. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Men were equally flamboyant, blurring the boundaries of gender with their crucifixes, nail polish, and ghoulish maquillage, worn incongruously with combat boots and distressed leather jackets. — Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2024

To emulate era-defining faces such as model Linda Evangelista and R&B star Brandy—both particularly partial to mocha-hue lips—women embraced earthy maquillage en masse. — Jayme Cyk, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023