mascara

noun

Definition of mascaranext
as in lipstick

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Recent Examples of mascara Eyebrows were lightly brushed up and tapered neatly, while her eyes were free of mascara or shading. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026 Use a cotton swab, straw cleaner, or mascara wand to glide over the surface to loosen any dirt or buildup. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 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 The best-selling mascara is formulated with floral oil to deliver soft and voluminous lashes for up to 24 hours without smudging, caking, or flaking. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mascara
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascara
  1. lipstick
  2. powder
  3. oil
  4. cream
  5. blush
  6. lotion
  7. kohl
  8. rouge
Noun
  • One of the joys of shopping for lipstick, for example, is that there are countless offerings and new launches to add to one’s collection.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The long-lasting color can be worn alone or to add dimension to a lipstick.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of lipstick
Noun
  • Nicotine pouches contain a nicotine powder or salt that's derived from the tobacco plant, as well as plant fiber, flavoring, and other chemicals.
    — Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Measure the oat flour, milk powder, baking powder and salt into the mixing bowl.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • Rather than occasional long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries, Ukraine is now carrying out frequent attacks on refineries, oil tankers, power substations and broader energy infrastructure, according to ACLED’s Polishchuk.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The other way is to place the dry ingredients into a food processor and pulse, then blend in the egg yolks and oil.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Bhatty says that liquid formulations are the easiest to work with, but cream blush isn’t entirely out of the question.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Pretty early on Europeans became obsessed with skin whitening creams—again, problematic—many of which contained really, really harmful ingredients, also problematic, like lead and mercury.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • In a television ad for Dunkin’, Kylie Jenner wore a blush-pink, satin, structured blazer with over-the-top shoulder pads, a designer choice that generated some amusement online from those previously unfamiliar with the brand’s name.
    — Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Mistral, the yacht's open-air Mediterranean restaurant, features coral, mandarin, and blush tones, with Ginori porcelain and glassware on every table.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Maybe your $6 drugstore lotion became a $40 luxury brand, or your basic streaming plan turned into the premium version.
    — Jasmin Suknanan,Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • How to apply it properly Start with a cream or lotion 15 to 30 minutes before going outside, and work it into the skin like a massage so no spot is missed.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of lotion
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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of rouge

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