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noun

Definition of rouge

as in lipstick

old-fashioned a red powder or cream that is used to make your cheeks pinker She was wearing too much rouge.

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Noun

My dark hair was in wild, voluminous curls and my sultry makeup was finished with an inviting Chanel rouge lip. — A.r. Carter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 With a leather jacket, ankle boots, and the perfect rouge lip, the look couldn’t be more Parisian. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026

Verb

In ancient Egypt, both men and women were known to rouge their cheeks with a mixture of brownish-red pigment. — Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022 Because Chandler was hit with rouging the passer on the play, Hamilton had an untimed down to try to win it from the 2. — Richard Obert, azcentral, 30 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for rouge

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Noun

There’s one scene where Claudia’s putting on lipstick and her hand shakes when Louis is talking.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Girl of the Year leans into Gemini’s rebellious nature with a plume of cigarette smoke, black leather, incense, and lipstick.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 July 2026

Definition of lipstick

Verb

Riding the rails gives you time to slow down and look at the canopy’s changing hues, from chartreuse to crimson.

— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.

— Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024

Definition of crimson

Noun

Highlighting the subtle shades of pink throughout her ensemble, the Kylie Cosmetics founder also wore pale pink blush, bold mascara, and an extra-glossy lip in dusty rose.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Eyebrows were lightly brushed up and tapered neatly, while her eyes were free of mascara or shading.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Definition of mascara

Verb

Carpenter’s hair was styled in voluminous waves by Scott King, while her makeup, done by Carolina Gonzalez, centered on her signature blush-and-lipstick pairing.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Definition of blush

Verb

There should be no pain or skin reddening during a proper session, and therapists avoid working over active swelling, infection or skin that’s undergone cancer treatment.

— Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Rose, though, reddening in the triangle between his eyes and nose, begins to sob.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026

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