mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈsker-ə 
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
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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.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Buckle completed her makeup with black mascara and a lemonade-pink lip.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
The small-but-mighty style fits all of the podcaster’s daily essentials including mascara, dog poop bags, and dental picks.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 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.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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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
The small-but-mighty style fits all of the podcaster’s daily essentials including mascara, dog poop bags, and dental picks.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 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
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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈskar-ə
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes
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