mascara

noun

Definition of mascaranext
as in lipstick

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Recent Examples of mascara Also in 1987, Tammy Faye Bakker, whose heavy mascara became her trademark, was treated at the Betty Ford Center for prescription drug addiction. — Ronnie Glassberg, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing stubborn mascara and the day’s buildup go down the drain, especially when the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is involved. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026 Bakker offered upbeat sermons and Tammy Faye - charismatic and always wearing her trademark heavy mascara - sang. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Bakker offered upbeat sermons and Tammy Faye — charismatic and always wearing her trademark heavy mascara — sang. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 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
  • The result is a wash of color that can act as a subtle lip contour on its own or as a base underneath lipstick or gloss.
    — Sheryl George, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Popo would lick her cone ever so gracefully, never dripping or messing up the lining of her magenta lipstick.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lipstick
Noun
  • Instead, new tariffs will be applied to Canadian exports of cocoa powder, vinyl flooring, shampoo, canoes and other products.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Matcha May Be Better for Liver Health Matcha is a type of green tea made by grinding tea leaves into a fine powder.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • The latest shudder for stocks in the artificial intelligence industry pulled markets lower worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May on worries about the war with Iran.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Iran’s ability to choke off regional oil exports, however, appears to be waning.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Given the lack of research, there’s also no official dosage for estrogen cream.
    — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The 45-minute dish is a riff on pasta Alfredo, bathed in a bright sauce that doesn’t require cream or flour, just butter, parmesan and the starchy pasta cooking water.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • To mimic the color scheme found in her outfit, Doja’s makeup consisted of a bright pink lippie and coordinating pink blush.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Sinot kept the angelic vibes going with a bubblegum pink blush and lined mauve lip, plus lots of lashes and a little body glitter across Larsson's chest.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • This lotion from L’Oréal combines all four into one multitasking day lotion that protects and corrects.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • After that came fluffy soft white towels, a good hand soap, lotion, mouthwash and cleaning up after those manscaping sessions all ended up as her green flags.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 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
  • This bundle is for your friend who has a lot of holiday baking ahead of them, with everything from 66% cacao organic baking wafers to cocoa rouge Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus a chocolate tote to carry it all.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The cornerstone of her strategy is anchored in creating a fil rouge between each property with common codes of its banner.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rouge

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