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mascara Definition

mas·cara (mas karə)

noun

a cosmetic preparation for coloring or darkening the eyelashes or eyebrows

Etymology: Sp máscara, a mask < It maschera: see mask

transitive verb -·caraed, -·cara·ing

to put mascara on

mascara Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • apply: Apply mascara, making sure to fully cover the fine lashes near the inside corner of the eye.
  • wear: It took me ages to get the crap off and even then it looked like I'd been wearing mascara all week.
  • use: Read on to find out how... Using the Right Make-Up Using the right mascara is the first step toward having fabulous lashes.
  • put: We went into the bathroom where she attempted to put mascara on my eyes.
  • remove: For the eyes, remove the mascara in an upward movement of the lashes to avoid irritating the eye.
  • get: Mine are looking very thin, but I can still get mascara on if I'm going out.

Adjective modifier

  • waterproof: Finish with a couple of coats of waterproof mascara to emphasis the look.
  • black: Tears streamed down some of these faces, striping cheeks with black mascara.
  • new: At this event Lancome will be exclusively launching their new mascara.
  • more: If that's too traumatic, just add more mascara.
  • much: Ray Liotta, who for some reason has far too much mascara on, brings his strong presence to the film.
  • thick: Dark mascara gives definition, but avoid harsh eyeliners or thick mascara - blobs and smudges will be magnified too!

Modifies a noun

  • brush: A drop of oil on the end of a dry mascara brush will make it last a bit longer.
  • wand: Thu 29 Jun 2006 How can I reuse or recycle... mascara wands?

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