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pancake makeup

Pancake makeup is the trademarked name held by the Noxell Corporation for a cosmetic face powder that has been compressed into a cake and is applied as a make-up base with a damp sponge. (noun)

An example of pancake makeup is the foundation that an actress puts on while getting made up for a performance.

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