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Recent Examples of greasepaint
Trending Proto-clown stage makeup in rock goes back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when artists like Arthur Brown and Alice Cooper found that a little greasepaint went a long way.
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Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
For the era between 1940 and 1948, Kendrick used aging light and shade makeup and broken capillaries with greasepaint to achieve the look.
—Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
So Evie grows up a vaudeville brat, a half-orphan raised on short rations, insecurity and the smell of greasepaint.
—Sarah Bird, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2022
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Cassidy George, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023
The final touch was a pencil-thin greasepaint mustache.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
For the era between 1940 and 1948, Kendrick used aging light and shade makeup and broken capillaries with greasepaint to achieve the look.
—Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
So Evie grows up a vaudeville brat, a half-orphan raised on short rations, insecurity and the smell of greasepaint.
—Sarah Bird, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasepaint
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Once dry, use a spice grinder or coffee grinder to blitz them into a fine powder.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2025
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The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Then, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams stunned with her voluminous loose curls and signature brown lip liner and lipstick combo.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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Matte lipstick can be unforgiving on a cracked canvas, so the ideal solution combines nourishment and tint.—
Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Additional tariffs to be expected On top of adding tariffs to aluminum and steel, President Trump is also looking to add additional tariffs to computer chips, pharmaceuticals, oil and copper.—
Jennifer Lindahl,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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By John Hyatt, Forbes Staff Aliko Dangote takes a deep breath, before reflecting on the odyssey of building Africa’s largest oil and gas refinery.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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But what if there was a way to condense the many serums and special creams that take up space on your vanity and replace them with something that does the work of five products?—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Take Advantage of Caffeine Caffeine helps constrict blood vessels and reduce under-eye puffiness, which is why many cosmetic eye creams contain caffeine.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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Beyond mascara, Howard suggests looking out for skin-loving ingredients to help boost the texture and efficacy of products.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The mascara improves the health of lashes and strengthens them to prevent lash loss.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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After dominating high-profile events like the Emmys and MTV Video Music Awards in 2024, stars including Dakota Fanning, Emma Stone and Ali Wong brought rouge hues into 2025, wearing them at the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025
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Sheryl Lee Ralph’s sculpted rouge gave her cheekbones a lift, while Kerry Washington’s circular pink blush exaggerated her grin.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2025
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So, double down on that body lotion after your shower and before bed.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Variations: Gabrielle Chanel is available in an essence eau de parfum and parfum—along with travel sizes, a body cream, hair mist, deodorant, and body lotion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Once false lashes are set, apply kohl eyeliner to line your upper waterline and a few more swipes of mascara to the inner corner for an extra pop.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Charlotte’s kohl pencil—which blends like a dream—comes in the classic Pillow Talk hue.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2024
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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasepaint. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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