Make-up is coloured products put on the face to improve the look. Put on make-up.
It has been worn by men and women in most centuries, though not in all of them. Make-up for a stage is far heavier than anybody would wear in a room.
1nounmake-upColoured products put on the face to improve the look.
“The make-up took longer than the rest of getting ready.”
make-up is a cosmetic.
Also accepted in games: makeup
Deverbal from make up.
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