pow·der-puff
ˈpau̇-dər-ˌpəf 
: of, relating to, or being a traditionally male activity or event done or played by women
a powder-puff football game
: a small fluffy device (such as a pad) for applying cosmetic powder
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Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
There are other, even more rare pieces, she's found in recent years — like a powder puff shapes like a mini umbrella that comes in a gold tube and can retract back into its packaging after being used.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
How are powder puffs different than makeup brushes?
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 May 2024
So Judy got out her powder puff to dab her eyes, then gave it to Liza with her tears on it.
—Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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Noun
This bargain pack of powder puffs are reusable and washable, so your vanity will be stocked for several months to come.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
There are other, even more rare pieces, she's found in recent years — like a powder puff shapes like a mini umbrella that comes in a gold tube and can retract back into its packaging after being used.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
How are powder puffs different than makeup brushes?
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 May 2024
So Judy got out her powder puff to dab her eyes, then gave it to Liza with her tears on it.
—Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Powder-puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powder-puff. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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