How to Use makeup in a Sentence

makeup

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  • She's too young to wear makeup.
  • She put on some makeup before the party.
  • I didn't recognize him when he was in his theatrical makeup.
  • His daring attitude toward risks is a major part of his makeup.
  • She applied her makeup lightly.
  • The suit weighed about 10 pounds, the makeup maybe five.
    Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The change required new makeup tones to make the face read well.
    Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2024
  • For makeup, Kim went with a bronzy, soft glam look paired with a nude lip.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 26 May 2023
  • The mom of three wore sultry eye makeup, a nude lip, and a black headband.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • These were just a few of the items that caught our eye and ended up in our makeup bags for Spring.
    The Editors, elle.com, 6 May 2023
  • The researchers measured the chemical makeup of PM2.5 over the course of a month.
    Virginia Gewin, Scientific American, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The look was finished with a braided bun and smokey eye makeup.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • A lot of people go to schools where you’re not allowed to wear makeup.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • This makeup stick is perfect for use on your cheeks, eyes, and lips.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2024
  • While rust could come into play, this team has the makeup and mindset to turn on the switch by Game 1.
    Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
  • For the scenes with Jackie’s corpse, how much was that Ella in makeup?
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The makeup put the focus on her eyes through a dramatic black cat-eye.
    Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Brayan Bello has the talent and makeup to be a front-of-the-rotation starter.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Ford a 'tremendous painter' Blake’s first book was about the actor and makeup artist Lon Chaney.
    The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Cleanse the brow area to remove oil and makeup before starting in on your tint.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The poll suggests the makeup of the electorate will be challenging for Bain.
    Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2024
  • As for hair and makeup, Jenna wore a smoky brown liner and a rosy red flush on her lips.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Chanel make-up test One of makeup artist Lisa Butler’s team briefs Elson on the show’s look.
    Mark Holgate, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Her makeup featured a clean, dewy look with bold eyes and a soft lip color.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Hair and makeup were done by Celia Burton and Marcus Francis, who are both close friends of the bride.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
  • It can be used as a body lotion, makeup remover, dry shave oil, hair mask, and more.
    Iman Balagam, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023
  • To round out the rest of the look, the Fifty Shades of Grey star wore natural makeup with rosy cheeks and a matching lip color.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2023
  • Her makeup paired nicely with the dress: a dramatic, smokey eye and glossy nude lip.
    Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
  • Similar to how Pugh swiped liner above and across her upper eyelid for a bold and otherworldly look, this is your sign to be daring and experimental with your makeup.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Two roomy compartments, a zippered middle section, and a small pocket under the front clasp mean plenty of storage options to divide up essentials like a wallet and keys and makeup or perfume.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • Can the end of the year make up for a dearth of blockbusters?
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Lime makes up about 89% of the rides, while Spin makes up 11%, Roder said.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Kasie calls in Delilah to help, which gives her and McGee a chance to make up.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The counties make up the core of Democrats’ base in Georgia.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Fans make up 50% of the voting for the starters while the players and media each have 25% of the vote.
    Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 6 Jan. 2024
  • But a good actor in the Falstaff role can make up for the script’s deficits.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Best of all, this dish can be made up to 3 days ahead, and the leftovers keep well.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
  • Indeed, the doubters and haters make up a crucial part of the system.
    Dana Stevens, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Its hybrid cars, the first of which were launched in 2013, now make up about half of its sales.
    Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
  • In fact, Ceres makes up 25% of the total mass of the asteroid belt.
    Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 22 June 2024
  • Pile: The surface of the carpet, made up of looped carpet fibers.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The 60 by 96-inch piece, titled after the song, is made up of glass tiles on foam board.
    Zoe Ruffner Camille Sojit Pejcha Zoe Ruffner Kyle Beechey Osman Can Yerebakan Samuel Rutter, New York Times, 16 May 2024
  • The author’s interviews with a wide range of mothers make up the heart of the book.
    Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Our simple recipe can be made up to a month ahead if stored in the freezer.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
  • These plants may not have flowers, but their leaves make up for it!
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The text of Dahl’s book—reactions, directions and all—make up most of the film’s script.
    Douglas Greenwood, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Is there any sense of wanting to make up for quote–unquote lost time?
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The first three days have builds that make a scene from the first movie, the second three days make up a scene from the second movie and so on.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 10 Nov. 2022
  • To win, the Blazers must figure out a way to make up for the loss of Lillard’s offense.
    oregonlive, 20 Nov. 2022
  • This year, Styles appeared to have the votes of the below-the-line members who make up a good chunk of the Academy.
    Vulture, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Life is made up of dualities: Good, bad; day, night; Sandy at the start of Grease, Sandy at the end.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Fermions make up all the matter in the Universe and include leptons and quarks.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The robot asks her to select an image from a tablet and make up a story.
    Kat McGowan, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Just make sure to add the hot pasta water a little at a time to avoid scrambling the silky egg yolks that make up the base of the sauce.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
  • The group now makes up one-fifth of OpenAI’s current workforce.
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 2 May 2024
  • My whole life is made up of moments that have prepared me for Survivor.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Hamstrings The hamstrings make up the back of the thigh, and work closely with the glutes to extend the hip through the deadlifting motion.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The money could help make up for weak state incentives.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
  • The official said police believe the name on the ID was made up and does not belong to anyone else.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Next to the bathroom is a small secondary room with its own separate entrance made up of a single glass door that leads directly to the outdoors.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024

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