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a cosmetic powder used to give a mat finish to the face.[1855-60]
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face powder
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Face powder — is a cosmetic powder applied to the face to set foundation after application. It can also be reapplied throughout the day to minimize shininess caused by oily skin. There is translucent sheer powder, and there is pigmented powder. Certain types… … Wikipedia
face powder — face powders N MASS Face powder is a very fine soft powder that you can put on your face in order to make it look smoother. Syn: powder … English dictionary
face powder — face .powder n [U] powder that you put on your face in order to make it look less shiny … Dictionary of contemporary English
face powder — n. a cosmetic powder, as of talcum, applied to the face … English World dictionary
face powder — face ,powder noun count or uncount powder that women put on their faces as part of their MAKEUP … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
face powder — noun cosmetic powder for the face (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑powder, ↑makeup, ↑make up, ↑war paint * * * ˈface powder f20 [face powder face powders] … Useful english dictionary
face powder — UK / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms face powder : singular face powder plural face powders powder that women put on their faces as part of their make up … English dictionary
face powder — face′ pow der n. clo a cosmetic powder used to give a matte finish to the face • Etymology: 1855–60 … From formal English to slang
face powder — light cosmetic powder for the face … English contemporary dictionary
face powder — noun (U) powder that you put on your face in order to make it look smoother and give it more colour … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
