make-up

Definitions of make-up
  1. noun
    a toiletry designed to beautify the body
    synonyms: cosmetico, maquillage, trucco
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    cosmetico, maquillage, trucco
    cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
    smalto per unghie
    a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
    cipria
    cosmetic powder for the face
    cerone
    a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
    rossetto
    makeup that is used to color the lips
    mascara
    makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
    belletto, fard, rossetto, tinta
    makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
  2. noun
    cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
    synonyms: cosmetico, maquillage, trucco
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    cipria
    cosmetic powder for the face
    cerone
    a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
    rossetto
    makeup that is used to color the lips
    mascara
    makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
    belletto, fard, rossetto, tinta
    makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
    type of:
    cosmetico, maquillage, trucco
    a toiletry designed to beautify the body
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