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makeup

[mayk-uhp] / ˈmeɪkˌʌp /




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“But the people who don’t get paid are those construction workers, the caterers, the costume designers and the makeup artists. Those folks ... they don’t get paid unless it’s done here at home.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

The laser creates a small burst of plasma, and the spectrum of that plasma reveals the chemical makeup of the rock.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Garam masala is an Indian spice blend whose exact makeup varies, but it commonly includes warming spices like cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

"People are surprised at anything I do, even normal things like cooking, doing my makeup, getting dressed," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Identical smiles and not a single hint of makeup.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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