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face powder

American

noun

a cosmetic powder used to give a mat finish to the face.

face powder British

noun

a flesh-tinted cosmetic powder worn to make the face look less shiny, softer, etc

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Etymology

Origin of face powder

First recorded in 1855–60

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face powder

And before the Armani woman walks out into the street, one last touch of face powder …

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2023

If YouTube has its way, we may soon watch makeup tutorials and buy face powder and eyeliner directly from its site.

From New York Times ● Nov. 11, 2021

The best way to cover these pockmarks and other cosmetic imperfections was lead face powder, and both men and women took advantage of it.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2021

She dipped a hand into a purse to fish out a compact face powder with a mirror.

From Reuters ● Dec. 20, 2018

"Now look what you've done! That's my best Elizabeth Arden face powder!"

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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