make up

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Estée Lauder is one of the world's leading manufacturers of skin care, make-up and fragrances, owning brands such as Clinique, Bobbi Brown and Tom Ford.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

They received reports from parents and other shopkeepers, they said, adding that during raids some of the shops "had pull out-beds and bags with women's make-up in it".

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

AI products, in his experience, have flaws in their make-up that prevent speedy incorporation into business practices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Another post shows her in a colourful traditional dress, smiling and wearing make-up.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Giles, the make-up running on his face, poor fellow, and stifling in his Arab blanket, came up to me and said, “Come and watch the fireworks on the terrace.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier