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makeup

[meyk-uhp] / ˈmeɪkˌʌp /




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Although it sits near a subduction zone, the chemical makeup of its lava more closely resembles volcanoes formed above hotspots, even though no hotspot exists beneath the region.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

The makeup artists were amazing, because every day they would make that a bit raw and put prosthetics around the fingers.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

“I know I’m not one of the world’s most beautiful women,” she said, “but sometimes I put on some makeup and feel good.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

His biker-scumbag-times-infinity prosthetic design is fantastic, but what makes it genius is that the makeup team allowed a couple of metal studs to fall off Krem’s forehead before his first close-up.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

Like stepping out onto a stage without remembering her costume, or her lines, or a stitch of makeup.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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