face powder

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noun

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

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Origin of face powder

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby face powder

face out, face pack, facepalm, face-plant, faceplate, face powder, faceprint, facer, face recognition, face-saver, face-saving

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How to use face powder in a sentence

That face powder came from the cheek of a woman—some woman who pressed her cheek against Carlson's lapel.
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942|Various
Even if Carlson had brushed the face powder off, the naphthionate would still have been there.
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942|Various
Is she the woman whose face powder was smeared on Jack Carlson's lapel?
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942|Various
This is the best face powder made, particularly as it does not discolor from emanation of the skin or impure atmosphere.
The Art of Perfumery|G. W. Septimus Piesse

The sand is fine as face powder, nuance Rachel, packed hard.
Mr. Incoul's Misadventure|Edgar Saltus

British Dictionary definitions for face powder

face powder

noun

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

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