makeup base

UK: /ˈmeɪkʌp beɪs/

Definition

Definition of makeup base - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

fashion

Rare

cosmetic product applied first to prepare skin for other makeup

Rare

She used a moisturizing makeup base before applying foundation and powder.
This makeup base helps foundation last longer on oily skin.
She applied a green-tinted makeup base to neutralize facial redness.

seditious

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Expressions with makeup

makeup call

call to reschedule a missed appointment

She received a makeup call for her missed dentist appointment.

makeup remover

product that removes makeup from the skin

She used a makeup remover to clean her face.

eye makeup

cosmetic products used around the eyes to change their appearance

She bought new eye makeup for the party tonight.

makeup artist

person who applies makeup to improve appearance or create effects

The makeup artist prepared the actors for the show.

makeup course

class to make up missed academic credits

He took a makeup course to graduate on time.

mineral makeup

cosmetic made from natural minerals

She prefers using mineral makeup for her sensitive skin.

Expressions with base

base on

create something from an existing source or idea

The movie is based on a popular novel.

third base

base that a runner must touch third in baseball

The player slid into third base just in time..

base upon

use something as a foundation

The movie is based upon a true story.

touch base

make contact with someone to consult or review

Let's touch base next week about the project.

let's touch base

exp.

used to suggest talking briefly to share updates or plans

Let's touch base after the meeting to compare notes.

touch base with

make contact with someone

I need to touch base with my manager about the project.

base oneself on

rely on a source for guidance or support

He based himself on his mentor's advice.

first base

initial base a runner must reach after hitting the ball

He sprinted to first base after hitting the ball.

get to first base

reach the first stage of a goal

We need to get to first base with our project.

get to second base

touch or fondle someone's chest in a romantic way

He was excited to get to second base on their date.

Terms with makeup base included in their meaning

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facial cream

cosmetics

cream used as a base for makeup

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French:base de maquillage, ...
German:Make-up-Grundierung, ...
Italian:base trucco, ...
Spanish:prebase de maquillaje, ...
Portuguese:base de maquilhagem, ...
Chinese:妆前乳, ...
Japanese:化粧下地, ...
Arabic:أَساس مُكْيَاج, ...
Hebrew:בָּסִיס אִיפּוּר, ...
Russian:база под макияж, ...
Ukrainian:база під макіяж, ...
Hindi:मेकअप बेस, ...
Bengali:মেকআপ বেস, ...
Catalan:base de maquillatge, ...
Czech:báze pod make-up, ...
Danish:makeupbase, ...
Dutch:make-upbasis, ...
Greek:βάση μακιγιάζ, ...
Hungarian:sminkalap, ...
Khmer:ក្រែមបាតមុខ, ...
Korean:메이크업 베이스, ...
Persian:زیرساز آرایش, ...
Polish:baza pod makijaż, ...
Portuguese (BR):primer, ...
Romanian:bază de machiaj, ...
Swedish:makeupbas, ...
Thai:เบสเมคอัพ, ...
Turkish:makyaj bazı, ...
Vietnamese:kem lót, ...

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