make-up smears

Frequency: 5.02.9 per million words

when make-up spreads untidily across the skin

make-upNOUN + VERB

Categories:

smear

Examples (10)

  • She accidentally wiped her hand across her face, leaving make-up smears on her cheek.
  • After crying, her mascara ran, creating dark make-up smears below her eyes.
  • He noticed tiny make-up smears on her collar from their hug.
  • The rain caused her carefully applied foundation to form unsightly make-up smears.
  • Don't rub your eyes when you're wearing mascara, or you'll get make-up smears.
  • She quickly dabbed at the make-up smears with a tissue before anyone saw.
  • His white shirt had faint make-up smears after the long day.
  • A quick touch-up was needed to fix the make-up smears from earlier.
  • The child's curiosity resulted in colourful make-up smears all over the mirror.
  • Persistent make-up smears on pillowcases are a common problem for users.