Makeup Terminology

noun a type of heavy makeup used by actors in theater or film to create exaggerated facial features and expressions

• The actor applied greasepaint to transform into his character for the play.
• I had to use a lot of greasepaint for my costume at the school play.
• She always looks like she's wearing greasepaint with all that makeup on.
• The politician's words were like a layer of greasepaint, hiding the truth underneath.

verb to create or invent something, especially a story or an excuse

• The evidence presented in court was all made up by the witness.
• I think he just made up that excuse to get out of going to the party.
• She totally made up that story to cover for her friend.
• His success was made up of hard work and determination.

noun a cosmetic product used by men to define and accentuate the eyes, typically in the form of eyeliner

• The actor wore guyliner to enhance his eyes for the red carpet event.
• I think guyliner looks really cool on guys who can pull it off.
• Hey, check out that dude with the guyliner, he looks badass.
• His guyliner was like a shield, hiding the vulnerability in his eyes.