Rouge

usgb/ruːʒ/
noun

A red or pink cosmetic used to color the cheeks or lips.

She applied some rouge on her cheeks.
Visual representation of "rouge" - A red or pink cosmetic used to color the cheeks or lips.

Often appears as...

  • apply rouge
  • dust of rouge
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Cosmetic Use

Rouge is often associated with old-fashioned makeup styles.

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Her grandmother's makeup case was filled with pots of rouge.
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Makeup Technique

Applying rouge can add a healthy, youthful glow to one's appearance.

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He complimented her on how the rouge brought out her eyes.
Visual representation of the word "Rouge"

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