Susie Dent

In the 1900s, bleaching lotions and skin-lighteners were a female imperative no matter what her colour, often carrying suggestive names like 'Fair-Plex Ointment' and 'Black-No-More.' The tiniest touch of rouge was allowed, but only if applied with great subtlety.

English Scientist

Jane Birkin

I colour my hair mousy brown and I wear makeup only on stage. I use Laura Mercier - something called Biscuit, I think. I run one tiny sponge over my face and cover the red blotches. If I've got some rouge, I'll bung it on my mouth and cheeks.

English Actress

Thandie Newton

In the morning, I never cleanse. I just splash my face with water and pat it dry. I honestly think that the human body is a clever thing and that the natural oils my skin produces are best for it. Then I apply a dab of rouge, and I'm off.

British Actress

Olivia De Havilland

When I was five, I discovered a secret box that contained Mummy's stage makeup. It was like finding buried treasure. I tried the rouge, the eye shadow, the lipstick. But I couldn't get the rouge off. Mummy spanked me terribly.

American Actress

Barbara Palvin

I think I look great in pretty much everything... kidding! For the red carpet, I like to do really natural eyes and a nice sleek ponytail. Sometimes I'm into a really dark rouge, purple bold lip.

Hungarian Model

George Santayana

It is veneer, rouge, aestheticism, art museums, new theaters, etc. that make America impotent. The good things are football, kindness, and jazz bands.

Spanish Philosopher

Michael Paterniti

Going to Cambodia to cover the genocide trials, I did read a lot about the Khmer Rouge; I read a lot about the country and its history.

American Writer

Rouge is often associated with old-fashioned makeup styles.

Cosmetic Use

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

Makeup Technique

In metalwork, 'rouge' is a specialized term, not commonly known outside this context.

Technical Term

Rouge is used to create a high shine, especially on jewelry.

Polishing Usage

As a verb, 'rouge' refers to the act of applying the cosmetic.

Beauty Verb

'Rouge' as a verb is less common today and can sound archaic.

Outdated Expression

Remember that 'rouge' originates from French and may retain its French pronunciation.

French Origin

The color 'rouge' can symbolize passion or danger in various cultural contexts.

Cultural Significance

Understand that 'rouge' refers to a unique point-scoring method in Canadian football.

Canadian Football

In Canadian football, a 'rouge' might decide the game's outcome, so it's a term fans should know.

Scoring Context

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