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At the bottom of not a little of the bravery that appears in the world, there lurks a miserable cowardice. Men will face powder and steel because they have not the courage to face public opinion.
Edwin Hubbel Chapin

Meaning of "face powder" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FACE POWDER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FACE POWDER

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Face powder is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FACE POWDER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

face powder

Face powder

Face powder is a cosmetic powder applied to the face to set a foundation after application. It can also be reapplied throughout the day to minimize shininess caused by oily skin. There is translucent sheer powder, and there is pigmented powder. Certain types of pigmented facial powders are meant be worn alone with no base foundation. Powder tones the face and gives an even appearance. Besides toning the face, some powders with sunscreen can also reduce skin damage from sunlight and environmental stress. It comes packaged either as a compact or as loose powder. It can be applied with a sponge, brush, or powder puff. Uniform distribution over the face is achieved more easily when a loose powder is applied. Because of the wide variation among human skin tones, there is a corresponding variety of colors of face powder. There are also several types of powder. A common powder used in beauty products is talc, which is absorbent and provides toning to the skin.

Definition of face powder in the English dictionary

The definition of face powder in the dictionary is a flesh-tinted cosmetic powder worn to make the face look less shiny, softer, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FACE POWDER

face as long as a fiddle
face card
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face down
face flannel
face flies
face guard
face mask
face out
face pack
face painting
face recognition
face the music
face time
face to face
face up to
face validity
face value
face-ache

WORDS THAT END LIKE FACE POWDER

baking powder
black powder
bleaching powder
bronzing powder
chili powder
chilli powder
chowder
clam chowder
curry powder
custard powder
dusting-powder
gunpowder
milk powder
mustard powder
powder
smokeless powder
soap powder
take a powder
talcum powder
tooth powder
washing powder

Synonyms and antonyms of face powder in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «face powder» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FACE POWDER

Find out the translation of face powder to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of face powder from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «face powder» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

粉饼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polvos para la cara
570 millions of speakers

English

face powder
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फेस पाउडर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بودرة الوجه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пудра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pó facial
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মুখ গুঁড়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

poudre pour le visage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

bedak muka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gesichtspuder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フェースパウダー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

페이스 파우더
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wedhi pasuryan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bột mặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முகம் தூள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चेहरा पावडर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yüz tozu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cipria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

puder do twarzy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пудра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pudra de fata
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πούδρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gesig poeier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

puder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ansikt pulver
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of face powder

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FACE POWDER»

The term «face powder» is regularly used and occupies the 61.377 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FACE POWDER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about face powder

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QUOTES WITH «FACE POWDER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word face powder.
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Edwin Hubbel Chapin
At the bottom of not a little of the bravery that appears in the world, there lurks a miserable cowardice. Men will face powder and steel because they have not the courage to face public opinion.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FACE POWDER»

Discover the use of face powder in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to face powder and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Chemical Composition of Everyday Products
with vitamins (e.g., panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, ascorbic acid, retinyl palmitate, cholecalciferol) that are used to target specific skin conditions or problems. FACE POWDER Ancient Greek and Roman women developed the beauty treatment ...
John Toedt, Darrell Koza, Kathleen Van Cleef-Toedt, 2005
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Beauty Therapy Fact File
This is the traditional face powder, which comes in a compact with a powder puff and is carried in a handbag or pocket. It may be used to touch up make-up or remove shine during the day. This type of powder has its drawbacks. The powder  ...
Susan Cressy, 2004
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A Practical Guide to Beauty Therapy for NVQ Level 2
Do not apply face powder over: • infected skin (it is contraindicated) • areas with excessive hair growth (powder will collect in the hairs and accentuate the condition) • very dry, flaking skin (powder will accentuate the condition and dry up the ...
Janet Simms, 2003
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Lab Manual and Projects in Chemistry
Men use face powder for the same reasons as well as for protective and antiseptic purposes. Face powders containing substances that clog pore in the skin and prevent elimination of waste matter. Such face powders can be harmful if they ...
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The Art and Science of Professional Makeup
Face powder consists of a powder base, mixed with a coloring agent (pigment) and a suitable fragrance. A good face powder should possess the following characteristics: 1 . Slip— having a smooth feel to the skin. This quality is imparted by ...
Stan Campbell Place, Bobbi Ray Madry, 1989
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Ebony
By The originators of the world-famous NUT BROWN Face Powder. OVERTON'S PRESSED FACE POWDER... is a new and smoother compact powder that will give your complexion a soft natural look . . . it's the powder you've been searching  ...
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Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design: Volume 12 - ...
The stability of the pigment used is of great concern to every manufacturer of face powder. Not all shades can be produced with earth colors exclusively, and it is necessary to use some organic lakes and toners. These should be used very ...
John J. McKetta Jr, 1981
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LIFE
FACE. POWDER. DISCOVERY. you'll powder on a perfectly lovely complexion! Want a complexion that looks smooth, flawless, perfectly lovely? Then powder your face with Lady Esther's exciting new "whirled-in-lanolin" face powder. It's Lady ...
9
Beauty and the Budget
... create a seamless, soft, natural finish: Use a clean cotton ball or tissue to gently buff your skin, removing some of the makeup. Or moisten a sponge or cotton ball with toner or water and lightly press over face powder to remove opaqueness ...
Sandi Brenner, 2006
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Principles and Techniques for the Beauty Specialist
The colour should not dominate the face, but bring life and vitality to it, accentuating the eyes. Face powder Loose powder is not widely used in day makeup. For high-fashion day makeup, evening and photographic makeup it is important as it ...
Ann Gallant, Kathy Gillott, Jackie Howard, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FACE POWDER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term face powder is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Girl Who Escaped from Boko Haram
She picked up my face powder and signalled for me to apply some, then passed the lipstick and the eye shadow. She batted her eyelids at me. «THISDAY Live, Jul 15»
2
I Tried 3 Different Types Of Eyebrows In Attempts To Find The On …
... small, stiff brush, Airspun Loose Face Powder, a thick, creamy concealer (I used VMV Hypoallergenics Concealer), and my e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit. «Bustle, Jul 15»
3
Studio Oliver Gustav's Shocking Danish Designs
... set off by specially commissioned pinkish-beige ceramic plates from Italy by Rina Menardi, which he describes as the color of face powder. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
4
Brides, Don't Forget to Make a Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Face Powder: The last thing you want is your makeup smearing. Keeping this on hand will enable you to touch up in a flash. Tide To Go: You ... «POPSUGAR, Jun 15»
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TOWIE's Jessica Wright: 'I'm really self-critical about my body'
I love Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick as a highlighter, Kiko face powder to eliminate shine when on camera and Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. «Daily Star, Jun 15»
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Loving my body unconditionally
In this new world, it takes me hours to get ready to go anywhere, I rarely wear more makeup than face powder, I willingly wear Crocs, and you'd ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jun 15»
7
Sali Hughes: the 50 best beauty buys under £20
The application method means that, within weeks, the tube will be full of skin cells and face powder, and need to be chucked. This is more than ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
8
MA Beauty Expert: Summer S.O.S.
Show your face whose boss with a swirl of translucent face powder to set your make-up and then slick on a deep-as-night waterproof mascara. «GoLocal Worcester, Jun 15»
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The Beauty Enthusiast: Oily skin and dry skin woes
You can battle that oil with all the face powder and oil blotting sheets in the world, but they still won't really help the problem. Choosing the right ... «Sun.Star, Jun 15»
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Shawn Mendes' New Video Release for 'Stitches' [Recap/Review]
From there she ends up putting on face powder and playing in the closet, trying on a hat and flinging some of the clothes off the shelves. «Guardian Liberty Voice, Jun 15»

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