face powder

American  

noun

1. a cosmetic powder used to give a mat finish to the face.

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face powder British  

noun

1. a flesh-tinted cosmetic powder worn to make the face look less shiny, softer, etc

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Etymology

Origin of face powder

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The only thing missing was a makeup artist carrying face powder.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2023

And before the Armani woman walks out into the street, one last touch of face powder …

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2023

If YouTube has its way, we may soon watch makeup tutorials and buy face powder and eyeliner directly from its site.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2021

The best way to cover these pockmarks and other cosmetic imperfections was lead face powder, and both men and women took advantage of it.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2021

She used the same argument about the manicure set, the case with lipstick and face powder, the little bottle of Matador’s Delight.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez