cold cream

noun

Definition of cold creamnext
as in oil

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Recent Examples of cold cream The new Juneberry & Vitamin C Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser is not your grandma’s cold cream. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025 The little dog started howling and suddenly Cher appeared in a bathrobe with cold cream on her face. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025 The new shop will also offer a Poway-exclusive menu item called The Peach Cobbler Best Drink Ever, made with peach and vanilla cold cream and cinnamon streusel. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025 There's nothing like the mixing of warm dough and cold cream to soothe the spirit. — Annalise Frank, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cold cream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold cream
  1. oil
  2. eye shadow
  3. war paint
  4. powder
  5. cream
  6. lotion
  7. blush
  8. lipstick
Noun
  • So for every dollar going into oil, gas and coal, close to two now go into clean power.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The latest conflict between the Saudis and the Houthis began last month after the rebels seized key areas along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway for oil shipments.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Roan, for her part, wears pale green eye shadow accented by mod-style graphic eyeliner and tons of pink blush, plus some high-contrast strawberry blonde streaks in her signature red hair.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As for glam, Mosaku turned to makeup artist Keita Moore, who gave Mosaku a slight pop of color with cool eye shadow accentuating the blue tone of the actress’ dress.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of eye shadow
Noun
  • The Indians in Westerns had war paint and whooped like savages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
  • Once the mongooses have this scented war paint on, the battle starts.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 8 May 2026
Definition of war paint
Noun
  • The frother also works to beat eggs, mix protein powder or creatine into a drink, and make hot chocolate.
    — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In Japan during the Heian period, artisans sprinkled gold or silver powder into the lacquer.
    — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • His favorites, naturally, are chocolate pie and cookies and cream ice cream, Godsill, who lives in Nampa, said.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Yellow pops with vibrancy when paired with a contrasting purple, but the same shade of yellow can look soft and inviting if paired with cream.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • The store offers household essentials such as dish soap, hand soap and laundry detergent, along with personal care products including shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The ancient Greeks’ grooming was not limited to hair and beards; men used lotion from head to toe, often multiple times a day, and abrasive powders to brush their teeth.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • Roan, for her part, wears pale green eye shadow accented by mod-style graphic eyeliner and tons of pink blush, plus some high-contrast strawberry blonde streaks in her signature red hair.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The collection includes carry-on and check-in suitcases, a mini weekender, cosmetic pouches, and a new Limitless Cheek and Lip Set featuring a liquid blush and a lip gloss.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Edebiri’s dangling earrings also provided a welcome pop of color, with their wine-hue complementing her berry lipstick.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The buzziest fall 2026 makeup trends include everything from berry tints to bold lipstick worn against an otherwise minimal face—proof that a great lip can be the whole look.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of lipstick

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