Pan-Cake makeup
cosmetics
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Pan-Cake makeup is a cosmetic product in a semimoist cake form, often used as a foundation for face powder. It was developed to address new challenges in color film, where existing greasepaint appeared unnatural on screen. This solid makeup, applied with a moist sponge, offered a solution for achieving a natural look under color motion-picture lighting. The term "Pan-Cake" is a trademark used for this type of cosmetic.123
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