rouge

cosmetics

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Rouge is a cosmetic used to add a pink or red color to the cheeks or lips. It is derived from the French word for red. Historically, rouge has been used in makeup, with early experimentation in film makeup involving various colors to achieve desired effects on camera. While "blush" is a synonym for developing a rosy facial color, rouge specifically refers to the cosmetic product itself.12345

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Foundations, face powder, and rouge
…colour can be provided with rouge, which is used for highlighting the cheekbones; the more modern version is the blusher, which is used to blend more colour in the face. Small kits of compressed face powder and rouge or blusher are commonly carried by women in their handbags.
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…colour can be provided with rouge, which is used for highlighting the cheekbones; the more modern version is the blusher, which is used to blend more colour in the face. Small kits of compressed face powder and rouge or blusher are commonly carried by women in their handbags.
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