warpaint
Tribal face decoration
Warpaint is pigment applied to the face and body before battle, used historically by warriors in many cultures for intimidation, identification, or ritual protection.
Figuratively, warpaint refers to heavy makeup, especially when a woman is preparing for a challenging social occasion: She put on her warpaint before the meeting with her ex.
Also spelled war paint.
Products for beautifying faces
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- eyeshadowTinted lid cosmetic
- mascaraLash-darkening cosmetic
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
blush · concealer · eyeliner · contour · highlighter · bronzer · primer · powder
Formal event marking occasions
- tribeSocial group sharing ancestry
- shamanIndigenous spiritual healer
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
- sacredWorthy of reverence
chants · drums · tradition · initiation · ochre · pigment · patterns · symbols
Concealment through visual blending
- stripesParallel linear markings
- markingsIdentifying visual features
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- soldierArmed forces member
military · tactical · reconnaissance · frontline · assault · ambush · siege · charge
Determined competitive expression
- team colorsIdentifying palette of athletes
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- stripesParallel linear markings
- rallyGathering for a cause
competition · rivalry · tailgate · stadium · match day · supporters · spirit · championship
makeup
Products for beautifying faces
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- eyeshadowTinted lid cosmetic
- mascaraLash-darkening cosmetic
lipstick · blush · concealer · eyeliner · contour · highlighter · bronzer · primer · powder · glamour
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- tribeSocial group sharing ancestry
- shamanIndigenous spiritual healer
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
sacred · chants · drums · tradition · initiation · ochre · pigment · patterns · symbols · spirituality
camouflage
Concealment through visual blending
soldier · military · tactical · reconnaissance · frontline · assault · ambush · siege · charge · rally
game face
Determined competitive expression
- team colorsIdentifying palette of athletes
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- stripesParallel linear markings
rally · competition · rivalry · tailgate · stadium · match day · supporters · spirit · championship · intimidation
- pregamewarmup, warm-up, stretching routine, stretching, pep talk
- tribal lifetribe, tribesman, chieftain, tribal chief, tribal elder
- facial featuresnose, chin, freckles, mole, brow
- Indigenous Craftstotem poles, quillwork, dreamcatchers, moccasins, birch bark
warpaintbare face
no makeup · natural look · fresh-faced · unadorned · au naturel