greasepaint

greasepaint
    n 1: a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
    

greasepaint \greasepaint\ n.
   1. a greasy substance containing pigments, used as makeup by
      actors, clowns, and other entertainers; as, the smell of
      the greasepaint, the roar of the crowd.
      [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

   2. Theatrical makeup, generally.
      [PJC]
    

34 Moby Thesaurus words for "greasepaint":
      base, blackface, clown white, cold cream, compact, cosmetics,
      costume, drugstore complexion, eye shadow, eyebrow pencil,
      foundation, foundation cream, hand cream, hand lotion, lip rouge,
      lipstick, makeup, mascara, mudpack, nail polish, paint, powder,
      powder puff, practical piece, prop, property, puff, rouge, talcum,
      talcum powder, theatrical makeup, vanishing cream, vanity case,
      war paint