white face powder; makeup powder
Traditional white powder used for makeup, especially in kabuki or geisha makeup. Also refers to modern face powder.
彼女は舞台用に白粉を厚く塗った。
She applied thick white makeup powder for the stage.
This face powder is made with ingredients gentle on the skin.
The maiko applies white face powder to her face.
She patted on the white face powder in front of the mirror.
After the performance, it takes time to remove the white face powder.
makeup; rouge and powder
white neck powder (used by geisha)