Schminke

Etymology
An originally Central and Low German word, from late, ,. Further origin uncertain, but probably related with, 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1) make-up

Usage notes

 * Schminke and are principally synonymous, but the former is more likely to be used referring to the cosmetic substances, whereas Make-up is more likely to refer to the look that these substances create. Moreover, only Schminke is typically used in the context of carnival costumes and the like.