mascara(n = noun.artifact) - makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes;
is a kind of make-up, makeup, war paint
A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eye lashes, usually applied with a small brush. [WordNet 1.5]
mascara, n. a cosmetic for darkening the eyelashes.
Etymology:
It. mascara, maschera MASK