Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mascara" in Korean
“Mascara” in Korean is 마스카라 (pronounced "maseukaera").
마스카라
maseukaera
Usage & Context
마스카라 is used to lengthen volumize and curl lashes as part of Korean eye makeup. Fiber 마스카라 and waterproof formulas are especially popular in Korea where humidity and rain are concerns. Korean beauty brands produce innovative 마스카라 formulas including tubing mascara that creates perfectly defined lashes.
Example Sentence
마스카라를 바르면 눈이 더 커 보여요.
Applying mascara makes your eyes look bigger.
How to use 마스카라 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mascara” is 마스카라, romanized as maseukaera.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ma-seu-ka-ra' — loanword. 'ma' like 'mah', 'seu' like 'suh', 'ka' like 'kah', 'ra' like 'rah'.
More Example Sentences
daily makeup minimum
마스카라 안 바르면 어색해요.
I feel weird without mascara.
makeup tutorial
속눈썹 뷰러 하고 마스카라 발라요.
Curl lashes then apply mascara.
end-of-day grievance
마스카라 지우기가 제일 귀찮아요.
Removing mascara is the most annoying part.
Cultural Context
마스카라 trends in K-beauty favor lifting, curling, and subtly lengthening rather than dramatic volume. '튜빙 마스카라' (tubing mascara) that forms little tubes around each lash is a Korean innovation popular for its clean removal. Korean 마스카라 is typically applied after '뷰러' (eyelash curler) use, and Korean makeup lovers often layer multiple formulas.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
마스카라 발라요.
I apply mascara.
마스카라 번졌어요.
The mascara smudged.
마스카라 지우기 힘들어요.
Mascara is hard to remove.
Related Expressions
속눈썹
songnunsseop
eyelashes
뷰러
byureo
eyelash curler
워터프루프
wateopeurupeu
waterproof
클렌징
keullenjing
cleansing
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