Greasepaint (noun)

1. A heavy, oily makeup used by actors and performers to cover their skin and create a desired appearance.
2. A type of makeup used to darken or lighten the skin, used in theater, film, and television.

Origin:

From the word grease + paint, referring to a type of makeup that is oily or greasy in nature.

Examples:

1. The actor applied greasepaint to his face to darken his complexion.
2. The clown used greasepaint to create a white face and red lips.
3. The stage makeup, including greasepaint, was applied heavily to the actors' faces.
4. The greasepaint was thick and hard to remove.
5. The performer used greasepaint to create a ghostly appearance.