oshiroi

A white powder (as the name translates to) used as a foundation. When worn by geisha, it only covers the face to the end of the neck, while kabuki actors apply it on very thickly to be visible, even from far away.

Examples

• Danbooru post #3896841: On the face of a geisha.
• Danbooru post #7168013: On a kabuki actor.