Makeup slip-up (5)

I believe the answer is:

smear

(Other definitions for smear that I've seen before include "Greasy or sticky mark" , "Sully" , "Besmirch" , "False accusation; blur" , "Medical examiner may take this" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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