Use a bit of makeup? (3)

I believe the answer is:

lie

(Other definitions for lie that I've seen before include "Perversion of the truth" , "A white one is considered harmless" , "situation" , "Tell porkies" , "Commit perjury" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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