What does the cryptic crossword clue "Look at ship’s make-up (8)" mean?

The definition is "Look". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EYE (synonym of "Look") + LINER (synonym of "ship's"); definition: "make-up" The answer is EYELINER.

Look at ship’s make-up (8)

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