cosmetic Definition
cos·metic (käz met′ik)
adjective
- beautifying or designed to beautify the complexion, hair, etc.
- for improving the appearance by the removal or correction of blemishes or deformities, esp. of the face
- of or for improving the appearance without making any basic changes, as to conceal defects, make more acceptable, etc.; also, superficial
Etymology: Gr kosmētikos, skilled in arranging < kosmein, to arrange, adorn < kosmos, order
noun
- any cosmetic preparation for the skin, hair, etc., as blusher and powder
- anything cosmetic: often used in pl.
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modif.
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cosmetic
n.
Types of cosmetics include: cold cream, night cream, hand cream, eye cream, astringent, after-shave lotion, hand lotion, body lotion, suntan lotion, talcum, tooth powder, bath powder, face powder, eyebrow pencil, mascara, eye shadow, eye liner, rouge, blusher, toner, lip slicker, face slicker, lipstick, lip rouge, lip liner, lip gloss, nail polish, powder base, moisturizer, foundation, loose powder, pressed powder, bronzer, pancake makeup, leg makeup, body paint, solid perfume, liquid sachet, toilet water, cologne, eau de cologne, friction pour le bain (French), bath salts, bath oil, bath gel, royal jelly, brilliantine, pomade, hair tonic, hair dye, hair bleach, mouthwash, liquid dentifrice, nail polish remover, moustache wax, facial pack, mud pack, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, cream rinse, hair mousse, styling gel, hair spray, shaving soap, shaving cream, shaving foam, depilatory, deodorant, antiperspirant;
cosmetic Usage Examples
Converse of object
- apply: Great for that special evening, gives a great base for applying cosmetics.. .
- buy: You didn't need a ration book to buy cosmetics during the war.
- sell: I'm going to make this whole damn place look like you won it selling cosmetics.
Adjective modifier
- air-applied: John Woodbridge concludes by explaining why he loves air-applied cosmetics so much.
- organic: Choose from natural hypoallergenic skincare and organic cosmetics and wellbeing products.
- natural: Why not try natural cosmetics Why put chemicals on your face?
- certain: Certain cosmetics were indeed invented by certain nations only.
Modifies a noun
- dentistry: She is not in a financial position to afford cosmetic dentistry or indeed any course of treatment.
- surgery: The only cosmetic surgery she has had done, is on her belly button.
- surgeon: Cosmetic surgeons just want to make you look young.
- camouflage: People who have scarring from previous lupus or prominent rash on visible areas may be greatly helped by using cosmetic camouflage.
- blemish: It may have minor cosmetic blemishes on the outer casing.
- perfection: Cosmetic perfection in these conditions can be achieved only with a little high-tech help.
Modifying Another Word
- purely: The result is more meaningful upgrades that are of real benefit to the consumer rather than a purely cosmetic change.
- merely: He believes that the changes being made within the public school system are merely cosmetic.
- largely: But these were largely cosmetic changes which left the major problems unsolved.
- mostly: HEASARC_Changes The HEASARC has made a small number of mostly cosmetic changes to this catalog.
Noun used with modifier
- airbrush: Firstly, certain airbrush cosmetics can actually give a matte, powdered look without the need to use powder to set the make-up.
- brand: You can pick from either Boots own brand cosmetics or from top brands such as Nivea.
- discount: Free delivery Direct Cosmetics A superb range of discount cosmetics & make up is available to buy from this online cosmetics shop.
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