cosmetics
Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes.
Other meanings
The way something looks; superficial appearance.
The study of such products.
Related words
- cosmetology
- nutricosmetics
- neurocosmetics
Word history
From Ancient Greek "κοσμητική" (the art of dress and ornament).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “cosmetics” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.