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cosmetic

DEFINITIONS OF: cosmetic

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adj serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

cosmetic fenders on cars”
Synonyms:
decorative, ornamental
nonfunctional
not having or performing a function

adj serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body

cosmetic surgery”
Synonyms:
enhancive
aesthetic, aesthetical, esthetic, esthetical
concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste

n a toiletry designed to beautify the body

Types:
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depilator, depilatory, epilator
a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
highlighter
a cosmetic used to highlight the eyes or cheekbones
make-up, makeup, war paint
cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish
a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
pencil
a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face
blackface
the makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro
epilating wax
a mixture of resins and waxes to remove cosmetically undesirable hair; mixture is applied hot to the surface and after cooling is pulled away taking the hairs with it
eyebrow pencil
makeup provided by a cosmetic pencil that is used to darken the eyebrows
eyeliner
makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
eyeshadow
makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes
face powder
cosmetic powder for the face
greasepaint
a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
kohl
a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids
lip-gloss
makeup that makes the lips shiny
lip rouge, lipstick
makeup that is used to color the lips
mascara
makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
blusher, paint, rouge
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
Type of:
toilet articles, toiletry
artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
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