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A preparation applied to the body, especially the face, to improve its appearance
“And with a hysterical laugh, she applied a cosmetic to her face and repaired to the dinner table.”
A thick liquid or semi-solid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin
Red or pink makeup to add color to the cheeks
A fragrant substance applied to the body to eliminate or mask unpleasant odors
Cosmetic solution used to cleanse and tighten skin
Serving to improve the appearance of something
“The columnist warned readers that using cosmetic products to drastically change one's features would not bring happiness.”
Affecting only the external surface of something
“In most cases the effect is only cosmetic, but in some cases, corrosion and metal loss occur.”
Superficial in nature, lacking in substance
“It is a cosmetic measure which will not help the situation in the long run.”
Non-essential, typically only used or done for aesthetic purposes
“It's just a shame that there seems to be a trend for labiaplasty done purely for cosmetic reasons.”
Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
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