Cosmetics

n. agents used to beautify the face and body (as in creams, lipstick, etc.)

n. agent used to beautify the face and body (as in creams, lipstick, etc.)

Cosmetics are substances used to enhance or protect the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toenail polishes, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, hair colors, hair sprays and gels, deodorants, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, bath salts, butters and many other types of products. Their use is widespread, especially among women in Western countries. A subset of cosmetics is called "make-up," which refers primarily to colored products intended to alter the user’s appearance. The manufacture of cosmetics is currently dominated by a small number of multinational corporations that originated in the early 20th century, but the distribution and sale of cosmetics is spread among a wide range of different businesses. The U.S. FDA which regulates cosmetics in the United States defines cosmetics as: "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions." This broad definition includes, as well, any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. The FDA specifically excludes soap from this particular category.
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Noun
1. a toiletry designed to beautify the body
(synonym) cosmetic
(hypernym) toiletry, toilet article, toiletries
(hyponym) depilatory, depilator, epilator

Noun
1. a toiletry designed to beautify the body
(synonym) cosmetics
(hypernym) toiletry, toilet article, toiletries
(hyponym) depilatory, depilator, epilator
Adjective
1. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
(synonym) decorative, ornamental
(similar) nonfunctional
2. serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"
(synonym) enhancive
(similar) aesthetic, esthetic, aesthetical, esthetical

Synonyms and related words:
base, clown white, cold cream, compact, drugstore complexion, eye shadow, eyebrow pencil, foundation, foundation cream, giftware, greasepaint, hand cream, hand lotion, knickknacks, lip rouge, lipstick, makeup, mascara, mudpack, nail polish, notions, novelties, odds and ends, paint, powder, powder puff, puff, rouge, sundries, talcum, talcum powder, toilet goods, toiletries, vanishing cream, vanity case, war paint,
  

COSMETICI. PLASTICI. ABBELLIMENTI. ORPELLI. LUSTRI SUPERFICIALI