cosmetics

Assorted cosmetics and tools.

Meaning

Noun

Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes.
The study of such products.

Origin

From French cosmétique, from Ancient Greek κοσμητική ("the art of dress and ornament"), from κοσμητικός, an adjective of κοσμέω.

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