Definition

cosmetics: beauty products such as make up, shower gel, shampoo, etc. noun
Keep in mind that cosmetics is always used in the plural.
The cosmetics are located on the first floor of the department store.
(a) cosmetic (injury): (an injury) that is superficial, not deep, on the surface adjective
cosmetic surgery plastic surgery, medical procedure to improve one's appearance
  • "Eventually, Bruno transformed Xavier's humble perfume shop in Montmartre into a world-renowned, multinational cosmetics company."
  • "Kevin : Well Mrs Lee, because your factory seems so versatile, I was wondering if you would be able to handle our cosmetic packaging as well."
  • "Director of The International Association of Cosmetics and Fragrance (IACF)"
  • "For the last century, Delavigne has been among the industry leaders in cosmetics and perfumes."
  • "The board of the IACF thought it only fitting that you, one of the true pioneers in the fragrance and cosmetic community, deliver the speech to mark the Vicennial anniversary of our organization."
  • "As you may be aware, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of the International Association of Cosmetics and Fragrance (IACF)."
  • "Bruno : Well, I was invited to be the keynote speaker at a conference on cosmetics tomorrow morning in Boston."
  • "It's been 20 years of gathering the greatest minds in the cosmetics industry for lectures, conferences, round-table discussions and even a cocktail party or two!"
  • "Kalvin Krime Cosmetics has been making waves this week, launching a series of perfumed billboards."
  • "Icarus : A pinball machine for a computer laboratory is highly unorthodox for a cosmetics company."

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