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cosmetics

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kɑzˈmɛtɪks/ · UK /kɒzˈmetɪks/

cosmetics means: Products you put on your face, skin, or hair to improve how you look.

noun

BEAUTY PRODUCTSB1

Products you put on your face, skin, or hair to improve how you look.

  • She sells cosmetics.
  • These cosmetics are gentle on sensitive skin.
  • Where can I buy cosmetics made without perfume?

Similar words: makeup, beauty products

Common phrases: buy cosmetics, natural cosmetics, cosmetics counter, use cosmetics

SURFACE APPEARANCEC2

The appearance of something, rather than how well it works.

  • The changes are mostly cosmetics.
  • New paint improved the cosmetics of the building.
  • The machine works well, despite its poor cosmetics.

Similar words: appearance, looks

Common phrases: just cosmetics, improve the cosmetics, cosmetics of something

BEAUTY PRODUCT STUDYC2

The study of products used to improve people’s appearance.

  • She studies cosmetics at college.
  • His cosmetics research focuses on skin creams.
  • The course combines cosmetics with basic chemistry.

Similar words: cosmetic science

Common phrases: study cosmetics, cosmetics research, cosmetics course

Questions about cosmetics

What does cosmetics mean?

Products you put on your face, skin, or hair to improve how you look.

What is cosmetics in other languages?

Türkçe: kozmetik ürünleri · Español: cosméticos · Français: cosmétiques · Deutsch: Kosmetika · Italiano: cosmetici · 日本語: 化粧品

How do you pronounce cosmetics?

In American English /kɑzˈmɛtɪks/; in British English /kɒzˈmetɪks/.

How do you use cosmetics in a sentence?

She sells cosmetics. These cosmetics are gentle on sensitive skin.

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