cosmetics

化粧品

見た目を良くするために顔、肌、髪につける製品。

やさしい英語で： 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?

類義語： makeup, beauty products

よく使う表現： buy cosmetics, natural cosmetics, cosmetics counter, use cosmetics

外観、見た目

機能の良し悪しとは別に、物が外からどう見えるか。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： appearance, looks

よく使う表現： just cosmetics, improve the cosmetics, cosmetics of something

化粧品学

人の見た目を良くする製品について研究する学問。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： cosmetic science

よく使う表現： study cosmetics, cosmetics research, cosmetics course