noun

cosmetics

cosmetics, makeup

She sells a wide range of cosmetics.

She sells a wide range of cosmetics.

He never wears any cosmetics.

He never wears any cosmetics.

cosmetics beauty products She sells a wide range of cosmetics.

Synonyms: makeup, beauty products, toiletries

From the adjective 'cosmetic', which comes from Greek 'kosmos' meaning 'order, adornment'.

Think of things that bring 'order' (cosmos) to your appearance. These products are 'cosmetics'.

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