cosmetic
noun
a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
cosmetics
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pluralof cosmetic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A potential play by China’s biggest cosmetics company could signal the arrival of “C-Beauty.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
She also founded cosmetics company Rare Beauty, in 2020, which is closely associated with her name and image.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Separately, the EBU revealed that Israeli cosmetics company Moroccan Oil had ended its sponsorship of Eurovision after six years.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Some cosmetics, medicines and supplements contain gelatin, animal fats, alcohol or other ingredients whose origins matter to observant consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Thousands of animals are used every year for testing things such as detergents, cosmetics, and, in fact, almost every new product that comes on the market.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
