cosmetics
nounfemininetécnico/kuʒmɨˈtikɐ/medium
cos·me·ti·ca
Definition
The art or practice of beautifying the skin, hair, nails, etc., or the industry that produces such products.
Natural cosmetics have gained many followers.
She works in the cosmetics department of a major brand.
Common collocations
cosmetics industrycosmetic productscosmetic treatment
Etymology
Do grego 'kosmetikḗ' (tékhnē), 'arte de adornar'.