"cosmetics" meaning in English

See cosmetics in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: cosmetic [singular], cosmetics [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|cosmetic}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The plural form of cosmetic; more than one (kind of) cosmetic.
    Sense id: simple-cosmetics-en-noun-Thq6s-V1 Categories (other): Plurals
  2. Cosmetics is the preparations applied to enhance the beauty of skin, hair, etc.
    Sense id: simple-cosmetics-en-noun-WL1ftVO0
     
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