COSMETICS

Etymology

Noun

cosmetics pl (plural only)

Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes.

Noun

cosmetics (uncountable)

The study of such products.

Source: Wiktionary

COSMETIC

Cos*met"ic (kz-mt"k), Cos*met"ic*al (--kal), a. Etym: [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr. ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosmétique. See Cosmos.]

Definition: Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation. First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. Pope.

Cos*met"ic, n.

Definition: Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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