different between cosmetic vs skincare
cosmetic
English
Etymology
From French cosmétique, from Ancient Greek ????????? (kosm?tik?, “the art of dress and ornament”), ?????????? (kosm?tikós), from ???????? (kosm?t?s, “orderer, director, decorator”), from ?????? (kosmé?, “to order, to arrange, to rule, to adorn, to equip, to dress, to embellish”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /k?z?m?t?k/
- (US) IPA(key): /k?z?m?t?k/
Adjective
cosmetic (comparative more cosmetic, superlative most cosmetic)
- Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
- External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
Derived terms
- cosmetic surgery
Related terms
- cosmetics
- cosmos
Translations
Noun
cosmetic (plural cosmetics)
- Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.
- A feature existing only on the surface.
Synonyms
- (substances enhance external color or texture): beauty products, makeup, product, slap, war paint
Hyponyms
- (substances enhance external color or texture): See also Thesaurus:toiletry
Translations
See also
- makeup
Further reading
- cosmetic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- cosmetic in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- cosmetic at OneLook Dictionary Search
Romanian
Etymology
From French cosmétique.
Adjective
cosmetic m or n (feminine singular cosmetic?, masculine plural cosmetici, feminine and neuter plural cosmetice)
- cosmetic
Declension
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skincare
English
Etymology
skin +? care
Noun
skincare (uncountable)
- The care and treatment of the skin.
- The saleswoman told her that her face would look older unless she bought this line of skincare products.
Translations
Anagrams
- arsenick, snackier
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- what skincare should be refrigerated
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