Thesaurus: cosmetic

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1. a. Alt. of Cosmetical
2. n. Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.
3. adj. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
4. adj. serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
5. n. a toiletry designed to beautify the body
6. 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. Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.
7. Any external application intended to beautify and improve thecomplexion.
8. j:100 n. a toiletry designed to beautify the body s. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose s. serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body