Mineralogy. oil of talc, a preparation formerly used as a cosmetic, reputed to be obtained from talc. Obsolete.

A cosmetic, an unguent. Obsolete.

A cooling unguent for the skin, of a creamy appearance, made of spermaceti, white wax, and otto of roses or other perfume.

transferred. A cream-like preparation used cosmetically. See also cold cream, n.

An albuminous substance contained in sweet almonds.

a cosmetic cream applied to the face to improve the complexion (as cold cream, moisturizer, or the like).

a cosmetic intended to maintain or improve the condition of the skin; also as a mass noun; cf. orange skin food n. at orange, n.1 adj.1compounds 2d.

a creamy cosmetic used to care for the skin, esp. of the face; chiefly as a mass noun.

= orange skin food n. at orange, n.1 adj.1compounds 2d.

(a) a violet-scented cosmetic cream; (b) a violet-flavoured confection.

a cosmetic cream applied to the face during the day to improve the complexion; cf. night cream n. at night, n. int.compounds 4.

a cosmetic cream that is readily absorbed by the skin; also figurative.

cosmetic cream that is applied to the face at night.

a type of moisturizer for the skin.

a preparation of scented mineral oil, used esp. to moisturize the delicate skin of babies.

a skin cream that contains one or more sex hormones.

a cosmetic cream used to keep the skin moist; a type of face cream; cf. moisturizer, n.

A cosmetic preparation used to prevent dryness in the skin, hair, etc.

Any of various cosmetic preparations having the consistency of a mousse (sense 2). A skin cream, as a moisturizer, cleanser, etc.