cosmeticscos‧met‧ics /kɒzˈmetɪks $ kɑːz-/ ●○○ noun [plural] 
Examples
a range of cosmetics and toiletries
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- People with acne problems should look for oil-free cosmetics.
- the cosmetics industry
- The improvements to the subway system we plan are critical - they have nothing to do with cosmetics.
- Consumer products, especially cosmetics and detergents, generally performed better than industrial and professional markets, both for detergents and food.
- Gamble makes Cover Girl, the best-selling cosmetics brand in the United States.
- Spices had many uses - in good preparation and the manufacture of incense and cosmetics.
- The skin colouring is restored by the use of cosmetics, and the hair shampooed and set.
- Today it has a pip in almost every pie from computers to cosmetics.
THESAURUS► make-up
Collocations coloured substances that are put on your face to improve or change your appearance: · I don’t usually wear much make-up.
► cosmetics creams, powders etc that you use on your face and body in order to look more attractive: · a range of cosmetics and toiletries
► lipstick a substance you use for adding colour to your lips, in the shape of a small stick: · She was wearing bright red lipstick.
► eyeshadow coloured cream or powder that you put on your eyelids
► eyeliner something you use for adding a line of colour at the edges of your eyelids to make your eyes look bigger or more noticeable
► mascara a dark substance you use to colour your eyelashes and make them look thicker
► blusher (also blush American English, rouge old-fashioned) red or pink cream or powder used for making your cheeks look slightly more pink
► foundation a cream the same colour as your skin that you put on your face before the rest of your make-up
WORD SETS► Hair & BeautyAfro, nounaftershave, nounanti-perspirant, nounastringent, adjectiveastringent, nounatomizer, nounauburn, adjectivebackcomb, verbbald, adjectivebalding, adjectivebalm, nounbarber, nounbarbershop, nounbarrette, nounbath, nounbathe, verbbeard, nounbeautician, nounbeautify, verbbeauty contest, nounbeauty mark, nounbeauty parlor, nounbeauty queen, nounbeauty salon, nounbikini line, nounblackhead, nounblond, adjectiveblonde, adjectiveblonde, nounblow-dry, verbblusher, nounbob, verbbob, nounbody, nounbody spray, nounbrilliantine, nounBrylcreem, nounbubble bath, nounbun, nounbuzzcut, nouncleanser, nouncoiffure, nouncold cream, nouncollagen, nouncologne, nouncomb, nouncomb, verbcompact, nouncomplexion, nouncondition, verbconditioner, nouncornrows, nouncosmetic, adjectivecosmetics, nouncosmetic surgery, nouncotton bud, nouncotton wool, nouncream, noundental floss, noundeodorant, noundepilatory, noundimple, noundouble chin, noundowny, adjectiveeau de cologne, nounelectrolysis, nounemery board, nounessential oil, nouneyebrow pencil, nouneyeliner, nouneye shadow, nounface cream, nounfacelift, nounface pack, nounface powder, nounfacial, nounfacial scrub, nounfalse teeth, nounflannel, nounflattop, nounfoam, nounfoundation, nounfragrance, nounfringe, noungel, noungrey, adjectivegrey, verbgrip, nounhairbrush, nounhaircut, nounhairdo, nounhairdresser, nounhairdryer, nounhairgrip, nounhairline, nounhairnet, nounhairpiece, nounhairpin, nounhair slide, nounhairspray, nounhairstyle, nounhealth farm, nounhenna, nounhighlight, verbhirsute, adjectivehydrogen peroxide, nounkinky, adjectiveknot, nounkohl, nounlacquer, nounlacquer, verblank, adjectivelanolin, nounlather, verblayer, verbliner, nounlip gloss, nounliposuction, nounlipstick, nounloofah, nounlotion, nounlowlights, nounmade-up, adjectivemake-up, nounmanicure, nounmanicured, adjectivemascara, nounmedicated, adjectivemilky, adjectivemoisturize, verbmoisturizer, nounmousse, nounmoustache, nounmoustachioed, adjectivemousy, adjectivemouthwash, nounmudbath, nounmudpack, nounmusk, nounmustachioed, adjectivemutton chop whiskers, nounmyrrh, nounnailbrush, nounnail file, nounnail polish, nounnail scissors, nounnit, nounnose job, nounoil, nounointment, nounolive, nounpaint, verbpart, nounpart, verbparting, nounpate, nounpedicure, nounperfume, nounperfume, verbperfumery, nounperm, nounperm, verbpermanent, nounpermanent wave, nounperoxide, nounpigtail, nounplait, nounpomade, nounponytail, nounpowder, verbpowder puff, nounpreen, verbprimp, verbpumice, nounquiff, nounraven, adjectiverazor, nounrecede, verbred, adjectiveredhead, nounrhinoplasty, nounroll-on, nounrosewater, nounrouge, nounscent, nounshampoo, nounshampoo, verbshave, verbshave, nounshaven, adjectiveshaver, nounshaving brush, nounshaving cream, nounshort back and sides, nounshower cap, nounshower gel, nounsideburns, nounskincare, nounslide, nounsoap, verbspa, nounspiky, adjectivesplit ends, nounspray, nounstringy, adjectivestylist, nounsunbed, nounsunblock, nounsunburn, nounsun cream, nounsunglasses, nounsunlamp, nounsunscreen, nounsunshade, nounsuntan, nounsuntan lotion, nounsun-worshipper, nounswarthy, adjectiveswept-back, adjectivetalc, nountalcum powder, nountease, verbtester, nountoilet bag, nountoiletries, nountoilet water, nountone, verbtoner, nountooth, nountoothbrush, nountoothpaste, nountoothpick, nountooth powder, nountweezers, nounvanity case, nounVaseline, nounwar paint, nounwash, nounwave, nounwave, verbwavy, adjectivewax, verbwear, verbwetting solution, nounwhisker, nounwig, nounwrinkle, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► company
creams, powders etc that you use on your face and body in order to look more attractive → make-up: · Schiffer, Turlington and Crawford this year signed exclusive multi-million dollar contracts with top cosmetics companies.· Many cosmetics companies are already catering to ethnic complexions.
VERB► sell· A woman who sold cosmetics at a tony Houston department store said she relied on sales associates to get customers.· Gamble makes Cover Girl, the best-selling cosmetics brand in the United States.· He had taken a part-time job selling a line of cosmetics the manufacturer had labeled as all-natural products.
a range of cosmetics and toiletries