cosmetics UK /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪks/US /kɑzˈmɛt.ɪks/ noun[plural only]3 •Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes. •The way something looks; superficial appearance.In the great fishbowl that we're doing everything in it's kind of unfortunate, but the cosmetics of the thing are more important than what's accomplished — in a great many ways. — 2004 •The study of such products.
