cosmetic

1. A toiletry designed to beautify the body (synset 103117803)
   is a type of: toilet articles, toiletry - artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
   subtypes:

   • depilator, depilatory, epilator - a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
   • highlighter - a cosmetic used to highlight the eyes or cheekbones
   • make-up, makeup, war paint - cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
   • nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish - a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
   • pencil - a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face

1. Serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose (synset 301094927)
   "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
   similar to: nonfunctional - not having or performing a function
   same as: decorative, ornamental
2. Serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body (synset 300070720)
   "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"
   similar to: aesthetic, aesthetical, esthetic, esthetical - concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
   same as: enhancive

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