cosmetic

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substances that you put on your face or body that are intended to improve your appearance:

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We sell a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries at a very reasonable price.

Cosmetic changes, etc. are intended to make you believe that something is better when, really, the problem has not been solved:

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They were offered a few cosmetic improvements to their working conditions, but nothing of significance.

used to refer to substances or treatments that are intended to improve your appearance:

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a cosmetic cream

(esp. of changes and improvements) intended to improve the appearance of something without changing its basic structure; superficial:

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Whether the change is more cosmetic than concrete is a matter of opinion.

a cream or other substance that you put on your skin, hair, etc. in order to improve its appearance:

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Europe is the world's largest market for cosmetics.

cosmetics industry/retailer, etc. The cosmetics industry has remained strong during the recession.

used to describe a small change, etc. that is made in order to make something seem better than it was before, and that does not really affect its basic character:

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We are committed to addressing the root causes of our problems rather than making only short-term cosmetic changes.

relating to a substance or treatment that is used to improve someone's appearance:

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The popularity of cosmetic surgery continues to soar.

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