cosmetic

• Qui concerne les procédés visant à restaurer ou améliorer l'apparence d'une personne ; utilisé aussi pour qualifier des changements superficiels ou sans effet profond.

Relating to treatment intended to restore or improve a person's appearance; also used to describe superficial changes.

1. Beauty-relatedB1formal

   Relating to or improving the appearance of the face or body.

   cosmétique (relatif à la beauté)

   • She bought several cosmetic products for her skincare routine.
   • The cosmetic industry is worth billions of dollars.
   • He underwent cosmetic surgery to correct his nose.

   Synonymesaestheticbeautycorrectiveestheticimproving

2. Superficial or surface-levelB2formal

   Dealing with the appearance of something rather than its essential nature; not fundamental.

   cosmétique (sens figuré)

   • The changes to the report were purely cosmetic.
   • The company made cosmetic improvements to the website.
   • His apology was only cosmetic; he didn't really mean it.

   Synonymesinsubstantialnominalperfunctoryshallowsuperficialtoken

   Antonymesessentialfundamentalinherentintrinsicsubstantive

• Nom désignant une substance ou un produit utilisé pour améliorer ou modifier l'apparence du visage ou du corps.

A noun referring to a substance or preparation used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face or body.

1. Beauty productA2formal

   A substance or preparation used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face or body.

   produit cosmétique

   • She applied her cosmetics before going out.
   • The store sells a wide range of cosmetics.
   • He bought some cosmetics for his skincare routine.

   Synonymesmakeuptoiletry

2. Makeup itemA2informal

   A specific product like lipstick, foundation, or mascara used for beautification.

   Produit de maquillage

   • She forgot her cosmetics bag at home.
   • The cosmetics counter had a new line of lipsticks.
   • He uses cosmetics to cover blemishes.

   Synonymesmakeup