a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.

cosmetics, superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more impressive

The budget committee opted for cosmetics instead of a serious urban renewal plan.

serving to beautify; imparting or improving beauty, esp. of the face.

used or done superficially to make something look better, more attractive, or more impressive

Alterations in the concert hall were only cosmetic and did nothing to improve the acoustics.

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disfiguring

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corrective , gooky , improving , makeup , nonessential , painted , remedial , restorative , superficial , surface , touching-up , beautify , blush , cream , decorative , eye shadow , henna , liner , lipgloss , lipstick , maquillage , mascara , nail polish , pomade , powder , rouge