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Cosmetics

Of or relating to any product used to enhance and beautify the appearance or odour of the human body.

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Cosmetics

nail polish

Cosmetics & skin care; Cosmetics

A lacquer applied to human fingernails or toenails to decorate and/or protect the nail plate.

face scrub

Cosmetics & skin care; Cosmetics

An exfoliation product which has been designed specifically for use on the face.

sun screen

Cosmetics & skin care; Cosmetics

A lotion, spray, gel or other topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin exposed to sunlight and thus helps protect against sunburn.

skin whitening

Cosmetics & skin care; Cosmetics

The practice of using chemical substances in an attempt to lighten skin tone or provide an even skin complexion by lessening the concentration of melanin.

anti-aging cream

Cosmetics & skin care; Cosmetics

Predominantly moisturiser based cosmeceutical skin care products marketed with the promise of making the consumer look younger by reducing visible wrinkles, expression lines, blemishes and other ...

eyelid glue

Cosmetics & skin care; Cosmetics

A type of eye make-up used in East Asia designed to change the "monolid" (eyelid without a crease). Eyelid glue is a water-soluble adhesive that can be easily removed.

prime

Cosmetics & skin care; Cosmetics

A cream or lotion applied before another cosmetic to improve coverage and lengthen the amount of time the cosmetic lasts on the face.

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