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astringent |
a cosmetic aid, used after washing the face to contract the pores. [1/4 definitions] |
beautician |
one whose profession involves the application of cosmetic treatments, as in a beauty parlor. |
blusher |
a cosmetic in cream or powder form, used to give a rosy tinge to the cheeks; rouge. [1/2 definitions] |
canteen |
a small establishment, in a camp or workplace, that sells food, drink, and some hard goods such as grooming or cosmetic supplies. [1/3 definitions] |
cold cream |
a semisolid cosmetic emulsion applied to moisturize, smooth, or cleanse the skin. |
court plaster |
a small piece of fabric coated on one side with isinglass and glycerin or some other adhesive, formerly used on the skin to protect cuts or scratches or for cosmetic purposes in the form of so-called beauty spots. |
cream |
an ointment or thick liquid containing medicinal or cosmetic ingredients for external application. [2/14 definitions] |
depilatory |
a substance able or designed to remove hair, esp. for cosmetic purposes. [1/2 definitions] |
do nails |
to apply cosmetic polish to fingernails. |
face-lift |
cosmetic surgery performed to tighten facial tissue and improve appearance by eliminating wrinkles and other signs of aging. [1/2 definitions] |
face powder |
a dustlike cosmetic substance composed of talcum, used esp. to absorb excess oil. |
facial |
a treatment of the face, consisting of a massage and the application of cosmetic creams. [1/2 definitions] |
hairdressing |
a cosmetic or medicinal preparation applied to the hair in order to make it more manageable. [1/4 definitions] |
liner1 |
a cosmetic used to outline or highlight the eyes; eyeliner. [1/3 definitions] |
lip gloss |
a cosmetic ointment that gives shine to the lips, used as a moisturizer and often worn over lipstick. |
liposuction |
a surgical procedure that uses suction to remove fat from beneath the skin for cosmetic purposes. |
lipstick |
a cosmetic for coloring the lips. It usually comes in stick form inside a tube. |
mascara |
a cosmetic used to darken the eyelashes. |
moisturizer |
a cosmetic lotion or cream. |
mudpack |
a mixture of fuller's earth, astringents, and water, applied to the face for cosmetic purposes. |
ointment |
any of various usu. semisolid preparations made to be rubbed into the skin for medicinal, cosmetic, or moistening purposes. |
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