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ointment	any of various usu. semisolid preparations made to be rubbed into the skin for medicinal, cosmetic, or moistening purposes.
Pan-Cake Make-Up	trademark for a cosmetic face powder formed into a compact round cake.
pedicure	cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails, or a single such treatment.
plaster	a medicinal or cosmetic paste that is applied to the body. [1/4 definitions]
powder	a cosmetic made of pressed powder that is used on the face. [1/5 definitions]
puff	a small, soft cosmetic pad. [1/16 definitions]
rinse	water or another solution used for rinsing, such as a cosmetic preparation used to tint or condition the hair. [1/5 definitions]
spray¹	a liquid preparation made to be applied or dispensed by spraying, such as an insecticide, paint, or cosmetic. [1/8 definitions]
swansdown	the soft down of a swan, used esp. as a decorative trim or cosmetic puff. [1/2 definitions]

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