noun

1. Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.

2. A feature existing only on the surface.

Synonyms: beauty products, makeup, product, slap, war paint

adjective

1. Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.

   “a cosmetic preparation”

2. External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.

   “Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely.”