Cosmetic

Russian Meaning

косметический

косметика

косметическое средство

English Meaning

  1. A preparation, such as powder or a skin cream, designed to beautify the body by direct application.
  2. Something superficial that is used to cover a deficiency or defect.
  3. Serving to beautify the body, especially the face and hair.
  4. Serving to modify or improve the appearance of a physical feature, defect, or irregularity: cosmetic surgery.
  5. Decorative rather than functional: cosmetic fenders on cars.
  6. Lacking depth or significance; superficial: made a few cosmetic changes when she took over the company.