How to Use cosmetic in a Sentence

cosmetic

1 of 2 adjective
  • The changes were purely cosmetic.
  • Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products.
  • But Tate saw through the cosmetic lifelessness of the 4,500-square-foot house and focused on a fourth B: the Bones.
    Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 17 July 2023
  • Holding the train was her husband, the cosmetic surgeon Trevor Born.
    Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 2 May 2023
  • But the cosmetic add-ons like new colors and costumes are priced pretty high.
    Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023
  • And there's not been any cosmetic companies on the cars before.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 27 May 2023
  • This relatable move aligns quite well with the ethos of Gomez’s cosmetic line, Rare Beauty.
    Leah Marilla Thomas, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The fans, Smith said, bring the warmer air down into the orchard to help alleviate the cosmetic issue.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Sadler dished about other cosmetic measures she's taken in the past too, such as Botox.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
  • This didn’t bother us, however, as the logo is entirely cosmetic and the rest of the glove is still in great shape.
    Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
  • This type of remodel is more of a cosmetic refresh than a full upgrade.
    Michele Lerner, wsj.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The first thing to know is that all cosmetic tattoos require at least two appointments.
    Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2023
  • Scab is largely cosmetic (a gnarly skin) but doesn’t keep you from peeling and eating the apple.
    oregonlive, 25 Feb. 2023
  • The cosmetic hiccups are an issue, but the bigger problems for me are the ways in which this building serves the art it was intended to harbor.
    Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2023
  • For instance, this is the perfect time to get cosmetic procedures.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Plus, for those with sparse or thin brows, the cosmetic procedure can create the illusion of a thick and full eyebrow shape in a way those products can't.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2023
  • That’s the boron nitride in the formula, explains cosmetic chemist Ginger King.
    Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2023
  • In the videos, users expose their skin to red light in order to treat a wide range of cosmetic issues, including acne, signs of aging and hair loss.
    USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
  • Grant’s home has foundation issues and is in need of cosmetic work including a new roof.
    Katia Parks, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2023
  • The popular cosmetic procedure has become more common in spite of the high price tag.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • In most cars and trucks, body panel alignments are a purely cosmetic concern.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The flower stand struck the building, causing cosmetic damage.
    Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2023
  • The team spent the next several months making cosmetic upgrades to the space and preparing it for inspection.
    Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024
  • These are cosmetic skin that players can use over their normal armor.
    Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Kelly Dobos is a cosmetic chemist based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Dianna Mazzone, Allure, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Having implants removed and not replaced may lead to permanent cosmetic changes of the breasts.
    Essence, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The Real Housewives of New York alum, 52, is opening up about her thoughts on aging and cosmetic procedures.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • Some joked Kate could be recovering from a cosmetic procedure known as a BBL, where fat is transferred from the stomach and thighs to the buttocks.
    Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Price correctly, stage if needed and make sure all cosmetic needs have been addressed.
    Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 23 July 2023
  • Some blemishes will prove nothing more than cosmetic style points, but some could dent or derail March fates.
    Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023
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cosmetic

2 of 2 noun
  • Use a cosmetic to hide the scar.
  • An airy boutique for salves and cosmetics was a Brooklyn hot spot for more than a decade.
    Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2023
  • True to its name, this topical lip plumper is akin to a cosmetic injectable in a tube.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 10 Sep. 2022
  • The cosmetics mogul and Jean Paul Gaultier muse posed for photos for the house’s latest ready-to-wear drop, Flowers.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 May 2023
  • One gripe is that the cleanser seemed to kind of smudge eye makeup around and make the eye area feel goopy rather than cleanly rinse away color cosmetics.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • Trainor is far from the only bold-faced name in the cosmetics brand’s Super Bowl ad teaser.
    Anna Chan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Of course, the photo wasn’t completely free of cosmetics.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • The first is considered a cosmetic, but the other is classified as a drug, Dr. Idriss says.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Many people strive for pearly whites, but oral hygiene isn’t just about cosmetics.
    Lacey Muinos, Health, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The cosmetics and fragrance customer today has many choices and brands to choose from.
    Walter Loeb, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The cosmetics mogul wore a black strapless gown with a metallic sheen, custom-made by Maison Margiela.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Mar. 2023
  • It's meant to be a cosmetic that improves upon uneven skin tone and texture as well.
    Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 16 Sep. 2022
  • But key to its success is price — the average cosmetics product costs about $6, Amin said.
    Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Ronald Lauder, the billionaire heir to the Estée Lauder cosmetics empire, has threatened to do the same.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 20 Oct. 2023
  • These before-and-after makeovers use fresh paint, new fabric, and other cosmetic upgrades to give old pieces a whole new look.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Or that a lot of the interest is being driven by people who want it for cosmetic, not health reasons.
    Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Minor cosmetic work, such as painting and landscaping, will occur in the spring, the county said in a news release.
    Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Shares of cosmetics companies have tumbled even in the midst of a broader stock market rally.
    WSJ, 1 Aug. 2023
  • They’re found in ski wax, cosmetics, bike chain lubricant, and cookware.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2024
  • No one has profited more from the concept of glam than Kylie Jenner, the youngest of the siblings and the creator of a cosmetics empire that has been valued at over $1 billion.
    Rory Satran, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Cassileth is ambitious and hopes to expand this cosmetic-forward method of care across the country.
    Mariah Morrison, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Caludia Togbe used it to create Origine Terre, a cosmetics business, in 2020.
    Angela Wang, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 June 2023
  • In 2023, Hines and Catherine launched their eco-friendly cosmetics brand Hines + Young with products like scented candles, body creams, lip balms and scrubs.
    Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Lead is also found in food, jewelry, toys, water, soil, cosmetics, air and medicine.
    Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • To model is to be chosen — by a scout on the street, by an agent, by a casting director, by fashion designers and cosmetics brands.
    Eliza Brooke, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • While its cosmetic uses are what Botox is most commonly known for, that’s not what it was originally used for as a drug.
    Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 29 June 2022
  • According to Steinem, the head of a major cosmetics company told her that women who read Ms. didn't buy blush or makeup.
    Rita Braver, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Years ago, sharing about your cosmetic procedures was seen as taboo.
    Jordyn Brown, Essence, 8 July 2022
  • The interior features two small pockets for things like cards, keys, and cosmetics.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Ages 8+ These happy bunnies treat lips with a cosmetic with a texture somewhere between lip gloss and lipstick.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2023

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