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
• The cosmetic implications range from mild discoloration to yellow and brown stains and obvious pits in the teeth.
  — Claire Gillespie, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
• This process ensures the iPad is fully functional with any minor cosmetic imperfections addressed.
  — Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024

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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
• Unlike other ancient cosmetics, the vial’s concoction had a low lead content.
  — Katie Hunt, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024

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