cosmetics

cosmétiques, produits de beauté

Produits appliqués sur le visage, la peau ou les cheveux pour améliorer l’apparence.

En anglais simple : Products you put on your face, skin, or hair to improve how you look.

• She sells cosmetics.
• These cosmetics are gentle on sensitive skin.
• Where can I buy cosmetics made without perfume?

Synonymes : makeup, beauty products

Expressions courantes : buy cosmetics, natural cosmetics, cosmetics counter, use cosmetics

apparence, aspect extérieur

Apparence d’une chose, indépendamment de son bon fonctionnement.

En anglais simple : The appearance of something, rather than how well it works.

• The changes are mostly cosmetics.
• New paint improved the cosmetics of the building.
• The machine works well, despite its poor cosmetics.

Synonymes : appearance, looks

Expressions courantes : just cosmetics, improve the cosmetics, cosmetics of something

cosmétologie

Étude des produits utilisés pour améliorer l’apparence des personnes.

En anglais simple : The study of products used to improve people’s appearance.

• She studies cosmetics at college.
• His cosmetics research focuses on skin creams.
• The course combines cosmetics with basic chemistry.

Synonymes : cosmetic science

Expressions courantes : study cosmetics, cosmetics research, cosmetics course