cosmetics

cosmetici, prodotti di bellezza

Prodotti applicati al viso, alla pelle o ai capelli per migliorare l’aspetto.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: makeup, beauty products

Espressioni comuni: buy cosmetics, natural cosmetics, cosmetics counter, use cosmetics

aspetto esteriore, estetica

Il modo in cui qualcosa appare, indipendentemente da quanto bene funzioni.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: appearance, looks

Espressioni comuni: just cosmetics, improve the cosmetics, cosmetics of something

cosmetologia

Studio dei prodotti usati per migliorare l’aspetto delle persone.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: cosmetic science

Espressioni comuni: study cosmetics, cosmetics research, cosmetics course