Cos*met"ic, n. Any external
application intended to beautify and improve the
complexion.
{ Cos*met"ic (k?z-m?t"?k), Cos*met"ic*al (-
?-kal), } a. [Gr. kosmitiko`s
skilled in decorating, fr. ko`smos order, ornament:
cf. F. cosmétique. See Cosmos.]
Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of
the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation.
First, robed in white, the nymph intent
adores,
With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers.
Pope.