Cosmetic

a. [Fr. cosmétique, It. cosmetico, Gr. κοσμητικός, from κόσμος, order, ornament.] Improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.

First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. Pope.

n. Any external application that helps to beautify and improve the complexion.