cosmetic
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Like counts would be hidden by default and cosmetic surgery filters barred.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Sunscreen is regulated as a cosmetic in Europe, leading to more variety than in the U.S., which classifies it as an over-the-counter drug.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Ramón Pagán, a cosmetic chemist and independent consultant based in New York City, sees another force helping drive tallow’s popularity: branding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Both series meet a cultural moment many middle-aged women would call miraculous, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic corporations would describe as profitable.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
His black hair was slicked back, his face whitened with a cosmetic, and he carried a cocktail shaker.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
The cosmetics and fragrances retailer said Thursday it now forecasts earnings per share of $28.70 to $29 for the year, up from $28.36 to $28.80 previously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Earlier this year in March, American luxury cosmetics maker Estée Lauder fully acquired, external the homegrown ayurvedic company Forest Essentials.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
A potential play by China’s biggest cosmetics company could signal the arrival of “C-Beauty.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
She also founded cosmetics company Rare Beauty, in 2020, which is closely associated with her name and image.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
She didn’t need the cosmetics, the dress, or the shoes.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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