cosmetic
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Currently sun creams are treated as cosmetic items rather than those essential for health and reducing the cost could make them more affordable for some households.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Elf ears are suddenly a coveted look in beauty-obsessed South Korea, where residents seem to be on a never-ending quest for cosmetic improvements.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Australia and Brazil have banned cosmetic indoor tanning entirely for people of all ages.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
In between were “low positive,” where the text mentioned minor cosmetic updates, such as fresh paint or finishes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
We set our stay-at-home on the date of the proclamation to indicate that such a change for us was merely cosmetic.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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