Aesthetic vs. Cosmetic

Aestheticadjective

Concerned with beauty, artistic impact, or appearance.

Aestheticadjective

(nonstandard) Beautiful or appealing to one's sense of beauty and/or art.

Aestheticnoun

The study of art or beauty.

Aestheticnoun

That which appeals to the senses.

Aestheticnoun

The artistic motifs defining a collection of things, especially works of art; more broadly, their vibe

Aestheticadjective

Of or Pertaining to æsthetics; versed in æsthetics; as, æsthetic studies, emotions, ideas, persons, etc.

Aestheticnoun

(philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful;

Aestheticadjective

relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics;

Aestheticadjective

concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste;

Aestheticadjective

aesthetically pleasing;

Cosmeticadjective

Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.

Cosmeticadjective

External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.

Cosmeticnoun

Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.

Cosmeticnoun

A feature existing only on the surface.

Cosmeticadjective

Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation.

Cosmeticnoun

Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.

Cosmeticnoun

a toiletry designed to beautify the body

Cosmeticadjective

serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose;

Cosmeticadjective

serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body;