cosmetic
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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
Tryl says it's part of a "wider malaise" that may seem minor or cosmetic, but "chips away" at Britons' perceptions of their local area, making them feel their communities are "neglected or forgotten".
From BBC • May 2, 2026
In between were “low positive,” where the text mentioned minor cosmetic updates, such as fresh paint or finishes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
A few packages had the telltale shapes of Caboodles cosmetic cases.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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