Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\ (k?z-m?t"?k), Cosmetical \Cos*met"ic*al\
   (-?-kal), a. [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr.
   ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosm['e]tique. See {Cosmos}.]
   Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the
   complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation.

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