The difference between Cosmetic and Makeup
When used as nouns, cosmetic means any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner, whereas makeup means an item's composition.
Cosmetic is also adjective with the meaning: imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cosmetic and Makeup
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Cosmetic as an adjective:
Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
Examples:
"a cosmetic preparation"
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Cosmetic as an adjective:
External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
Examples:
"Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely."
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Cosmetic as a noun:
Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.
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Cosmetic as a noun:
A feature existing only on the surface.
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Makeup as a noun (uncountable):
An item's composition.
Examples:
"To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup."
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Makeup as a noun (uncountable):
Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
Examples:
"She is wearing a lot of makeup."
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Makeup as a noun (manufacturing):
Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.
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Makeup as a noun (education):
A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.