The difference between Cosmetics and Makeup
When used as nouns, cosmetics means preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes, whereas makeup means an item's composition.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cosmetics and Makeup
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Cosmetics as a noun:
Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes.
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Cosmetics as a noun:
The study of such products.
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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.