makeup/cosmetics

Chinese translation: 化妆品/美容用品

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English term or phrase:makeup/cosmetics
Chinese translation:化妆品/美容用品
Entered by: CHEN-Ling

05:50 Nov 17, 2010
English to Chinese translations [PRO]
Medical - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
English term or phrase: makeup/cosmetics
Timiron® Synwhite 40 is a synthetic mica-based pigment that creates luxuriously dazzling effects in makeup, cosmetics and personal care products – at an unbeatable price.
makeup/cosmetics两词都是化妆品,区别是什么呢
CHEN-Ling
Local time: 23:31
化妆品/美容用品
Explanation:
makeup:多指用于面部的化妆品,如粉底霜、眼影、眉笔等等。
cosmetics的范围比较广,不仅指面部化妆品,还包括用于头发、牙齿、指甲、手脚等身体各个部位的美容用品。
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3 +3化妆品/美容用品
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化妆品/化妆品


Explanation:
A makeup is a cosmetics product that is applied especially to the face. But cosmetics can be applied to any part of the body. In the Chinese language, there is no difference. You can just say, 化妆品 for both of them. If you translate makeup otherwise, it might sound strange.

Jungho Jo
South Korea
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化妆品/美容用品


Explanation:
makeup:多指用于面部的化妆品,如粉底霜、眼影、眉笔等等。
cosmetics的范围比较广,不仅指面部化妆品,还包括用于头发、牙齿、指甲、手脚等身体各个部位的美容用品。

Bin Tiede (X)
Germany
Local time: 17:31
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