Cosmetics are products used for enhancing beauty, such as skin lotions, powders, perfumes, and nail polishes. Makeup refers specifically to products used for coloring the face, such as foundation, lipstick, and eyeshadow.
Cosmetics and makeup are both beauty products, but cosmetics encompasses a wider range of products used for enhancing beauty, such as skin care, fragrances, and personal care items. Makeup refers specifically to products used for coloring and enhancing the face. Both can be used to enhance appearance, but cosmetics are more focused on skin care and general beauty, while makeup is more focused on enhancing facial features.