(~s)
1.
Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive.
N-COUNT: usu pl
2.
If you describe measures or changes as ~, you mean they improve the appearance of a situation or thing but do not change its basic nature, and you are usually implying that they are inadequate.
It is a ~ measure which will do nothing to help the situation long term...
= superficial
ADJ disapproval