noun
Etymology: vanishing (present participle of vanish ) (I) + cream
: a cosmetic preparation that is less oily than cold cream, that typically contains an excess of stearic acid emulsified by a stearate soap in a high percentage of water, and that is used chiefly as a foundation for face powder
vanishing creams do not actually disappear into the skin, but simply spread a thin smooth film over it — Florence E. Wall
— compare cold cream