anti cosmetic, anti cos me tick

& s. [Gr. ἀντί ( anti ) = against, and κοσμητικός ( kosmētikos ) = skilled in decorating; κοσμέω (kos meō) = to adorn; κόσμος ( kosmos ) = order decoration.] 1. As adjective : Destructive of or detrimental to beauty. "I would have him apply his anti - cosmetick wash to the painted face of female beanty."-Lyttleton. 2. As substantive : A preparation which destroys beauty.