Kosmeetiliste

Kosmeetiliste is Estonian an adjective form used to describe things related to cosmetics. Specifically, it is the genitive plural form of the base adjective kosmeetiline, and it appears when describing a noun in contexts such as possession or a relationship expressed in the genitive case, for example kosmeetiliste toodete (of cosmetic products) or kosmeetiliste vahendite koostis (the composition of cosmetic preparations). In practice, kosmeetiliste is most often seen in phrases discussing cosmetics, beauty products, or the cosmetic industry.

Etymology and meaning: the word kosmeetiline stems from kosmeetika, meaning cosmetics. The term is borrowed from European languages with cognates in many languages referring to cosmetics and cosmetic science. The Estonian word group covers both the field of cosmetics and properties or attributes related to cosmetics, such as safety, quality, or marketing aspects.

Usage and context: kosmeetiliste is common in technical, regulatory, and marketing language. It appears in product labels, safety data, industry reports, and consumer information when the noun it modifies is in a plural genitive construction. For example, regulatory requirements for kosmeetiliste toodete turvalisus (safety of cosmetic products) or research into kosmeetiliste koostisosade mõju (the effect of cosmetic ingredients).

Notes: kosmeetiliste is not a standalone noun; it is an inflected adjective form. The base word kosmeetiline and related nouns like kosmeetika are used to refer to cosmetics in general. The term is part of everyday Estonian vocabulary in contexts relating to beauty, personal care, and the cosmetics industry.