デパコス

noun

department store cosmetics; high-end cosmetics

Abbreviation of デパート + コスメ. Refers to premium cosmetics brands sold in department stores, often contrasted with drugstore brands (プチプラコスメ).

• デパコスは高たかいけど、やっぱり品ひん質しつがいいね。

  Department store cosmetics are expensive, but the quality is really good.

• 最さい近きんはデパコスよりもプチプラコスメをよく買かう。

  Lately I buy more affordable drugstore cosmetics rather than high-end brands.