noun
cosmetics allowance; pin money
Money set aside for cosmetics and personal care expenses, often used in the context of a household budget or a woman's personal spending money.
母は毎月の化粧代を節約している。
My mother is cutting back on her monthly cosmetics allowance.
化粧代がかさむので、プチプラコスメを探している。
Since my cosmetics expenses are piling up, I'm looking for affordable makeup.
Compound of 化粧 (keshō, 'makeup, cosmetics') and 代 (dai, 'cost, charge, fee').