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.
My mother is cutting back on her monthly cosmetics allowance.
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').