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While there is an increase in the usage of cosmetic products, it is concerning whether the consumers are aware of the safety of the products.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aims<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study aimed to widely explore consumers\u2019 perceptions and attitudes toward cosmetics within the context of the COVID\u201019 pandemic.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A cross\u2010sectional study was carried out among adults in Selangor, Malaysia. Thirty\u2010three questions divided into three dimensions (socio\u2010demographic parameters, assessment of perception, and assessment of attitude) were developed and validated to be answered by cosmetics consumers. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was done using SPSS.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A response rate of 87% was achieved, and the mean age of participants was 33\u00a0\u00b1\u00a07.2. The overall perception of consumers indicates low levels of perception and moderate level of attitude toward cosmetic products. There was a positive correlation and high relationship between participants\u2019 perception and attitude (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.001, <jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.72). A significant association was observed between demographic data of respondents and their attitude and perception toward cosmetic products. Participants were unaware that sharing of cosmetic products could lead to bacterial infection and possibly increased the chance of contracting COVID\u201019.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study displayed a nonchalant perception and attitude of Malaysian adults toward cosmetic products by focusing on aesthetics rather than health safety. 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