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As cosmetic, stick with it! (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lip

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This clue might be a double definition.

'as cosmetic' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'stick with it' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for lip that I've seen before include "Rim of an orifice" , "Insolence (slang)" , "Part of mouth or cheek" , "Edge; impudence" , "giving such insincere service" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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