skincare
skincare — noun
1. the regular habit of looking after your skin by cleaning it, keeping it soft, an
the regular habit of looking after your skin by cleaning it, keeping it soft, and shielding it from damage
Tara follows a simple skincare routine every morning: wash, moisturise, sunblock.
skincare routine — common collocation
After years of sun damage, Saira became serious about her skincare.
Good skincare does not need to cost much money, Camila tells her friends.
The clinic offers free advice on skincare for teenagers with acne.
A basic skincare habit — washing and using sunblock — can prevent many problems later.
- skin care routine
more explicit about the repeated, step-by-step nature of the habit
- beauty regimen
more formal and often broader, covering makeup and other treatments beyond just skin
2. creams, cleansers, lotions, and other preparations that people apply to their sk
creams, cleansers, lotions, and other preparations that people apply to their skin to keep it in good condition
Sayaka packed her skincare — cleanser, toner, and night cream — in a small bag.
skincare as an uncountable mass noun for products
The pharmacy on Wren's street sells skincare for people with very dry skin.
Kofi bought his sister a set of natural skincare for her birthday.
Walid checked the label on the skincare bottle before putting it on his face.
Aaron's dermatologist recommended skincare products without any added fragrance or alcohol.
- skin products
neutral everyday term, less associated with the beauty industry
- cosmetics
broader term that includes makeup and colour products, not only skin health items
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense. To refer to a single item, use 'a skincare product' rather than 'a skincare.'