skincare

IPA/ˈskɪnkeə(r)/
IPA/ˈskɪnker/

skincare — 名詞

1. the regular habit of looking after your skin by cleaning it, keeping it soft, an

1.名詞B1
釋義

肌膚保養

日常清潔、滋潤與保護皮膚的習慣

the regular habit of looking after your skin by cleaning it, keeping it soft, and shielding it from damage

例句

Tara follows a simple skincare routine every morning: wash, moisturise, sunblock.

Tara 每天早上遵循簡單的護膚程序:洗臉、保濕、擦防曬。

skincare routine — common collocation

After years of sun damage, Saira became serious about her skincare.

多年的日曬傷害後,Saira 開始認真看待自己的肌膚保養。

同義詞
  • 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

2.名詞B1
釋義

護膚用品

清潔、滋潤或修護肌膚的產品

creams, cleansers, lotions, and other preparations that people apply to their skin to keep it in good condition

例句

Sayaka packed her skincare — cleanser, toner, and night cream — in a small bag.

Sayaka 把她的保養品——洗面乳、化妝水和晚霜——放進一個小袋子裡。

skincare as an uncountable mass noun for products

The pharmacy on Wren's street sells skincare for people with very dry skin.

Wren 家附近那條街上的藥局,有賣給皮膚很乾的人用的護膚品。

同義詞
  • 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.'

常見錯誤

I bought a new skincare yesterday.
I bought a new skincare product yesterday.
💡'skincare' is uncountable; you need 'product' or 'item' to count individual pieces.