Beauty And Skincare Terminology

noun a common skin condition that causes pimples and blemishes

• Acne is a common skin condition that affects many teenagers during puberty.
• I hate dealing with acne breakouts before a big event.
• Ugh, my face is covered in zits. I can't stand this acne!
• The company is facing an 'acne' of problems that need to be addressed immediately.

adjective describing something covered in or resembling dew, which is moisture that forms on surfaces overnight

verb present participle form of the verb 'glow', which means to emit light or heat

adjective describes a quality or characteristic of something, in this case, the quality of emitting light or heat

• The glowing reviews from critics helped boost the film's popularity.
• She had a glowing smile on her face when she saw the surprise party.
• That new highlighter has my cheeks glowing like never before.
• His passion for the project was evident in the glowing way he talked about it.

adjective showing great happiness, love, or health

• Her radiant smile lit up the room as soon as she entered.
• She looked absolutely radiant in that dress!
• She was glowing like a radiant queen.
• The sun set in a radiant display of colors over the horizon.

noun a slight prickling or stinging sensation

verb to experience a tingling sensation

• The doctor explained that the sensation of tingling in my fingers could be a sign of nerve damage.
• I felt a tingle run down my spine as I watched the horror movie.
• That song gives me the tingles every time I listen to it.
• Her words sent a tingle of excitement through the crowd.

noun a product or practice that is intended to prevent or reduce the effects of aging

adjective describing a product or practice that is intended to prevent or reduce the effects of aging

• The beauty industry is constantly developing new anti-ageing products.
• Have you tried that new anti-ageing cream everyone is talking about?
• I heard she swears by that anti-ageing serum to keep her skin looking young.
• Learning new skills is like an anti-ageing treatment for the mind.

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• The new software update made the system run as smooth as silk.
• Wow, that car drives as smooth as silk!
• This lotion makes your skin feel smooth as silk.
• Her dance moves were as smooth as silk, flowing effortlessly across the stage.

noun a swelling or puffiness under the eyes, typically caused by lack of sleep or fatigue

• She tried to cover her eyebags with concealer before the important meeting.
• I stayed up all night studying and now I have huge eyebags.
• I look like a zombie with these eyebags.
• The stress of the deadline was weighing on her, evident in the heavy eyebags under her eyes.

noun a fatty substance obtained from the nuts of the shea tree and used in cosmetic skin preparations

• Shea butter is a popular ingredient in many skincare products due to its moisturizing properties.
• I always make sure to use shea butter on my skin to keep it soft and hydrated.
• Shea butter is my go-to for keeping my skin looking on point.
• Her kindness was like shea butter, soothing and comforting to everyone around her.

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation of hair follicles

• Folliculitis is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the hair follicles.
• I have to be careful with shaving to avoid getting folliculitis on my legs.
• My brother always complains about his 'razor bumps' but it's just folliculitis.
• The political scandal spread through the government like a case of folliculitis.