Beauty And Skincare Terms

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the skin

• Dermatitis is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin.
• My sister has dermatitis, so she has to be careful about what skincare products she uses.
• I heard that new lotion is great for clearing up dermatitis flare-ups.
• Dealing with toxic people is like having dermatitis - it's irritating and hard to get rid of.

noun a substance used to fill a space or container

adjective describing something that is used for filling

• The filling in the pie was made with fresh strawberries and sugar.
• I love the filling in these donuts, it's so creamy and delicious.
• This burrito has the best filling, I can't get enough of it.
• Her laughter was like a filling that warmed the room with joy.

adjective adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'greasy' describes something that is covered in or producing grease.

• The mechanic's hands were covered in greasy oil after working on the car.
• I hate it when my hair gets greasy after not washing it for a few days.
• I can't stand how greasy that pizza place makes their slices.
• The politician's greasy smile made me question his sincerity.

verb to introduce a substance into the body or a system, typically by means of a syringe or needle

• The doctor needs to inject in the correct dosage of medication.
• Make sure you inject in the insulin before you eat.
• I can't believe you're going to inject in that much money into the stock market.
• She knew she had to inject in some excitement into her mundane routine.

noun a soft, light, and fluffy texture or quality

adjective having a swollen, inflated, or distended appearance

• The puffy clouds drifted lazily across the sky.
• I love wearing my puffy jacket in the winter, it keeps me so warm.
• Her eyes were all puffy from crying so much.
• The chef's puffy souffle rose beautifully in the oven.

adjective relating to or denoting glands that secrete sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair

• The sebaceous glands in the skin produce sebum, an oily substance that helps keep the skin moisturized.
• I have oily skin because my sebaceous glands produce too much sebum.
• My face gets so greasy because my sebaceous glands are overactive.
• His sebaceous personality oozed confidence and charisma.

adjective describing something that is oily or greasy in texture or appearance

• The scientist observed the oleaginous substance forming a thin film on the surface of the water.
• I don't like using that oleaginous lotion because it feels too greasy on my skin.
• I can't stand that guy, he always comes across as so oleaginous.
• Her oleaginous charm helped her to smoothly navigate through difficult social situations.

noun a slang term for the loose, flabby skin that hangs down from the upper arms of some people, typically older women, often as a result of aging or weight fluctuations

• Some individuals may develop bingo wings as a result of aging or weight gain.
• I've been trying to tone up my bingo wings with some arm exercises.
• I hate it when my bingo wings jiggle when I wave.
• Her confidence soared once she embraced her bingo wings as a part of her unique beauty.