Cosmetology Terms

adjective describing someone or something with small raised spots on the skin, typically as a result of acne

• The dermatologist recommended a new treatment for my pimply skin.
• I can't believe how pimply my face is right now.
• Her forehead was so pimply, it looked like a strawberry.
• The pimply road ahead was filled with obstacles and challenges.

noun a substance that promotes the absorption of fluids or other substances

adjective having the quality of promoting absorption

• The doctor prescribed an absorbefacient cream to treat the patient's skin condition.
• I heard that absorbefacient ointment works wonders for healing cuts and scrapes.
• Hey, can you pass me that absorbefacient gel? My sunburn is killing me.
• His words were like an absorbefacient, soothing the pain of her broken heart.