skin care
noun
variants
or skincare
1
: efforts made to maintain or improve the appearance and condition of one's skin especially on the face and neck
French women learn about skin care at an early age, when their mothers introduce them to aestheticians for their first facial.—
Linda Curtis
Linda CurtisThis time of the year all skin tones experience dullness from dryness or chapped skin. … as the seasons change so should our skincare.—Jamyra Perry
—sometimes hyphenated before another nounJamyra Perrya skin-care routine
2
: products used to cleanse, treat, moisturize, or protect the skin
Skin care doesn't have to cost a fortune. Make a simple moisturizing facial mask with half an avocado, half a banana, and some oatmeal.—Lesley Kennedy
Lesley Kennedy… a hands-on, one-hour deep dive into Korean skincare with all products provided by the brand.—Jaime De Haro
—sometimes hyphenated before another nounJaime De Haroskin-care ingredients
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The Crème Shop Hello Kitty and Friends Gloss Jelly Tinted Peptide Lip Glaze serves up a juicy wash of color and that glassy, jelly-like shine, but there’s a surprising amount of skin care tucked beneath the adorable packaging.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
In addition to facial manipulation techniques and facial protocols, the duo found recipes for Renna’s skin care products, which served as inspiration for the Icon Skincare formulas.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The outlier in my everflowing makeup bag is a skin care-like formula that adds a noticeable glow and blurring effect—smoothing big pores and all.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 24 May 2026
There are also factors within your skin care routine that can cause razor bumps, from using a dull blade to not exfoliating correctly beforehand.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Aston Martin was the first team on the grid to boast an official skin care partner, Elemis, and its extension beyond motorsport into the broader cultural and luxury ecosystem has landed team-ups with Swiss watch empire Breitling, sports juggernaut Puma and energy drink company Celsius.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The 79-year-old shares her healthy cooking recipes, skin care regime and exercise routines online.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
TikTok recipe is not a substitute for personalized skin care advice.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Nicotine pouches, televisions, shoes, printers, data center cooling equipment, speakers and skin care cosmetics were among the goods recovered, according to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Department.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
In addition to facial manipulation techniques and facial protocols, the duo found recipes for Renna’s skin care products, which served as inspiration for the Icon Skincare formulas.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The outlier in my everflowing makeup bag is a skin care-like formula that adds a noticeable glow and blurring effect—smoothing big pores and all.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 24 May 2026
There are also factors within your skin care routine that can cause razor bumps, from using a dull blade to not exfoliating correctly beforehand.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Aston Martin was the first team on the grid to boast an official skin care partner, Elemis, and its extension beyond motorsport into the broader cultural and luxury ecosystem has landed team-ups with Swiss watch empire Breitling, sports juggernaut Puma and energy drink company Celsius.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The 79-year-old shares her healthy cooking recipes, skin care regime and exercise routines online.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
TikTok recipe is not a substitute for personalized skin care advice.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Nicotine pouches, televisions, shoes, printers, data center cooling equipment, speakers and skin care cosmetics were among the goods recovered, according to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Department.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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“Skin care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skin%20care. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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