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
Examples of skin care in a Sentence
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Results were driven by makeup, dermatological skin care and fragrance.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
By Kristy Alpert The New York Times Like many 19-year-olds of her generation, Makai Wallace, from South Jordan, Utah, cares deeply about her friends, her skin care routine and staying healthy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Shop more of my favorite exfoliating skin care products for sensitive skin, below.
—Christina Oehler, InStyle, 31 May 2026
The formula is enriched with peptides for a touch of nourishing skin care benefits.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
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
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
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David Moin, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
By Kristy Alpert The New York Times Like many 19-year-olds of her generation, Makai Wallace, from South Jordan, Utah, cares deeply about her friends, her skin care routine and staying healthy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Shop more of my favorite exfoliating skin care products for sensitive skin, below.
—Christina Oehler, InStyle, 31 May 2026
The formula is enriched with peptides for a touch of nourishing skin care benefits.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
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
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
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“Skin care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skin%20care. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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