skincare

Meanings

1. 1noununcountable

   The practice of keeping the skin clean and healthy, especially on the face.

   Grammar: Uncountable; do not use 'a' or a plural. Say 'skincare is important' or 'a skincare routine'.

   Patterns

   • skincare routine
   • good skincare
   • a skincare product

   She follows a simple skincare routine every morning and night.

   Good skincare can help prevent dry skin in winter.

   He spends a lot of money on skincare.

2. 2adjectivebefore a noun

   Relating to products or treatments that care for the skin.

   Grammar: Used only before a noun: 'skincare products', 'a skincare brand'. It is not used after a verb.

   Patterns

   • skincare product
   • skincare brand
   • skincare treatment

   The store sells natural skincare products.

   She works for a French skincare brand.

   This skincare treatment is designed for sensitive skin.

Common combinations

skincare routine

A regular skincare routine keeps your face clear.

skincare product

Read the label before you buy any skincare product.

natural skincare

Many people prefer natural skincare made from plants.

skincare brand

That skincare brand is popular with teenagers.

daily skincare

Daily skincare does not have to be expensive.

Synonyms and how they differ

skin care

Often written as two words, especially in American English; it means the same but is less common as a single word.

Word family

skin noun

The outer layer of a person's or animal's body.

care noun

The process of looking after someone or something.

Commonly confused: skincare or skinhead?

Practice

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