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face lotion; skin toner
A water-based skincare product applied to the face after washing to hydrate and prepare the skin for further care. A staple in Japanese skincare routines for both men and women.
Usage
化粧水 is applied by patting it onto the face with the hands or a cotton pad. In the Japanese skincare routine, it comes after 洗顔 (face washing) and before 乳液 (moisturizing milk) or 美容液 (serum).
Common collocations
- 化粧水をつける (apply face lotion)
- 化粧水を塗る (put on face lotion)
- 保湿化粧水 (moisturizing toner)
- 化粧水で肌を整える (prepare the skin with toner)