化粧水(けしょうすい)

けしょうすい
noun
face lotion; skin toner
1. 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.
化粧水(けしょうすい)をつける。
I apply face lotion.
洗顔(せんがん)の後(あと)に化粧水(けしょうすい)で肌(はだ)を整(ととの)える。
After washing my face, I prepare my skin with toner.
乾燥肌(かんそうはだ)には保湿(ほしつ)力(りょく)の高(たか)い化粧水(けしょうすい)がおすすめです。
For dry skin, a toner with strong moisturizing power is recommended.

USAGE:
化粧水(けしょうすい) 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(せんがん) (face washing) and before 乳液(にゅうえき) (moisturizing milk) or 美容液(びようえき) (serum).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 化粧水(けしょうすい)をつける (apply face lotion)
  • 化粧水(けしょうすい)を塗(ぬ)る (put on face lotion)
  • 保湿(ほしつ)化粧水(けしょうすい) (moisturizing toner)
  • 化粧水(けしょうすい)で肌(はだ)を整(ととの)える (prepare the skin with toner)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 乳液(にゅうえき) is a milky moisturizer used after toner.
  • 美容液(びようえき) is a concentrated serum with active ingredients.
  • 化粧品(けしょうひん) is the general term for cosmetics.
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