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light makeup; subtle cosmetics
A minimal, natural-looking application of cosmetics, as opposed to heavy or dramatic makeup.
薄化粧で出かける。
To go out with light makeup.
彼女は薄化粧のほうが似合う。
Light makeup suits her better.
面接のときは薄化粧で清潔感のある印象を心がけた。
For the interview, I aimed for a clean impression with light makeup.
Compound noun: 薄 (thin, light) + 化粧 (makeup, cosmetics). The opposite is 厚化粧 (heavy makeup).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 薄化粧で出かける (to go out with light makeup)
- 薄化粧が似合う (light makeup suits someone)
CULTURE:
In Japanese business and social settings, 薄化粧 is generally considered appropriate and professional, while heavy makeup may be seen as unsuitable for formal contexts.