美容液(びようえき)

びようえき
noun
beauty serum; skin serum
daily-life
1. beauty serum; skin serum
A concentrated skincare product designed to target specific skin concerns such as wrinkles, dark spots, or dryness. Applied after toner and before moisturizer.
美容液(びようえき)を毎日(まいにち)使(つか)っている。
I use serum every day.
この美容液(びようえき)は保湿(ほしつ)効果(こうか)が高(たか)い。
This serum has a high moisturizing effect.
化粧水(けしょうすい)の後(あと)に美容液(びようえき)を塗(ぬ)ってから乳液(にゅうえき)をつける。
After toner, apply serum and then lotion.

Usage

A key product in Japanese skincare routines. Japan has a detailed multi-step skincare culture, and 美容液(びようえき) occupies a specific place in the routine between toner (化粧水(けしょうすい)) and moisturizer (乳液(にゅうえき)).

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Related: 化粧水(けしょうすい) (face lotion)
Related: 洗顔料(せんがんりょう) (facial cleanser)
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