(せんがんりょう)

せんがんりょう
noun
facial cleanser; face wash
1. facial cleanser; face wash
A product used to clean the face, including foaming cleansers, gel cleansers, and cream cleansers. A basic step in Japanese skincare routines.
洗顔料(せんがんりょう)(かお)(あら)う。
To wash one's face with facial cleanser.
(はだ)(やさ)しい洗顔料(せんがんりょう)(さが)している。
I'm looking for a facial cleanser that is gentle on the skin.
(あさ)(よる)二回(にかい)洗顔料(せんがんりょう)使(つか)って丁寧(ていねい)(あら)うのが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It's important to wash carefully with facial cleanser twice a day, morning and night.

Compound of 洗顔(せんがん) (face washing) + (りょう) (material/product). A staple item in Japanese skincare routines.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 洗顔料(せんがんりょう)泡立(あわだ)てる: to lather up facial cleanser
  • 洗顔料(せんがんりょう)(えら)ぶ: to choose a cleanser
  • 洗顔料(せんがんりょう)(あら)う: to wash with facial cleanser

TYPES:

  • 洗顔(せんがん)フォーム: foaming cleanser
  • 洗顔(せんがん)ジェル: gel cleanser
  • 洗顔(せんがん)クリーム: cream cleanser
  • 洗顔(せんがん)パウダー: powder cleanser

RELATED SKINCARE TERMS:

  • 化粧水(けしょうすい): toner/lotion
  • 乳液(にゅうえき): moisturizing emulsion
  • 美容液(びようえき): serum
  • 日焼(ひや)()め: sunscreen