1
: of or relating to the face
facial expressions
2
: concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face
: a treatment to improve the condition or appearance of the facial skin
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Now, Scieszka’s debut filters Tuck Everlasting-esque immortality through the social media age—examining how someone hides their eternal lifespan from facial recognition technology and venture capitalists looking to capitalize upon family property and the ultimate anti-aging secrets.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Guests can choose from a range of standard spa treatments or one of the more specialized options like the Celebrity Ritual, an anti-fatigue facial, or a Baobab oil massage with Flor d’Es Trenc, the local Mallorcan salt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
For extra depuffing, follow with using a gua sha or face roller, always aiming out and down to get rid of excess facial fluid.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Now, Scieszka’s debut filters Tuck Everlasting-esque immortality through the social media age—examining how someone hides their eternal lifespan from facial recognition technology and venture capitalists looking to capitalize upon family property and the ultimate anti-aging secrets.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
As the blood vessels slowly open back up, a naturally radiant flush is left behind, which is why ice-water facials are said to make your skin more glowy.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Guests can choose from a range of standard spa treatments or one of the more specialized options like the Celebrity Ritual, an anti-fatigue facial, or a Baobab oil massage with Flor d’Es Trenc, the local Mallorcan salt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Facial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facial. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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facial
2 of 2 noun1
: a treatment to improve the appearance of the face
2
: a facial part (as a nerve or artery)
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