skin care
noun
variants
or skincare
1
: efforts made to maintain or improve the appearance and condition of one's skin especially on the face and neck
French women learn about skin care at an early age, when their mothers introduce them to aestheticians for their first facial.—
Linda Curtis
Linda CurtisThis time of the year all skin tones experience dullness from dryness or chapped skin. … as the seasons change so should our skincare.—Jamyra Perry
—sometimes hyphenated before another nounJamyra Perrya skin-care routine
2
: products used to cleanse, treat, moisturize, or protect the skin
Skin care doesn't have to cost a fortune. Make a simple moisturizing facial mask with half an avocado, half a banana, and some oatmeal.—Lesley Kennedy
Lesley Kennedy… a hands-on, one-hour deep dive into Korean skincare with all products provided by the brand.—Jaime De Haro
—sometimes hyphenated before another nounJaime De Haroskin-care ingredients
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Shop the $78 Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced Gel-Serum on the brand’s website, and more of its best-selling skin care products, below.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Nose strips encourage easier nasal breathing, and reusable silicone face masks are designed to help maximize the benefits of your favorite overnight skin care products.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Part of taking my base routine more seriously includes actually doing the prep steps, including proper skin care beforehand (SPF always) and a face primer to set my makeup up for success.
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Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
1 July 2026
But figuring out the right one for your personal skin care concerns can take some trial and error.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Nose strips encourage easier nasal breathing, and reusable silicone face masks are designed to help maximize the benefits of your favorite overnight skin care products.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Part of taking my base routine more seriously includes actually doing the prep steps, including proper skin care beforehand (SPF always) and a face primer to set my makeup up for success.
—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
1 July 2026
But figuring out the right one for your personal skin care concerns can take some trial and error.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
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“Skin care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skin%20care. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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