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
Examples of skin care in a Sentence
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Paula’s Choice is tapping into soccer’s global fandom, signing on as the official skin care sponsor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off on June 11 in Mexico City.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
In general, Korean skin care is often formulated with lower-irritation potential and barrier-supporting ingredients, which can be helpful if your skin concerns include dull skin or working toward a more even skin tone—especially for those with sensitive skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Aptly named, Robinson explains that tinted eye creams are basically skin care for the eyes that also contain some sort of tint or pigment.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Its appeal in skin care comes down to its composition.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Nicotine pouches, televisions, shoes, printers, data center cooling equipment, speakers and skin care cosmetics were among the goods recovered, according to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Department.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But her brain is filled up with skin care routines.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The friends stayed in touch, and Denson, who had modeled for Ebony magazine, began working in skin care and offering spa treatments, including facials.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Designed with input from dermatologists and plastic surgeons, this waterproof pencil from IT Cosmetics has skin care–forward ingredients that pamper aging skin.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
In general, Korean skin care is often formulated with lower-irritation potential and barrier-supporting ingredients, which can be helpful if your skin concerns include dull skin or working toward a more even skin tone—especially for those with sensitive skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Aptly named, Robinson explains that tinted eye creams are basically skin care for the eyes that also contain some sort of tint or pigment.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Its appeal in skin care comes down to its composition.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Nicotine pouches, televisions, shoes, printers, data center cooling equipment, speakers and skin care cosmetics were among the goods recovered, according to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Department.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But her brain is filled up with skin care routines.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The friends stayed in touch, and Denson, who had modeled for Ebony magazine, began working in skin care and offering spa treatments, including facials.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Designed with input from dermatologists and plastic surgeons, this waterproof pencil from IT Cosmetics has skin care–forward ingredients that pamper aging skin.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Skin care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skin%20care. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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