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facial

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfeɪʃəɫ// UK //fˈeɪʃəl// fa·cial Slang

n. a beauty treatment for your face that usually includes cleaning the skin and using creams. It is a way to relax and make your skin look better.

n. a cosmetic treatment designed to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin of the face. Often performed in a professional spa or salon setting.


SIMPLE

She treats herself to a facial once a month.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long week of work, he booked a deep-cleansing facial to help clear his skin and relax.

COMPLEX

While a basic facial focuses on surface hydration, more advanced clinical versions may incorporate chemical peels or light therapy to address specific dermatological concerns like hyperpigmentation.

Origin

Early 17th century, borrowed from Medieval Latin faciālis (“face-to-face, direct, open”), from faciēs (“form, configuration, figure; face, visage, countenance”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix).

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'have', 'get', or 'give'.

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