Facial

/ˈfeɪʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A beauty treatment for the face, typically involving cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing.

After a long week, I decided to treat myself to a facial at the spa.

adjective

Of or relating to the face.

She applied a facial mask to rejuvenate her skin.

Performed or expressed with the face.

His facial expressions conveyed his feelings more than his words.

Pertaining to the surface or outer part of something.

The facial features of the sculpture were intricately detailed.

From Latin 'facialis', from 'facies' meaning 'face'.

facial treatment

A procedure for improving the appearance of the face.

facial features

Distinctive physical characteristics of a person's face.

facial recognition

A technology capable of identifying or verifying a person from a digital image.

cosmetic

Relating to beauty treatment.

dermatology

The branch of medicine dealing with the skin.

aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

A type of adult film or specific scene.

That movie had some intense scenes that were referred to as 'facials'.