Facial (en. Facial)

/faˈθial/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Beauty treatment performed on the face.
I had a facial to hydrate my skin.
Me hice un facial para hidratar mi piel.
Any aesthetic procedure applied to the face.
Facials can include exfoliation and massages.
Los faciales pueden incluir exfoliación y masajes.

Etymology

From the French 'facial', which is related to 'face' meaning 'face'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cleaning facial
Treatment that purifies the skin of impurities.
facial de limpieza
hydrating facial
Treatment that nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
facial de hidratación
anti-aging facial
Treatment that aims to reduce signs of aging.
facial anti-edad

Related Words

facialist
Person specialized in facial treatments.
facialista
facialization
Process of treating or caring for the face.
facialización
facially
Relatively to the face or the visage.
facialmente

Slang Meanings

Term used in beauty salons to refer to quick treatments.
I'm going to get an express facial before the party.
Voy a hacerme un facial express antes de la fiesta.
Colloquial usage to refer to a facial cleansing.
I need an urgent facial, my skin is terrible.
Necesito un facial urgente, tengo la piel fatal.