: a treatment to improve the condition or appearance of the facial skin
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Adjective
An attorney for Kaltenback's family told the news station the 36-year-old will have to undergo facial reconstructive surgery. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2022 The facial treatment and cleansing device uses micropulse oscillation technology to deliver brighter, healthier and more youthful-looking skin. Anna Tingley, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Maisfehlt said hormones, hair removal and facial feminization surgery can also make transgender women like her feel safer. Kate Farrish, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 The illness, which affects facial nerves and caused the star's face to be partially paralyzed, prompted Bieber to postpone the U.S. leg of the tour. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Now, Chin is spreading awareness about strokes and recognizing symptoms, including loss of balance, vision changes, facial droop, one arm drifting downward, slurred or confused speech and headache. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 People who hadn’t realized how bad their hearing had gotten were having trouble communicating with people who were wearing masks, both because of muffled voices and the lack of facial cues. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 This facial spray is for everyone and anyone and boasts a better pick-me-up, refreshed feeling than a cup of iced coffee. Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2022 Book a facial, give yourself an extra-long lunch break, or grab a bag of Kit Kats to snack on from your closest grocery store. Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 6 Sep. 2022
Noun
While nobody has to get Botox — or microneedling, or a vampire facial, or any other beauty treatment that involves a sharp object — sometimes said treatments make life a little more convenient. Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 3 Sep. 2022 The cleanser gives you a deep clean akin to a professional facial. Kristen Shirley, Robb Report, 13 July 2022 For those who have a low pain tolerance, but would like to achieve the glowing after-affect of a vampire facial, is there an alternative option? Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 25 July 2022 Head to the hotel's tranquil spa for a soothing treatment, and indulge in a massage or a rejuvenating facial. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2022 In an average facial, which can start with a Skin Instant diagnostic test that uses technology to assess the epidermis, a therapist might apply 10 products—all customized to what the skin needs in that moment. Molly Creeden, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022 One facial may start with the cleansing l'eau démaquillante (Dior's micellar water) and foamy la mousse, before moving on to the sculpting la crème texture essentielle, which stimulates collagen production. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 July 2022 Keravive, on the other hand, is essentially like that OG facial but for your scalp. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 23 June 2022 The lights were dim and candles burned, mimicking the ambience of a séance or a facial. Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Medieval Latin faciālis "face-to-face, direct," from Latin faciēs "appearance, face entry 1" + -ālis-al entry 1