1
: of or relating to the face
facial expressions
2
: concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face
: a treatment to improve the condition or appearance of the facial skin
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
For those uninitiated into chronically online beauty culture, facial contrast is based on how much contrast there is between your hair color, skin tone, and the color of other facial features like your eyes and lips.
—Maria Santa Poggi, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
And while the adult Liverman opted for facials rather than hair removal as the central premise for her business, the apple doesn’t fall far from the proverbial tree.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
There’s a new promo picture going around showing a Dusty Milligan with facial hair (see: above) — and listen, not to besmirch his infinity-pool jawline, but the dude looks so much better with that scruff.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
For those uninitiated into chronically online beauty culture, facial contrast is based on how much contrast there is between your hair color, skin tone, and the color of other facial features like your eyes and lips.
—Maria Santa Poggi, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Its line of coveted potions and fragrances are available as is a full service menu of relaxing massages and facials.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
And while the adult Liverman opted for facials rather than hair removal as the central premise for her business, the apple doesn’t fall far from the proverbial tree.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Facial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facial. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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facial
2 of 2 noun1
: a treatment to improve the appearance of the face
2
: a facial part (as a nerve or artery)
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