스킨케어
seukinkeeo
The English phrase "skin care" is expressed in Korean as 스킨케어 (seukinkeeo).
스킨케어 refers to the practice of applying products and treatments to keep the skin healthy and glowing. It is used when discussing specific product routines, beauty trends or in marketing contexts. You can also use the term 스킨케어 루틴 to refer to a skincare routine, or 스킨케어하다 when talking about actively engaging in skincare routines.
Which one should you use?
There are two main ways to discuss this topic. 스킨케어 is a direct loanword from English and is most common in beauty blogs and commercial settings. Additionally, if you are discussing the items used, you would use 피부 관리 제품 for skincare products.
How do you pronounce it?
seukinkeeo
Did you know?
- While 스킨케어 is a general term, Koreans often use the word 스킨 (skin) specifically to refer to a hydrating toner, the very first product used in a routine.
- The concept of 물광피부 (mul-gwang pibu) refers to 'water-glow skin', a specific aesthetic goal of 스킨케어 that emphasizes a dewiness that looks almost wet.
- Korean beauty culture has a specific term 1일 1팩 (one pack a day), describing the habit of applying a sheet mask every single day as part of a rigorous 스킨케어 regime.
Examples in context
- 스킨케어 제품을 추천해 주세요.seukeinkeo jepumeul chucheonhae juseyo.Please recommend some skin care products.
- 저는 매일 스킨케어에 신경 써요.jeoneun maeil seukeinkeo-e singyeong sseoyo.I pay attention to skin care every day.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their beauty routines at a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨는 피부가 정말 좋네요.Jieun ssineun pibuga jeongmal jonneyo.Jieun, your skin is really good.
- 지은 Ji-eun스킨케어를 꾸준히 해서 그래요.seukeinkeoreul kkujunhi haeseo geuraeyo.It's because I do my skin care consistently.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo비결이 뭐예요?bigyeori mwoyeyo?What is your secret?
- 지은 Ji-eun보습 제품을 꼭 발라요.boseup jepumeul kkok ballayo.I always apply moisturizing products.
