スキンケアルーティン
sukinkeare-tin
The Japanese phrase for skincare routine is スキンケアルーティン (sukinkeare-tin).
スキンケアルーティン refers to a regular sequence of products and steps used to care for the skin on the face.
How do you pronounce it?
sukinkeare-tin
Did you know?
- Japanese skincare is heavily influenced by the concept of 美肌 'bihada', meaning 'beautiful skin'. This ideal prioritizes 'mochi-hada' or 'rice-cake skin', which is soft, plump and matte.
- In Japan, the first step of a routine is often a 化粧水 'keshou-sui', which translates to 'makeup water'. Despite the name, it is a hydrating toner used before any makeup is applied.
- The Katakana spelling ルーティン (ru-tin) is borrowed from English, but unlike the English 'routine' which can imply a boring habit, in Japanese it often carries a positive, rhythmic connotation of self-care.
Examples in context
- 朝晩のスキンケアは大切です。Morning and night skincare is important.
- スキンケアの手順を教えてください。Please teach me the steps of a skincare routine.
- 彼女のスキンケアルーティンはとても丁寧です。Kanojo no sukin kea ruutin wa totemo teinei desu.Her skincare routine is very thorough.
- 毎朝のスキンケアルーティンを欠かさないでください。Maiasa no sukin kea ruutin o kakasanaide kudasai.Please do not skip your morning skincare routine.
- 新しいスキンケアルーティンを試しています。Atarashii sukin kea ruutin o tameshite imasu.I am trying a new skincare routine.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are talking about beauty tips.
- 美咲 Misaki健太はスキンケアルーティンをしていますか？Kenta wa sukinkea rūtīn o shite imasu ka?Do you have a skincare routine, Kenta?
- 健太 Kentaいいえ、洗顔だけです。Iie, sengan dake desu.No, I just wash my face.
- 美咲 Misaki保湿もルーティンに入れるべきですよ。Hoshitsu mo rūtīn ni ireru beki desu yo.You should include moisturizing in your routine too.
- 健太 Kenta分かりました。明日からやってみます。Wakari mashita. Ashita kara yatte mimasu.I understand. I'll try it starting tomorrow.
