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skinimalism

skinimalism noun: a skincare philosophy which emphasizes simplicity and only using products which are absolutely necessary.

Noun

skinimalism (uncountable)

  1. (neologism) A skincare philosophy which emphasizes simplicity and only using products which are absolutely necessary.
    • From the proliferation of skinimalism to the rise of by-product beauty and a new wave of products to banish blackheads, Rose Beer reports on the latest and greatest in skincare now2020 February 14, ES Magazine, page 73
    • As we embrace ‘skinimalism’, meet the multi-tasking make-up product that’s actually good for your complexion2021 December 1, “Glow with It”, in Hello! Fashion

Examples of skinimalism in a sentence

  • ‘Skinimalism’ is essentially about de-cluttering skincare cupboards and staying away from ‘adding to the cart’.2022 May 17, “Allow the Skin to Breathe”, in The Asian Age:
  • Should we all be following the fabled Korean 12-step regime, or is the recent trend for pared-back ‘skinimalism’ the way forward?2022 October 29, Michelle Martin, “Trial & error”, in Irish Daily Star:

Origin of skinimalism

Blend of skin + minimalism.

Questions about skinimalism

What does skinimalism mean?
Skinimalism means a skincare philosophy which emphasizes simplicity and only using products which are absolutely necessary.
How do you use skinimalism in a sentence?
‘Skinimalism’ is essentially about de-cluttering skincare cupboards and staying away from ‘adding to the cart’.
What part of speech is skinimalism?
Skinimalism is a noun.

Words near skinimalism in the dictionary

  1. skinhead
  2. skinheaded
  3. skinheadism
  4. skinheads
  5. skinheads on a raft
  6. skinimalism
  7. skink
  8. skinked
  9. skinker
  10. skinkers
  11. skinking

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