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masque

masque

1 5.0
A thick cream or sheet used on the face to clean and hydrate the skin
  • noun
  • /mæsk/
translation icon : mascarilla
  • Then I apply an herb mint facial masque, which I leave on for ten minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine.
  • cleansing masque
  • Hydra Masque
  • Repair Masque

Examples

  • I also use EcoStyler Gel (Argan) and Shea Moisture Purification Masque as needed.

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  • Try highly rated favorites such as Oribe Masque for Beautiful Color or the Phytocitrus Restructuring Mask by Phyto to keep your vibrant dye from feeling dull.

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  • I applied a hydrating masque to my face and felt the moisture instantly absorb into my skin.

  • After a long day, I like to unwind with a deep-cleaning masque that refreshes my complexion.

  • Every Sunday, I treat myself to a nourishing masque that helps keep my skin glowing and healthy.

Synonyms

face mask
vsmasque
2 2.7

A cream, clay, or sheet put on the face to make skin look better

means the same cosmetic treatment but uses a different common name

Surface Forms

masque singular
masques plural

Etymology

Masque for a face treatment comes from the idea of a 'mask' you put on your face, the same root as the simple word mask. A cosmetic masque is a cover you apply to clean or treat your skin and then wash off, which explains the name.