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oiliness

oiliness

1 3.9
A greasy shine or feeling caused by oil on skin and food
  • noun
  • /ˈɔɪlɪnəs/
translation icon : oleosidad
  • I'm going to be setting it all with a powder that will help control the oiliness and shine throughout the day.

Acne is normal, skin texture is normal, redness, flakiness, oiliness, it's all normal.

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Examples

  • Geology skin care helps you fight acne, reduce oiliness, prevent wrinkles, combat dark or puffy under eyes.

  • Respondents reported improvement in all skin conditions surveyed, namely eczema, skin eruptions, dryness, oiliness, and susceptibility to sunburns.

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  • There is no oiliness or stickiness to this.

  • I use cleansing products for dry skin and a mattifying primer under my foundation to control the oiliness on my nose.

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  • Eye cream is good and hydrating for you is good to target certain issues, solve problems like keep oiliness at Bay or help to shrink pores temporarily.

  • Many people are concerned about the oiliness of their skin during hot weather.

  • Using the right moisturizer can help reduce the oiliness that often leads to acne breakouts.

  • The oiliness of the food made it less appealing to diners who prefer healthier options.

Synonyms

greasiness
vsoiliness
1 3.6

A surface covered with oil or fat that feels sticky

is broader noting general presence and slick texture not only surface covering
oleaginousness
vsoiliness
9.9

Having an oily or greasy feel like oil on hands

is the common informal word rather than the formal term

Antonyms

8 1.0

Lack of water or wetness in something

How Oily

greasiness
1 3.6
oiliness
1 3.9
slickness
1 4.8
dryness
8 1.0

Surface Forms

oiliness singular
oilinesses plural

Morphology

oiliness = oily (transparent) = oil + y + ness

Formed from the adjective 'oily' with the noun-forming suffix '-ness', giving the direct quality 'the state of being oily'.

Etymology

Oiliness comes from the simple word oil, which goes back to Latin oleum meaning 'olive oil'. So oiliness is the quality of being oily or greasy, like skin or salad dressing.