Spanish
Acné
English
Acne
How to describe your skincare routine in Spanish
Explain what you use, when you use it and how your skin feels. These 10 skincare words lead into simple patterns and a realistic conversation about a daily routine.
10 words for a skincare routine
Spanish
Crema
English
Cream
Spanish
Hidratación
English
Hydration
Spanish
Hidratante
English
Moisturizer
Spanish
Poros
English
Pores
Spanish
Rutina
English
Routine
Spanish
Piel
English
Skin
Spanish
Mancha
English
Spot
Spanish
Toalla
English
Towel
Spanish
Arrugas
English
Wrinkles
Skincare words in context
See how each word works in a natural Spanish sentence.
- Esta crema me ayuda a controlar el acné.This cream helps me control acne.
- Me pongo crema antes de acostarme.I put on cream before going to bed.
- La hidratación es importante para la piel seca.Hydration is important for dry skin.
- Uso un hidratante ligero por la mañana.I use a light moisturiser in the morning.
- Este producto no bloquea los poros.This product doesn't block the pores.
- Mi rutina de noche tiene solo tres pasos.My night-time routine has only three steps.
- Tengo la piel sensible en invierno.I have sensitive skin in winter.
- Tengo una mancha pequeña en la mejilla.I have a small mark on my cheek.
- Me seco la cara con una toalla limpia.I dry my face with a clean towel.
- Esta loción protege la piel de las arrugas prematuras.This lotion protects the skin from premature wrinkles.
Describing your skincare routine
Use these patterns to talk about your skin, name a concern and explain the order of your routine.
Tengo la piel…
I have … skin
Tengo la piel seca y sensible.I have dry, sensitive skin.
Uso…
I use…
Uso un hidratante sin perfume.I use an unscented moisturiser.
Primero…, después…
First…, then…
Primero limpio la cara, después me pongo crema.First I cleanse my face, then I put on cream.
Me ayuda con…
It helps me with…
Este producto me ayuda con el acne.This product helps me with acne.
¿Con qué frecuencia…?
How often…?
¿Con qué frecuencia haces tu rutina completa?How often do you do your full routine?
A conversation about sensitive skin
- SaraTu piel se ve muy bien. ¿Cuál es tu rutina?Your skin looks great. What's your routine?
- ElenaPrimero me lavo la cara y la seco con una toalla limpia.First I wash my face and dry it with a clean towel.
- Sara¿Después usas crema?Do you use cream afterwards?
- ElenaSí, uso un hidratante ligero porque tengo la piel sensible.Yes, I use a light moisturiser because I have sensitive skin.
- Sara¿Te ayuda con el acne?Does it help with acne?
- ElenaSí, y no me bloquea los poros.Yes, and it doesn't block my pores.
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