facial

American  

[fey-shuhl] / ˈfeɪ ʃəl /

adjective

1. of the face.

   facial expression.

2. for the face.

   a facial cream.

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noun

1. a treatment to beautify the face.

facial British  

/ ˈfeɪʃəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the face

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noun

1. a beauty treatment for the face, involving cleansing, massage, and cosmetic packs

Other Word Forms

• facialist noun
• facially adverb

Etymology

Origin of facial

1600–10; 1910–15 facial for def. 3; < Medieval Latin faciālis. See face, -al ¹

Example Sentences

In October 2025, Chelsea footballer Cole Palmer not only trademarked his autograph and facial image but also the term "Cold Palmer".

From BBC

“But you’re stuck with your facial geometry and your fingerprint for life unless you take drastic measures like burning your fingerprints off,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Botulinum toxin - commonly known by the brand name Botox - is more widely known for its use as a cosmetic treatment which works by blocking signals from the nerves that control the facial muscles.

From BBC

Today, he suggested, a more common sign of status is spending money on things like yoga classes or facials.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then he carries out jaw and other facial exercises, videos of which he often posts to his 35,000 followers on TikTok.

From BBC

Related Words

• exterior
• outer
• outward
• shallow
• superficial