How to Use complexion in a Sentence

complexion

noun
  • The complexion of the neighborhood has changed over the years.
  • All of the children had healthy complexions.
  • She has a dark complexion.
  • This all depends on your complexion and the type of spider that may have bitten you.
    Kirsten Nunez, SELF, 23 Sep. 2022
  • To veil anything from dark spots to fine lines, the right complexion products make all the difference.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The other suspect was a male in his 20s with a light complexion, wearing a black sweatshirt and dark jeans.
    Paul Best, Fox News, 2 Oct. 2022
  • This latest clip shares Hailey's go-to foundation hack for a glowing and smooth complexion.
    Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 23 Sep. 2022
  • This pretty pink essence is boosted by berries and red algae to calm inflammation, brighten the complexion, and deeply hydrate skin at once.
    Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2022
  • People praise the cheekbone-defining power of contour, but using the best cream blush for your face is the easiest way to add warmth to your complexion.
    Talia Abbas, SELF, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The soft bristles are perfect for sensitive skin, serving as a game-changer for anyone looking to smooth out their complexion this summer.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
  • This purse-friendly essential comes in four shades for easy color matching, can be applied over makeup or on bare skin, and mattifies the complexion on contact.
    Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Grapeseed extract is added to revitalize the skin by promoting cell turnover - this means any skin cells that die are quickly replaced with fresh cells for a brighter, younger complexion.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The formula is 90% water, which dry skin will drink up, leaving your complexion looking refreshed and radiant.
    Cristina Montemayor, SELF, 26 Sep. 2022
  • For those seeking a multitasker, Merit’s two-in-one complexion stick functions as both a foundation and spot concealer.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
  • On the complexion front, light diffusing powders ensure the perfect luminous, medium-to-full coverage wear.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Senior commerce writer Angela Trakoshis tried this complexion product for the first time in an attempt to cover up an intense sunburn.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Copper tripeptide is a naturally occurring, brilliant blue amino acid complex that helps repair dry skin for a firmer and more youthful-looking complexion.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Here are the latest 3 stores affected Giffords acknowledged the importance of the race for the overall complexion of the House next year.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
  • The makeup artists backstage at Altuzarra used this do-it-all complexion stick from Merit, the makeup company for minimalists.
    Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Sep. 2022
  • But because of her complexion, she was not subjected to the biases that her darker-skinned Latina friends and classmates encountered on a regular basis.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Think of it as the product everyone should have in their routine to promote a youthful-looking complexion thanks to its antioxidant properties that can decrease free-radical damage.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022
  • But Kyren Williams changes the whole complexion of the offense.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Asked how the Game 4 victory changed the complexion of the series, Finch was straight to the point.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 May 2024
  • But this one injury changes the entire complexion of the AFC East.
    Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The complexion of things for the buy-buy-buy Padres would change mightily.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
  • So just how does the star manage to have a flawless complexion?
    Leah Groth, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Healthy skin means a soft and smooth texture, as well as a complexion that’s firm and tight, and even in color.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Seal it in with a moisturizer for a fresh complexion in the AM.
    Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The result is a clearer, smoother, and brighter complexion.
    Garrett Munce, menshealth.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • To give the star an even more luminous complexion, Casillas used the Peach Pop shade of the wand on Doja's cheeks.
    Sarah Maberry, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Feb. 2023

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