How to Use facial in a Sentence

facial

1 of 2 adjective
  • The butterfly rash is a facial rash that blooms across the cheeks and nose.
    Sara Coughlin, Health, 17 May 2023
  • Deep facial massages Pros: Distinct heart shape fits the grooves of the face.
    Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
  • But, in truth, who among us hasn't made a few mistakes with their facial hair over the years?
    Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Hand-stitch the facial features to one body piece; add the belly and wings, stitching the inside curves of each wing.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The loss of facial fat left my chin looking much less smooth and my cleft more prominent.
    Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Oct. 2023
  • As in the first volume, a lot of the story comes through in the body language and facial expressions of the characters.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Galante hit her face on the cement, breaking her nose and other facial bones.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Kawano says that facial muscles, like the rest of the body, need to be constantly exercised to stay in shape.
    Karson Yiu, ABC News, 12 July 2023
  • Guests who prefer pampering to putting can head to the spa for a massage or facial.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • In fact, wearing one can help reduce your chances of serious head or facial harm in a wreck.
    Riley Missel, SELF, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The student suffered from a brain injury, facial fractures, and the loss of vision in his left eye, the lawsuit alleges.
    Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Most of the action takes place through Swift’s facial expressions, or the light flicks of her wrist that count as her choreography.
    Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2023
  • For two months, Amedy stayed at the hospital in Grand Rapids and went through at least 15 facial surgeries.
    USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024
  • In the video, Carys sports dark eye makeup and moody facial expressions and notably does not participate in the singing.
    Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • Corral-Moreno died of blunt force injuries to the back of his head and also sustained facial abrasions and contusions to his arms, hands, legs and feet.
    oregonlive, 4 May 2023
  • The use of facial recognition at music festivals in 2019 led to campaigns for its ban.
    Jess Reia, Fortune, 30 May 2023
  • Thank God for our fellow writer Dave Callaham, who has facial hair and tattoos.
    Phil Lord, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The draft law passed in June ensures privacy controls and curbs the use of facial recognition software.
    Time, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Save yourself the headache and ask your esthetician to inform you about the benefits of your facial and what to expect from your service.
    Samantha Mims, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The suspect was described as a tall man in his early 30s in a black hoodie and blue facial mask, per sheriff’s dispatcher calls.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2024
  • If your friend has yet to discover the bliss that comes with cooling facial massage tools, consider these ice globes one of the best Valentine’s Day gifts.
    Renee Cherry, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2024
  • After a few minutes on the skin, simply dispose of them and rub the remaining product into the skin for an instant facial right in your seat.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Williams’ daughter Olympia, 5, also joined in on the spa action, taking a break from the pool to enjoy a relaxing facial like her athlete mom.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Moisturizing Mist Facial Sauna, $45 Ready to try out the best facial steamers?
    Grace Gavilanes, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Citizens need to bring their valid passports, which will be used to create the DTC, and a photo will be taken to use for facial recognition.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
  • To accessorize, Alwyn added a little facial scruff, a silver bracelet, and pointed-toe black boots.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Rutherford was dressed as an elderly man with gray facial hair and Eilish was dressed as a baby with a diaper and bib.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2023
  • This travel-sized facial spray hydrates your skin, calms redness, and leaves you looking and feeling ready for landing.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The spy probably relied on the facial expressions of Scherrer and other scientists in the room to gauge the tone of Heisenberg’s lecture, if not the content.
    Zachary Clary, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Biometric security is available via a fingerprint scanner built into the power button and facial recognition that relies on the front-facing camera.
    PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
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facial

2 of 2 noun
  • To fill time in the rest of the episode, the women also get facials to try to look younger.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2020
  • The special treat included the pre-teen getting a facial for the very first time.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The cleanser gives you a deep clean akin to a professional facial.
    Kristen Shirley, Robb Report, 13 July 2022
  • My dad probably gets his nails [done], hair [done] and facials more than me.
    Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, 16 Dec. 2019
  • The lights were dim and candles burned, mimicking the ambience of a séance or a facial.
    Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022
  • The celebrity facialist once gave out facials for free—at age 12, in the bathrooms at school.
    Georgia Louise Vassanelli, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2019
  • The twosome shave each other's armpits and offer below-the-belt facials.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Outside of pool time and facials, Olympia has been keeping busy while her baby sister is on the way.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Vampire facials use the client’s own blood pulled and re-inserted with micro-needling to refresh the skin on their face.
    Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
  • That said, the whole bottle's less expensive than most facials.
    Neha Tandon, Women's Health, 2 Apr. 2023
  • From bubblegum pink nails to glow-up facials, this week’s best beauty Instagrams were a study in the trends of summer 2023.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 16 July 2023
  • Fresh meals are delivered three times a day, and there are facials, massages and child-care classes.
    Lauretta Charlton, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Ditch the final look in favor of a mid-show facial, and wake up with hydrated, glowy, red-carpet-ready skin.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2021
  • That means haircuts, manicures and facials will have to wait until at least May, if not longer.
    Madi Alexander, Dallas News, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Spa service: The same goes for spa services like massages, waxing and facials.
    Emma Janssen, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2024
  • This multi-acid at-home treatment will get you pretty close to a spa-level facial.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The girls watched movies and did facials in the basement before Meyden allegedly pressured them to drink the laced smoothies.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2024
  • These facials help your face appear more taut after a treatment.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Dec. 2023
  • And more treatments — such as facials — are coming, Zouaoui promises.
    Josie Sexton, The Know, 13 Nov. 2019
  • What do people who swear by monthly facials and people who rarely wash their face have in common?
    Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
  • What’s more is the pre-flight Clarins facials offered in the lounge; nothing is no frills about France’s national airline.
    Amy Louise Bailey, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2023
  • There will be a silent auction where guests can win prizes like a weather vane, children's books and spa packages that range from massages to facials.
    Tyler Johnson, Houston Chronicle, 22 Aug. 2019
  • And then head to the massive spa (with its Barbara Sturm facials, indoor and outdoor pools, plus three steam baths) to relax your weary bones after.
    Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Some of the products used during certain facials can make skin more sensitive to the sun, so this is essential.
    Brian Underwood, Women's Health, 11 July 2023
  • Upstairs, a small spa by the same folks offers all-organic facials and massages.
    Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2019
  • Spa services include massage, facials, hair and nails are available, in addition to a pro shop and cafe.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Her oldest daughter, Callie Gallardo, was the only one old enough for hair styling and a facial.
    Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 6 Sep. 2020
  • Customers can stop in for free 20-minute one-on-one beauty sessions to find a new foundation and lip colors, get touch-ups and quick-fix facials.
    Doreen Christensen, sun-sentinel.com, 13 Nov. 2019
  • The treatments are equally intriguing with a menu that includes facials, body wraps, and massages.
    orlandosentinel.com, 6 Oct. 2019
  • Guests can always pair their eclipse wellness with more time at the hotel’s winter spa pop-up, which is at its Clubhouse Lounge, including an array of massages and facials.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024

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