护肤品英文知多少

护肤: skin care

洗面奶: facial cleanser/face wash (foaming,milky,cream,gel)
精华液：essence
面膜: facial mask
眼膜：eye mask

水：toner
乳：lotion（moisturizing lotion)
霜：cream
- 日霜：day cream
- 晚霜：night cream
- 眼霜：eye cream
防晒：sun screen

Toner is usually a clear liquid (or slightly coloured), it's quite watery. It's meant to be used after cleansing and before moisturising to remove any left over cleanser and deep clean the pores. A lot of people think it's not that necessary. Don't buy an alcohol based one, it will dry your skin too much.

Lotion is a light fluid, heavier than water but more runny than a cream. You can get all sorts of lotion - it doesn't describe the product, but the texture. So sunscreen lotion, moisturising lotion, acne lotion, tanning lotion.

Cream is thick. If you have dry skin a cream moisturiser is better. If you have oily skin go for a lotion. You can get all sorts of cream - again, it's describing the weight and texture.

Your routine should be cleanse, tone then moisturise. Always wear a sunscreen during the day.