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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescrème illuminatrice
Pronunciation / Transliteration: krɛm i.ly.mi.na.tʁis
"Elle utilise une crème illuminatrice pour un teint éclatant."
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A cosmetic product, such as a cream or lotion, designed to instantly brighten, whiten, or even out the skin's complexion.
"She applied a lightweight tone-up cream to give her face a natural, glowing finish before heading out."
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To improve the muscle firmness, physical condition, or color brightness of something.
"Regular resistance training will help tone-up your arms and core."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the noun 'tone' (from Latin 'tonus', meaning a sound, stretch, or firmness) and the adverbial particle 'up'. Originally used in fitness and audio contexts, it has evolved in modern cosmetics—particularly in East Asian beauty markets—to refer to products that brighten and even out skin tone.
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crème illuminatrice
Transliteration: krɛm i.ly.mi.na.tʁis
"Elle utilise une crème illuminatrice pour un teint éclatant."
Aufhellungscreme
Transliteration: ˈaʊf.hɛl.ʊŋsˌkʁeːmə
"Sie trägt eine Aufhellungscreme auf, um ihren Teint zu frischen."
crema schhäreggiante
Transliteration: ˈkrɛ.ma skar.tʃaˈntɛ
Script: crema illuminante
"Usa una crema illuminante per ravvivare il viso."
crema iluminadora
Transliteration: ˈkɾema ilumi.naˈdoɾa
"Ella usa una crema iluminadora para unificar su tono de piel."
creme iluminador
Transliteration: ˈkɾẽmi ilumi.naˈdoɾ
"O creme iluminador deixa a pele com um aspecto radiante."
टोन-अप क्रीम
Transliteration: tone-up kreem
"उसने अपनी त्वचा को चमकाने के लिए टोन-अप क्रीम लगाई।"
素颜霜
Transliteration: sù yán shuāng
"她出门前喜欢涂一层清爽的素颜霜。"
톤업 크림
Transliteration: ton-eop keurim
"그녀는 자연스러운 피부톤을 위해 톤업 크림을 발랐다."
トーンアップクリーム
Transliteration: tōn appu kurīmu
"彼女は肌を明るくするためにトーンアップクリームを使う。"
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