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complexion
The natural color and condition of the facial skin. The term describes the appearance of the skin on the face, for example whether it is pale, rosy, tanned, or clear.
Sie hat einen gesunden, leicht gebräunten Teint.
She has a healthy, lightly tanned complexion.
'Teint' (complexion) is a loanword from French. It is perceived as a more elegant and stylish expression for facial skin and is especially common in the areas of cosmetics, fashion, and literature.
Die neue Creme verspricht einen makellosen Teint.
The new cream promises a flawless complexion.
Since 'Teint' (complexion) describes skin color and condition, it is almost always used with an adjective. Common combinations are 'ein blasser Teint' (a pale complexion), 'ein rosiger Teint' (a rosy complexion), 'ein reiner Teint' (a clear complexion), or 'ein fahler Teint' (a sallow complexion).
Nach dem Urlaub hatte er einen schönen, gebräunten Teint.
After the vacation, he had a beautiful, tanned complexion.
In connection with 'Teint' (complexion), the verbs 'haben' (to have) and 'pflegen' (to care for) are often used. For example, you can have a certain complexion or care for your complexion.
Er hat einen sehr empfindlichen Teint.
He has a very sensitive complexion.
skin color
Hautfarbe and Teint can both refer to the color of the skin on the face. Hautfarbe generally means the skin's natural pigmentation, while Teint focuses more on the visible color and overall quality of the face. Use Teint when the overall impression of the face is meant.
Nach dem Urlaub wirkt ihr Teint gleichmäßig gebräunt und frisch.
After her vacation, her complexion looks evenly tanned and fresh.
Die Hautfarbe der Frau ist nach dem Urlaub deutlich dunkler geworden.
The woman's skin color became noticeably darker after her vacation.
