skin tone
Example Sentences
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No host other than Conan O’Brien got more mileage out of his pale complexion, like when Colbert boasted of a vacation tan that took his skin tone “from porcelain to poached chicken breast.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
She adds that the mask has helped to "keep my skin tone looking more even" and faded marks on her face more quickly.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025
Similarly, betalains, the pigments responsible for rich reds and yellows, offer detoxifying and anti-inflammatory benefits but are excreted by the body without a visible effect on skin tone.
From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025
We found the perfect green to work with my skin tone.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024
They talk about face shape and skin tone, and they point out a bunch of kids who are wearing the wrong colors for their complexions.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
