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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescrème éclaircissante
Pronunciation / Transliteration: krɛm e.klɛʁ.si.sɑ̃t
"Elle utilise une crème éclaircissante pour unifier son teint."
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A cosmetic topical product formulated to reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and dullness, resulting in a more luminous complexion.
"She applied a brightening cream every morning to fade her sunspots." - 2
A skincare lotion containing active ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide aimed at enhancing skin radiance.
"The dermatologist recommended a gentle brightening cream for sensitive skin."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English components 'brighten' (from Middle English bright, from Old English beorht) and 'cream' (from Old French creme, derived from Late Latin crāma). The specific cosmetic application emerged in the late 20th century to describe topical skincare products designed to reduce hyperpigmentation and even out skin tone.
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crème éclaircissante
Transliteration: krɛm e.klɛʁ.si.sɑ̃t
"Elle utilise une crème éclaircissante pour unifier son teint."
Aufhellungscreme
Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯fhɛlʊŋsˌkʁeːmə
"Sie trägt täglich eine Aufhellungscreme auf."
crema schhirent
Transliteration: ˈkrɛ.ma skja.ˈren.te
Script: crema schhirente
"Ha comprato una crema schhirente per le macchie solari."
crema aclarante
Transliteration: ˈkɾe.ma a.klaˈɾan.te
"La crema aclarante ayudó a reducir sus manchas."
creme clareador
Transliteration: ˈkɾẽ.mi kla.ɾi.aˈdoʁ
"O creme clareador melhorou o aspecto da pele dela."
ब्राइटनिंग क्रीम
Transliteration: braitning krim
"उसने चेहरे की चमक के लिए ब्राइटनिंग क्रीम का इस्तेमाल किया।"
美白霜
Transliteration: měi bái shuāng
"她每天晚上都涂美白霜。"
브라이트닝 크림
Transliteration: beuraiteunyeong keurim
"그녀는 피부톤을 밝게 하려고 브라이트닝 크림을 발랐다."
ブライトニングクリーム
Transliteration: buraitoningu kuriimu
"彼女はシミ対策にブライトニングクリームを使っている。"
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