T-zone
Forehead-nose-chin region
The T-zone is the area of the face comprising the forehead, nose, and chin—forming a rough T shape.
In skincare, this region typically produces more oil than the cheeks: My T-zone gets shiny by midday.
Products and routines often target the T-zone specifically for controlling shine or treating blackheads.
Face above eyebrows
- noseOlfactory facial organ
- chinLowest facial protrusion
- poresMinute dermal openings
- bridge of noseUpper nasal ridge
Natural skin lubricant
- shineEmit or reflect light
- greasyCovered in slick fat
- blotting papersAbsorbent sheets for ink
- oil controlManaging skin's natural grease
pores · matte · slick · glossy · dewy · sebaceous · oil production · sheen
Open clogged pores
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
- breakoutsSudden emergences or eruptions
- clogged poresObstructed skin openings
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
pimples · comedones · congestion · enlarged pores · hormonal acne · extraction · purging · cystic
Substance for removing grime
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- serumBlood's watery portion
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- exfoliationShedding surface skin cells
salicylic acid · niacinamide · clay mask · charcoal mask · pore strips · glycolic acid · retinol · spot treatment
Preparatory coat or guide
- powderFine dry particles
- blottingAbsorbing by pressing
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- translucent powderSheer cosmetic for setting
setting powder · matte finish · touch-ups · setting spray · blurring · baking · pressed powder
forehead
Face above eyebrows
sebum
Natural skin lubricant
- shineEmit or reflect light
- greasyCovered in slick fat
- blotting papersAbsorbent sheets for ink
oil control · pores · matte · slick · glossy · dewy · sebaceous · oil production · sheen · oil slick
blackheads
Open clogged pores
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
- breakoutsSudden emergences or eruptions
- clogged poresObstructed skin openings
blemishes · pimples · comedones · congestion · enlarged pores · hormonal acne · extraction · purging · cystic · papules
cleanser
Substance for removing grime
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- serumBlood's watery portion
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
exfoliation · salicylic acid · niacinamide · clay mask · charcoal mask · pore strips · glycolic acid · retinol · spot treatment · oil-free
primer
Preparatory coat or guide
- powderFine dry particles
- blottingAbsorbing by pressing
- foundationUnderlying support structure
setting powder · translucent powder · matte finish · touch-ups · setting spray · blurring · baking · pressed powder