blemishes
Spots and marks
Blemishes are imperfections that mar an otherwise clean surface.
The word most commonly describes skin flaws—acne, scars, discolorations: a cream that covers blemishes.
It extends to any minor flaw that spoils appearance or reputation: The scandal was a blemish on his otherwise spotless record.
To blemish is to mar in this way.
Inflamed skin bump
- acneInflamed skin condition
- scarPermanent mark from healing
- spotMark or location
- blackheadPlugged pore with oxidized sebum
whitehead · breakout · zit · cyst · rash · mole · freckle · birthmark
Altered surface pigmentation
- smudgeUnclear dirty mark
- splotchIrregular colored mark
- blotMark left by spillage
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
spot · streak · smear · watermark · scuff · stain · residue · rust spot
Make impure
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- blotMark left by spillage
- marSpoil the appearance
- disgraceLoss of honor
scandal · stigma · tarnish · black mark · smear · shadow · dishonor · slur
Imperfection in something
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
- irregularityDeparture from standard
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- chipSmall broken-off piece
scratch · dent · nick · pit · dimple · aberration · distortion · unevenness
pimple
Inflamed skin bump
blackhead · whitehead · breakout · zit · cyst · rash · mole · freckle · birthmark · discoloration
discoloration
Altered surface pigmentation
tarnish · spot · streak · smear · watermark · scuff · stain · residue · rust spot · patch
taint
Make impure
disgrace · scandal · stigma · tarnish · black mark · smear · shadow · dishonor · slur · aspersion
flaw
Imperfection in something
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
- irregularityDeparture from standard
- crackNarrow break or attempt
chip · scratch · dent · nick · pit · dimple · aberration · distortion · unevenness · deformity
- flawsfaults, defect, flaw, flaws, imperfections
- acneacne, pimple, pimples, zit, zits
- skin discolorationvitiligo, melasma, hyperpigmentation, albinism, depigmentation
- appearancelooks, attractive, features, beautiful, complexion
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- blemishesdark spots, age spots, stain, liver spots, freckles
blemishesclear skin
Blemish-free facial surface
perfections · smooth skin · healthy glow · radiance · luminosity
blemishesbeautifies
Makes more attractive
enhances · perfects · improves · adorns · embellishes
blemishesvirtues
Positive moral traits
merits · credits · achievements · honors · distinctions
- blemish removalEliminating visible imperfections
- blemish controlProduct targeting skin imperfections
- blemish creamCosmetic hiding skin flaws