complection
Old skin appearance
Complection is a variant spelling of complexion, referring to the natural color and appearance of the skin, especially the face: She has a fair complection.
Though sometimes considered nonstandard, this spelling has historical roots and persists in some regional usage.
The more common spelling is complexion.
Natural coloring compound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- fairImpartial and unbiased
- darkAbsence of light
- olivePitted briny fruit
pale · tanned · bronze · ivory · ebony · alabaster · rosy · sallow
Underlying support structure
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
- powderFine dry particles
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
moisturizer · coverage · blending · matching · undertone · shade · tone · finishing
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- fairImpartial and unbiased
- darkAbsence of light
olive · pale · tanned · bronze · ivory · ebony · alabaster · rosy · sallow · ruddy
foundation
Underlying support structure
tinted · moisturizer · coverage · blending · matching · undertone · shade · tone · finishing · setting
disposition
Inherent character or arrangement
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- natureInherent quality or disposition
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
humor · temper · makeup · cast · bent · tendency · inclination · stripe · grain · stamp
clear
Without obstruction or fog
dull · smooth · rough · uneven · mottled · blotchy · flawless · luminous · dewy · healthy
complectionsallowness
Unhealthy yellowish skin color
pallor · ruddiness · blotchiness · disfigurement · discoloration
complexion, complex, complexity, complexities, complected, complexioned