complexions
Skin tone varieties
Complexions refers to the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially of the face.
People speak of fair, dark, ruddy, or olive complexions.
The word extends to general character or aspect: The complexion of the negotiations changed after the scandal.
In older usage, complexion meant temperament or disposition, reflecting the belief that personality was determined by bodily humors.
State of being understandable
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- acneInflamed skin condition
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- glowSteady, soft light
dullness · pores · texture · smoothness · breakouts · moisturized · oily · dry
Quality of sound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- ruddinessReddish skin tone
- palenessLack of pigmentation
sallowness · olive · tawny · melanin · undertone · porcelain · bronze · ebony
Inherent quality or disposition
- dispositionInherent character or arrangement
- temperamentInborn behavioral nature
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
aspect · tenor · hue · coloring · character · appearance · stamp · quality
Direct one's gaze
- countenanceFace or expression
- visageFace or expression
- faceHead's anterior surface
- featuresDistinctive qualities or aspects
expression · aspect · mien · physiognomy · bearing · facade · exterior · surface
clarity
State of being understandable
glow · dullness · pores · texture · smoothness · breakouts · moisturized · oily · dry · combination
tone
Quality of sound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- ruddinessReddish skin tone
paleness · sallowness · olive · tawny · melanin · undertone · porcelain · bronze · ebony · ivory
nature
Inherent quality or disposition
- dispositionInherent character or arrangement
- temperamentInborn behavioral nature
- outlookAttitude toward the future
cast · aspect · tenor · hue · coloring · character · appearance · stamp · quality · stripe
look
Direct one's gaze
- countenanceFace or expression
- visageFace or expression
- faceHead's anterior surface
features · expression · aspect · mien · physiognomy · bearing · facade · exterior · surface · presentation
complexionsbone structure
Skeletal anatomy and arrangement
features · facial structure · skeletal structure · bones · physiognomy
complexionscharacter
Nature, symbol, or role
personality · temperament · soul · essence · disposition
complexionsbone structure
Skeletal anatomy and arrangement
genetic traits · stature · height · body type
- pale complexionLack of facial color
- yellow complexion
- dark complexioned