dull skin
Lacking healthy glow
Dull skin is skin that lacks radiance or healthy glow, appearing tired, flat, or lifeless.
The term is common in skincare marketing and dermatology, where dullness typically results from dehydration, dead cell buildup, or poor circulation: This serum promises to brighten dull skin.
The phrase treats skin's luminosity as a measure of vitality.
- lacklusterLacking brilliance or vitality
- sallowUnhealthily yellowish complexion
- pallidUnhealthily lacking color
- tiredLacking energy, needing rest
- grayishSomewhat neutral-toned
ashen · lifeless · dehydrated · rough · uneven · fatigued · muddy · flat · matte · dry · flaky · pasty · wan · weathered · exfoliate · chemical peel · face mask · moisturize
- aging signswrinkles, fine lines, gray hair, frown lines, crow's feet
- skin problemswrinkles, eczema, acne, lesions, blackheads