patchy facials

[PAT-chee FAY-shulz]
nounpl: patchy facials
tratamentos faciais irregulares; faciais com resultados desiguais
1. Facial treatments or skin conditions characterized by uneven, inconsistent, or incomplete coverage or results, with some areas treated or affected while others remain untreated or unaffected
The spa's patchy facials left some areas of her skin glowing while others remained dull.
Os tratamentos faciais irregulares do spa deixaram algumas áreas de sua pele brilhando enquanto outras permaneciam opacas.
2. Cosmetic or dermatological procedures that produce spotty or non-uniform results across the face
After the chemical peel, she experienced patchy facials with redness only in certain zones.
Após o peeling químico, ela experimentou faciais com resultados irregulares com vermelhidão apenas em certas zonas.
This term is primarily used in beauty, cosmetic, and dermatological contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It refers to disappointing or substandard results from facial treatments, often associated with either poor application technique or adverse reactions. The term is common in spa reviews and skincare discussions.
NYC Slang
spotty face job; uneven glow
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uneven facialsspotty facialsinconsistent facialsirregular skin treatment results
Antonyms / Antônimos
uniform facialseven facialsconsistent facialscomplete facials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tratamentos faciais irregulares
Standard usage in beauty and dermatology contexts
São Paulo
faciais com resultados desiguais
Common in cosmetic clinics and spas
Rio de Janeiro
faciais manchadas
Informal usage emphasizing spotted appearance
Portugal
tratamentos faciais irregulares; faciais desiguais
Similar usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

facial treatmentskin caredermatologyuneven skin toneblotchy complexionchemical peelfacial procedure

Related Idioms & Phrases

a patchy job
uneven results
hit or miss treatment
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