マット肌
Meaning: Matte skin finish; a shine-free, velvety smooth complexion with no visible glow.
マット肌 describes a makeup finish that is smooth, poreless-looking, and completely free of shine. It was the dominant Japanese beauty trend through the 2000s-early 2010s before ツヤ肌 took over. The look is achieved with powder foundations, setting powders, and mattifying primers. While less trendy than ツヤ肌 currently, many people prefer it for its longevity and polished appearance, especially in professional or humid environments.
Examples
- 夏はマット肌のほうが崩れにくいよ。 夏天的话哑光肌妆容更不容易脱妆。En verano el acabado mate aguanta mejor sin estropearse.여름에는 매트 피부가 무너지기 어려워.
- マット肌にしたいときはパウダーファンデがおすすめ。 想要哑光肌效果的话推荐用粉饼。Si quieres un acabado mate, te recomiendo la base de maquillaje en polvo.매트 피부로 하고 싶을 때는 파우더 파운데이션을 추천해.
- 最近ツヤ肌ブームだけど、私はマット肌派。 最近虽然流行水光肌,但我是哑光肌派。Últimamente está de moda la piel luminosa, pero yo soy del bando mate.요즘 윤기 피부 붐이지만, 나는 매트 피부파야.
Pronunciation
/mat.to ha.da/
Usage Guide
Context: beauty, makeup, cosmetics shopping
Tone: descriptive, technical
✓ Do Say
- マット肌仕上げでお願いします。 (Matte finish please.)请帮我化哑光肌效果。(Matte finish please.)Acabado mate, por favor. (Matte finish please.)매트 마무리로 부탁드립니다. (マット肌로 마무리해 주세요.)
- マット肌のほうがフォーマルに見えるよね。 (Matte skin looks more formal, don't you think?)哑光肌看起来更正式一些呢。(Matte skin looks more formal, don't you think?)La piel mate queda más formal, ¿no crees? (Matte skin looks more formal, don't you think?)매트 피부가 더 격식 있어 보이지 않아? (マット肌가 더 포멀해 보이지?)
✗ Don't Say
- 「マット肌って古くない?」はマット派に失礼 (Saying 'isn't matte skin outdated?' is rude to people who prefer it — it's a valid style choice)「哑光肌不是过时了吗?」对偏好哑光妆效的人来说很失礼——这是一种合理的风格选择Decir «¿el acabado mate no está pasado de moda?» es una falta de respeto para quienes lo prefieren — es una opción de estilo válida (Saying 'isn't matte skin outdated?' is rude to people who prefer it — it's a valid style choice)「매트 피부 좀 구식 아니야?」는 매트파에게 실례 — 엄연한 스타일 선택이다
Common Mistakes
- Thinking マット肌 means caked-on or heavy — a well-done matte finish should look smooth and natural, just without shine
Origin & History
From English 'matte' + 肌 (skin). The term has been standard in Japanese beauty vocabulary since the widespread adoption of Western makeup terminology. Matte finishes were especially popular in the 2000s.
Cultural Context
Era: 2000s peak, still widely used
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal in beauty contexts
Regional notes: Used across all of Japan. Particularly preferred in business and formal settings. Remains popular in hot/humid climates for its longevity.
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