化粧水

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 化粧水(けしょうすい) is a liquid cosmetic used in skin care.
• Basic usage: The examples describe applying it after washing the face and buying a small bottle to carry while traveling.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The product form compared with 乳液
  • 乳液(にゅうえき) refers to a milky liquid cosmetic. 化粧水 generally refers to a more watery liquid.