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In cosmetics there are 2 distinct kinds of skin lotions and some languages (but not English, as far as I know) include distinct words to name them: 1. transparent, water-like looking lotions usually containing solvents and antiseptics and meant for skin cleansing ("pleťová voda" (literally "skin water") in Czech, "лосьон" (literally "lotion") in Russian) 2. opaque (non-transparent), milky/creamy lotions, usually containing fatty compounds and meant for skin treatment and moisturizing ("pleťové mléko" (literally "skin milk") in Czech, "молочко для лица/тела" (literally "face/body milk") in Russian).

What would be the shortest while informative distinct names (not necessarily of a single word) for these?

UPDATE: I am considering using "clear lotion" for the first kind and "creamy lotion" for the second kind but am not sure yet.

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    If it's a cleanser, it's not a lotion at all. "Lotion" describes the purpose, not the appearance.
    – Marthaª
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 17:25
  • What about google.com/search?q=cleansing+lotion @Marthaª? Incorrect word usage?
    – Ivan
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 17:37
  • I guess that's an exception; there's a reason I posted a comment, not an answer. :)
    – Marthaª
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 17:41
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    @Marthaª Far be it from me to claim expertise in such a field, but my dictionary defines lotion as a thick smooth liquid preparation designed to be applied to the shin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.
    – WS2
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 17:53
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    In the health and beauty industry in the US, there are many terms used for topically applied products, depending on the properties and benefits - including: lotion, ointment, wash, cleanser, gel, moisturizer, foundation, cream, milk, soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, balm, and more I probably don't know of. What links those words is the relative viscosity of the product - some runny, some quite thick. You'd probably be better off using something more descriptive than 'clear lotion' and 'milky lotion' if you want the product to be understood, IMO.
    – Kristina Lopez
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 18:19

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Water lotion and milk lotion/skin milk are common names for those, though I am not sure if there are specific terms that are used as definitions.

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    I've never heard "water lotion", and both "milk lotion" and "skin milk" would lead me to expect either a product containing actual milk, or a very thin, runny lotion (or both).
    – Marthaª
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 17:27
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transparent & skin-tone

Note that 'skin-tone' applications can also be "transparent," which is, actually, translucent.

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    Skin-tone? When did makeup enter this question?
    – Marthaª
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 18:19

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