肌に合う

はだにあう
Frequency:
1

To suit one's skin (of cosmetics); not to irritate or cause a bad reaction on the skin.

ExpressionU-Verb

Examples

このクリームは私の肌に合う。

This cream suits my skin.

敏感肌だから、新しい化粧品は必ずパッチテストして肌に合うか確認する。

Because I have sensitive skin, I always do a patch test to check whether a new cosmetic suits my skin.

その化粧水は肌に合わず、顔が赤くなった。

That toner didn't suit my skin and my face turned red.

2

To be compatible with someone or something; to suit one's tastes or disposition; to get along well (figurative use).

ExpressionU-VerbIdiomatic Expression

Examples

彼とは肌に合って、初対面でも話が弾んだ。

We clicked (got along) — even at our first meeting the conversation flowed.

この仕事は私には肌に合わないと思う。

I don't think this job suits me.

あの町ののんびりした雰囲気が肌に合う。

The relaxed atmosphere of that town suits me.