noun
oil blotting paper; blotting sheet
A thin cosmetic paper used to absorb excess oil from the face without disturbing makeup. Common in Japanese skincare.
化粧直しにあぶらとり紙を使う。
I use oil blotting paper for touch-ups.
あぶらとり紙で顔のテカリを抑える。
I control facial shine with oil blotting paper.
Standard mixed kanji-kana spelling; widely used in product names and everyday writing.
Kanji spelling using 油 for oil; less common but still seen.
Rarely used kanji form; 脂 emphasizes grease or sebum.
Tissue is for general wiping or blowing the nose; あぶらとり紙 is specifically designed to absorb facial oil without smudging makeup.
Compound of 油 (あぶら, 'oil') + 取り (とり, 'removing') + 紙 (かみ, 'paper'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term reflects its function as a paper for removing oil.